Ashlee Verner, CPA | Interim President/CEO

Ashlee Verner, Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for overseeing accounting functions for all funds received and expended by the agency in addition to analyzing financial information for preparation of Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas' annual tax return, the Independent Auditor's Reports in Accordance with the Uniform Grant Guidance, and the Audited Financial Statements as required by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Prior to her role as Chief Financial Officer, Ashlee served as the Accounting Manager for the agency. Ashlee managed similar accounting functions in the airline industry. Additionally, Ashlee practiced public accounting, auditing hospitals, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations including Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas.

Ashlee earned her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Accountancy Degrees from Baylor University.

Demetria Robinson | Executive Vice President

Demetria Robinson, Executive Vice President, is responsible for the development, management and evaluation of a broad range of contracts. She ensures compliance with the terms of the contract, applicable policies, federal, state and local laws, regulations, and programmatic /fiscal requirements.

Demetria earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from LeTourneau University. She has twelve years of progressively responsible experience in workforce contract management including work with Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area.

Connie Rash | Senior Vice President

As Senior Vice President, Connie is responsible for planning, procurement, quality assurance, resource development, and policies for workforce programs serving the Greater Dallas community. Connie has a strong commitment to providing quality workforce services to employers and job seekers with the goal of ensuring a highly skilled workforce for the Greater Dallas Area. Connie also serves as Board Secretary with responsibilities related to the Board of Directors and the Board packet.

Connie earned her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Baylor University and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of New Mexico. She has more than twenty years of progressively responsible experience with workforce programs.

Richard Perez | Resource Development and Deployment - Manager

Richard Perez is the Research Manager for Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas and has over 25 years of experience with Workforce Development. Richard specializes in performance data and research and leads the Dallas Board’s employer services, training, and labor market information efforts.

Mr. Perez has worked as a planner with Workforce Solutions Tarrant County and as a Labor Market Analyst with the Texas Workforce Commission. Richard earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M Kingsville.

Wesley Nute | Procurement Coordinator

Wesley is responsible for procurement of all Board services and products exceeding $25,000. He negotiates, develops and manages contracts for those services and products, and approves vendors who provide occupational skills training for the adult population in Dallas County.

During his tenure with the Board, he has held the position of MIS Supervisor, program evaluator and procurement specialist. Prior to joining the Board, Wesley worked at East Texas Council of Government as Section Chief-Management Services, Occupational Training and Economic Development Programs. Wesley earned his BA in Political Science from UTA and Master's Degree from UTA's School of Urban and Regional Affairs.

Rebecca Monnette | Quality Systems Manager

Rebecca Monnette, the Quality Systems Manager, represents the agency at Health and Human Services Commission sanction related appeals and serves as the agency liaison to the Office of the Attorney General and local IV-D Child Support Enforcement Courts. She is responsible to ensure the Dallas area workforce centers maintain compliance with federal statutes, state rule, and local policy and assists with the coordination of on-site reviews conducted by both state and external monitors.

Ms. Monnette earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University and has 25 years of experience in the Dallas workforce system including; job training program eligibility, career counseling, and workforce center management, including her previous tenure as the contractor's Operations Manager.

Steven Bridges | Industry Communications Manager

Steven Bridges is the Industry Communications Manager for Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas. He has worked in Workforce Development for over 25 years in almost every capacity of the Workforce System. Steven has a degree in Organizational Communications from St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX. His passion for workforce services fuels his desire to bridge the tremendous skills gap that exists in America. To accomplish this task, Steven works to develop the strong partnerships necessary to ensure skills training is relevant for today’s workforce needs.