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Board Committees

Executive Committee

Board Committees

The Executive Committee provides administrative oversight of board functions, including goals/strategy, budget, partnerships, and board staff.

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Committee members:

  • ​Garrick Olerud

  • Kevin Hennessey

  • Drew Scheler

  • Matt Rice

  • Janelle Pogodzinski

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee coordinates and aligns employment and training services to better serve jobseekers and businesses in Western Wisconsin.

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Committee members:

  • Bill Brockmiller

  • Amanda Langrehr

  • Dan Schmitz

  • Sarah Stafford

  • Janelle Pogodzinski

  • Doug Potapenko

  • Matt Rice

  • Jennifer Hunn

  • Joshua Gamer

  • Mark Lee

Strategy Committee

The Strategy Committee provides regional planning and sets the direction for the workforce development system in the Western Wisconsin region. 

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Committee members:

  • ​Doug Potapenko

  • Chelsey Steinbrecher 

  • Scott Perry

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