Missouri Workforce Development Board

421 East Dunklin Street
PO Box 1087
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1087

Phone: (573)-526-8242
Fax: (573)-751-3461

Email: dhewd.stateworkforceboard@dhewd.mo.gov
Website: https://dhewd.mo.gov/WDB/

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 620.511

Department: Higher Education and Workforce Development

Mission:

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 - 6 hours

Preparation time for meetings: 2 - 3 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

Governor Michael L. Parson
Governor of Missouri

Representative Jeff Coleman
Member of the House of Representatives
Term begins: Jul 20, 2020

Senator Denny Hoskins
Member of the Senate
Term begins: Jan 25, 2021

Acting Director Michelle H. Hataway
Department of Economic Development

Dr. Margie M. Vandeven
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education/Adult Education and Literacy

Dr. Chris Clause
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education/Vocational Rehabilitation

Commissioner Bennett G. Boggs
Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development

Director Anna Hui
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

Vacant Slot
Business Representative 1

Vacant Slot
Business Representative 2

Mr. Herb Dankert
Business Representative 3
Springfield
Term begins: Feb 9, 2012
Term expires: Mar 3, 2015

Dr. Don W. Cook
Business Representative 4
Manchester
Term begins: Mar 25, 2010
Term expires: Mar 3, 2013

Mr. Rob Binney
Business Representative 5
Term begins: Mar 21, 2023
Term expires: Mar 3, 2026

Vacant Slot
Business Representative 6

Mr. LeRoy Stromberg, Jr.
Business Representative 7
St. Louis
Term begins: Mar 9, 2010
Term expires: Mar 3, 2011

Mr. Leonard "Len" Toenjes Chair
Business Representative 8
University City
Term begins: Apr 8, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2011

Mr. Garland Barton
Business Representative 9
Alton
Term begins: Mar 4, 2008
Term expires: Mar 3, 2010

Vacant Slot
Business Representative 10

Mr. Virgil L. White III
Business Representative 11
Kansas City
Term begins: Dec 14, 2020
Term expires: Mar 3, 2023

Mr. Gregg A. Roberts
Business Representative 12
Saint Joseph
Term begins: Dec 14, 2020
Term expires: Mar 3, 2024

Vacant Slot
Business Representative 13

Vacant Slot
Labor, Apprenticeship, CBO, Youth, Veterans Representative 1

Ms. Megan Price
Labor, Apprenticeship, CBO, Youth, Veterans Representative 2
St. Louis
Term begins: Jul 31, 2023
Term expires: Mar 3, 2026

Vacant Slot
Labor, Apprenticeship, CBO, Youth, Veterans Representative 3

Mr. Tony Bryan
Labor, Apprenticeship, CBO, Youth, Veterans Representative 4
Wentzville
Term begins: Dec 14, 2020
Term expires: Mar 3, 2024

Ms. Jill Williams
Labor, Apprenticeship, CBO, Youth, Veterans Representative 5
Eldon
Term begins: Apr 21, 2022
Term expires: Mar 3, 2026

Vacant Slot
Chief Local Elected Official 1

Mr. Gary Jungermann
Chief Local Elected Official 2
Fulton
Term begins: Dec 14, 2020
Term expires: Mar 3, 2024