The Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LWDB) is established in compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 and the Arkansas Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2015.
LRWDB members include local representatives of business, workforce, education and training, government, economic, and community development entities as well as representatives of other entities that the mayor may determine to be appropriate.
The Board, in conjunction with the mayor, is tasked with developing and submitting a comprehensive Four Year Local Plan to the governor that meets the requirements in the Arkansas Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, including analyses of the economic conditions, knowledge and skill gaps, and workforce development activities for the region.
Board Members
Eddie Davis – Chair
System VP, Physician Relations Compliance
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
Kristi Barr
Director, Talent Initiatives
Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce
Sharon Cantrell
Executive Director of Business and Industry Center
UA-PTC Technical College/Business & Industry Center
Bryan Day
Executive Director
Little Rock Port Authority
Kathy Fulks
Executive Director
Arkansas Construction Education Foundation
Jonathan Graham
Business Agent
UA Local 155 Plumbers & pipefitters
Martie North
SVP Regional Community Development Relationship Manager
Huntington Bank
Alicia Payseno
Chief Executive Officer
Arkansas Hospitality Association
Christie Ison – Vice Chair
Founder/Executive Director
Food Jobs Work
Abby Holsclaw
Owner/Operator
Proper Southern Strategies
Shannon Frieri
Owner/Operator
Electrical Maintenance of Arkansas
Curtis Shepard
Center Director
Little Rock Job Corps Center
Larry Schleicher
Director
Little Rock Adult Education Center
David Stephens
International Representative
Intl. Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW)
Edie Stewart
SVP Chief Mission Services
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
Dollie Fountain
Regional Outreach Coordinator
Arkansas Workforce Connections
Rolanda Haynes
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services