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
Bryan Day, Chair
Executive Director
Little Rock Port Authority
Ron Bara
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Bridge to Work – Canvas Community Church
Kristi Barr
Director Workforce Development & Education
Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce
Tad Bohannon
CEO
Central Arkansas Water
Mark Bremer
Vice President – Manufacturing Operations
Dassault Falcon Jet
Kathy Fulks
Executive Director
Arkansas Construction Education Foundation
Jo Keegan
Area Operations Chief
Arkansas Department Workforce Services
Larry Schleicher
Director
Little Rock Adult Education Center
David Stephens
International Representative
Intl. Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW)
Bridget Glover
Rehabilitation Counselor
Division of Services for the Blind
Tammy Wheaton
VP of Mission Services
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
Miguel Lopez
SVP Community Outreach Officer
Encore Bank
Wesley Vinson
Center Director
Little Rock Job Corps Center
Darlene Owens
Rehabilitation Area Manager
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services