Missouri Workforce Investment Board
421 East Dunklin Street
PO Box 1087
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1087
Phone: (573) 526-8229
Fax: (573) 751-3461
Email: nia.ray@ded.mo.gov
Website: http://www.mowib.ded.mo.gov
Director: Nia Ray
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 620.511
Department: Economic Development
Function:
The Missouri Workforce Investment Board serves as an advisory council to the Governor and the Division of Workforce Development on employment and training needs of Missouri Businesses.
Subcommittees: Determined by Board
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 4
Location of meetings: Selected by Chair of the Board
Duration of meetings: 4 - 8 hours
Preparation time for meetings: 2 - 8 hours
Total time commitment:
Details on Members
Total members: 44
Appointed members: 32
Term length: 4 years
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: The Governor or his designee serves on the Board; 2 Legislators from each chamber selected by the leadership of the respective chamber; and the Directors (or their designee) of DED, DESE, DHE, DSS, DOLIR, DHSS, DOC.
Representatives appointed by the Governor include: At least 51% of the member must be representatives of business in Missouri who are business owners, CEOs, or other business executives or employers with optimum policy-making or hiring authority; represent business with employment opportunities that reflect the employment opportunities of the Missouri; and are appointed from among individuals nominated by State business organizations and business trade associations. Additional members shall be representatives of organized labor, who have been nominated by State labor federations; representatives of organizations that have experience and expertise in the delivery of workforce investment activities, including CEO's of community colleges and community-based organizations within the state; local chief elected officials (mayor, county commissioner, county executive, etc); and representatives of individuals or organizations with expertise in serving youth.
Political Requirements: No
Geographic Requirements: No
Senate Consent Required: Yes
MEMBERS
Mr. Lloyd Tubaugh
Business Representative 1
Carthage
Term begins: Feb 9, 2012
Term expires: Mar 3, 2015
Mr. Neal E. Boyd
Business Representative 10
Ballwin
Term begins: Mar 14, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2011
Mr. Leonard P. Toenjes
Business Representative 11
University City
Term begins: Apr 8, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2011
Mrs. Kelly S. Walters
Business Representative 12
Anderson
Term begins: Apr 8, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2011
Mr. Herbert Dankert
Business Representative 13
Springfield
Term begins: Feb 22, 2012
Term expires: Mar 3, 2015
Vacant Slot
Business Representative 14
Ms. Melissa Turner
Business Representative 15
Rogersville
Term begins: Mar 6, 2012
Term expires: Mar 3, 2016
Ms. Roberta LeGrand
Business Representative 16
Cape Girardeau
Term begins: Feb 9, 2012
Term expires: Mar 3, 2015
Mr. LeRoy Stromberg
Business Representative 17
St. Louis
Term begins: Mar 9, 2010
Term expires: Mar 3, 2011
Mr. Wayne Feuerborn
Business Representative 18
Kansas City
Term begins: Mar 9, 2010
Term expires: Mar 10, 2014
Mrs. Jeanette E. Prenger
Business Representative 19
Kansas City
Term begins: Oct 2, 2009
Term expires: Mar 3, 2011
Mr. Joshua Tennison
Business Representative 2
Kirkwood
Term begins: Mar 9, 2010
Term expires: Mar 3, 2014
Dr. Keith Gary
Business Representative 20
Pleasant Hill
Term begins: Feb 24, 2010
Term expires: Mar 3, 2013
Ms. Cara Canon
Business Representative 21
Sedalia
Term begins: Mar 9, 2010
Term expires: Mar 3, 2014
Dr. Don W. Cook
(D)
Business Representative 3
Manchester
Term begins: Mar 25, 2010
Term expires: Mar 3, 2013
Mr. Matthew J. Aubuchon
Business Representative 4
Saint Louis
Term begins: Mar 4, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2012
Mr. Garland G. Barton
Business Representative 5
Alton
Term begins: Mar 4, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2010
Mr. Michael L. Deggendorf
Business Representative 6
Liberty
Term begins: Mar 3, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2012
Mr. Richard A. Gronniger
Business Representative 7
Saint Joseph
Term begins: Mar 18, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2011
Mr. Anthony Wilson
Business Representative 8
Holts Summit
Term begins: Feb 22, 2012
Term expires: Mar 3, 2013
Mr. Fred A. Bronstein
Business Representative 9
Brentwood
Term begins: Mar 9, 2010
Term expires: Mar 3, 2013
Dr. Chris Nicastro
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Ms. Margaret Donnelly
Department of Health and Senior Services
Jefferson City
Dr. David Russell
Department of Higher Education
Mr. Lawrence Rebman
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Vacant Slot
Department of Social Services
Mr. George A. Lombardi
Director, Department of Corrections
Mr. David Cramp
Local Elected Official
Farmington
Term begins: Mar 9, 2010
Term expires: Mar 3, 2014
Ms. Eva Danner Horton
Local Elected Official 2
Chillicothe
Term begins: Mar 3, 2012
Term expires: Mar 3, 2016
Vacant Slot
Member of the House of Representatives 1
Representative Michele Kratky
(D)
Member of the House of Representatives 2
Senator Tom Dempsey
Member of the Senate 1
Senator Will Kraus
Member of the Senate 2
Mrs. Cheryl L. Thruston
Union Rep. 1
Jefferson City
Term begins: Mar 18, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2010
Dr. John S. Gaal
Union Rep. 2
Ballwin
Term begins: Mar 3, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2012
Vacant Slot
Union Rep. 3
Dr. Neil G. Nuttall
Workforce Investment Activities 1
Trenton
Term begins: Mar 3, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2012
Mr. J. Gil Kennon
Workforce Investment Activities 2
Farmington
Term begins: Apr 8, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2011
Mr. Michael Pantleo
Workforce Investment Activities 3
Lawson
Term begins: Mar 6, 2012
Term expires: Mar 6, 2016
Mr. Regional Hoskins
Workforce Investment Activities 4
Springfield
Term begins: Mar 9, 2010
Term expires: Mar 3, 2012
Ms. Brenda J. Wrench
Workforce Investment Activities 5
Saint Louis
Term begins: Apr 28, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2010
Dr. Martha E. Black
Youth Programs 1
Charleston
Term begins: Mar 4, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2010