Our Board of Directors consists of esteemed members of the Dallas County community, each contributing their unique expertise and insights drawn from various industries and services across the region.

At Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas (WFSDallas), we recognize that robust governance is the cornerstone of any successful organization. Our Board of Directors, composed entirely of volunteers, exemplifies commitment and dedication, playing a critical role in steering our operations towards sustainable success. These individuals do not merely oversee; they actively engage in shaping the strategic framework that guides every aspect of our organization, ensuring that we operate with integrity and a forward-looking perspective.

These leaders dedicate significant time and effort, going beyond traditional governance roles to actively empower and uplift the workforce of the Greater Dallas Area. Their involvement is pivotal in maintaining our alignment with our mission and values, while also pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve in workforce development.

These board members are deeply involved in our community, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience that is vital for both our current operations and future initiatives. They ensure that WFSDallas not only adheres to the highest standards of responsibility and accountability but also leads with innovation in workforce solutions.

To learn more about the impactful work of our Board and the core values they uphold, we invite you to explore our mission and values.

We are immensely proud of their contributions and grateful for their unwavering commitment to enhancing the industries and workforce of our region. Their visionary leadership not only directs WFSDallas towards achieving its goals but also ensures we make a meaningful impact on the economic and social fabric of the Greater Dallas Area.

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Meet our Board of Directors

Carter Holston - Board of Directors WFS Dallas

Board Chair

Carter Holston

Consultant
NEC Corporation of America

Harry Jones - Board of Directors WFS Dallas

Board Treasurer

Harry Jones

Shareholder
Polsinelli

Bill O'Dwyer - - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas

Past Board Chair

Bill O’Dwyer

Consultant
MIINC Mechanical

Rebecca Acuña - - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Rebecca Acuña

Assistant VP of Communications
AT&T

J. Susie Battie - - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
J. Susie Battie

American Federation of Teachers

William M. Behrendt - - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
William M. Behrendt

Principal Consultant for Behrendt Consulting

Jeffrey Caldwell - - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Jeffrey Caldwell

Program Manager – Region 3
Texas Health and Human Services

Joanne Caruso - - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Joanne Caruso

Chief Legal & Administrative Officer
Jacobs

Alan Cohen - - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Alan Cohen

President and CEO
Child Poverty Action Lab

Cristina Criado - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Cristina Criado

Vice President and Principal
Dunaway

Rolinda Duran - Board of Directors WFS Greater Dallas
Rolinda Duran

Vocational Rehabilitation Manager
Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Lewis Fulbright - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Lewis Fulbright

Political Director
AFL-CIO

Diane Gomez-Thinnes - Board of Directors WFS Greater Dallas
Diane Gomez-Thinnes

Owner & President
Ella Executive LLC

Bessie Gray - - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Bessie Gray

Vice President and Ethics Director
Texas Instruments

Magda Hernandez - Board of Directors WFS Greater Dallas
Magda Hernández

Superintendent
Irving ISD

Susan Hoff - Board of Directors WFS Greater Dallas
Susan Hoff

Senior Vice President of Community Impact
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas

Karen Hughes - Board of Directors WFS Greater Dallas
Karen Hughes

President and CEO
Vogel

Terry Jones - - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Terry Jones

Owner
Black Jack Enterprises

Dr. Justin Lonon - Board of Directors WFS Greater Dallas
Dr. Justin Lonon

Chancellor
Dallas College

Ken Malcolmson - - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Ken Malcolmson

President and CEO
North Dallas Chamber of Commerce

Daniel Micciche - Board of Directors WFS Greater Dallas
Daniel J. Micciche

DISD Board Trustee
Partner Emeritus
Law Firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld

Gunnar Rawlings - - Board of Directors WFS Greater Dallas
Gunnar Rawlings

Vice President of the Corporate Work Study Program and Strategic Initiatives
Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep

Crystal Sanders - - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Crystal Sanders

Texas Workforce Commission Integrated Services Area Manager (ISAM) for Region II

T. Dupree Scovell - - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
T. Dupree Scovell

Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer
Woodbine Development Corporation

Lisa Sherrod - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Lisa Sherrod

Assistant Vice President of External and Legislative Affairs
AT&T

Miquel Solis - - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Miquel Solis

Chief of Staff
The Commit Partnership

M. Thomas - - Board of Directors, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Michelle Thomas

Vice President of Global Philanthropy and Corporate Responsibility
JPMorgan Chase

Jason Villalba - Board of Directors WFS Greater Dallas
Jason Villalba

Partner
Frost Brown Todd Attorneys