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What makes our team truly exceptional is their dedication, expertise, and belief in the potential of every individual and every business we serve. Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive economy for Lane County—one partnership, one opportunity, and one success story at a time!
Executive Director
(541) 913-2284
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Board Relations Manager & Executive Assistant
(541) 285-1584
Community Engagement Director
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Director of Workforce Strategy & Innovation
(541) 206-8554
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About the Board
Lane Workforce Partnership Board of Directors
The Board provides strategic direction and oversight of the local workforce investment system, ensuring that businesses have access to skilled workers and essential resources, facilitating their competitiveness and prosperity. Job seekers receive the training and expertise necessary to achieve long-term career success and the foundation for wealth-building. Youth are provided with opportunities for education, career exploration, and hands-on work experiences, laying the foundation for successful careers.
Each member of the Lane Workforce Partnership Board represents their respective organization’s commitment to promoting workforce equity, quality job creation, and living wages in Lane County. Moreover, these individuals champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our local workforce systems and the broader local economy. Together, the Board embodies a shared vision for a thriving, inclusive workforce ecosystem.
The membership of the Lane Workforce Partnership Board is represented by:
- Business Sector
- Labor Organizations
- Community Based Organizations
- Adult Education/Literacy
- Higher Education
- Economic/Community Development
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- State Employment Services
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Board Members & Officers
Jennifer Adams
Peak Credit Union
Julie Davidson
Oregon Employment Department
Billy Dover, Secretary
Ireland Trucking
Jeff Graham, Treasurer
Danone/So Delicious Dairy Free
Courtney Griesel
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bettina Hannigan
Florence Area Chamber of Commerce
Solomon Harris, Chair
CEI Coatings
David Heavirland
Veterans Representative
Phil Hohnstein
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Center
Shondra Holliday, Past Chair
Lane County Medical Society Foundation
Laura Luther
Lane County
Lynn McDonald
IBEW Local 280
Bailey McEuen
Homes for Good
Jeffrey McGillivray
UA Local 290 Plumbers & Steamfitters
Chelsea Miller
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Stan Pickett
Delta Sand & Gravel
Matt Sayre
Collaborative EDO
John Stapleton, Chair-Elect
PIVOT Architecture
Shelley Tinkham
Lane Community College
Charlene Vermilyea
Emergence Addiction & Behavioral Therapies
Steve Yamamori
Reveille Foundation
Become a Board Member
Board Membership Requirements
Open Positions & Nominations
Thank you for your interest in joining the board. Lane Workforce Partnership is now accepting nominations for individuals interested in serving on its Board of Directors. Three positions are available for Business Representatives, with three-year terms beginning July 1, 2026.
Open Positions
- Business Representatives: Three (3) Positions
Business representatives must be an owner, chief executive officer, chief operating officer, or an individual with optimum policy-making or hiring authority, and represent businesses that provide employment opportunities in in-demand industry sectors or occupations. Nomination by local business organizations or trade associations is required.
Helpful information about serving on the Board of Directors:
About Lane Workforce Partnership
As the designated local Workforce Investment Board for Lane County, Oregon, Lane Workforce Partnership strategically invests in the community to fulfill its mission: meeting the workforce needs of employers and individuals through partnership and innovation.
The organization supports employers with recruitment and retention while helping individuals navigate employment and career advancement. Through collaboration with regional partners, Lane Workforce Partnership works to strengthen Lane County’s workforce and support long-term economic vitality.
The Lane Workforce Partnership Board of Directors is an engaged board that includes representatives from business, organized labor, education, economic development, community-based organizations, state agencies, and local government. Together, the board provides leadership and strategic direction for workforce development efforts across Lane County.
Application Process
Prospective candidates should complete the following forms and submit it by Friday, April 10, 2026, to anne@laneworkforce.org:
- Complete the Board Member Application.
- Read the Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Complete the Conflict of Interest Policy Attestation.
Following the application deadline:
- The LWP Executive Director and Board Chair will meet with prospective candidates.
- The Lane Workforce Council will consider and approve nominations at its meeting on May 21, 2026.
- Approved board members will begin their three-year terms on July 1, 2026.
Workforce Development Across Oregon
Workforce boards across Oregon play a critical role in strengthening local economies and expanding access to career opportunities. The state’s nine workforce boards work collaboratively to align workforce development with regional economic priorities, expand training opportunities, and help thousands of Oregonians secure quality jobs each year. Check out this video to learn more about the impact of workforce boards across Oregon.
Help Shape the Future of Workforce Development
Workforce boards across Oregon play a critical role in strengthening local economies and expanding access to career opportunities. The state’s nine workforce boards work collaboratively to align workforce development with regional economic priorities, expand training opportunities, and help thousands of Oregonians secure quality jobs each year. Check out this video to learn more about the impact of workforce boards across Oregon.
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Lane Workforce Council
Council Members:
- Heather Buch, Commissioner, Lane County Board of Commissioners
- Lyndsie Leech, Councilor, City of Eugene
- Dana Merryday, Councilor, City of Cottage Grove
- Michelle Webber, Councilor, City of Springfield
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