Policy Board

Area #15 Council of Government Members (COG) – Jobs etc.

Oversees the Area's workforce development system and fiscal agent.

Convenes the One-Stop partners to plan, design, and govern the Area’s One-Stop Delivery System and Workforce Development System in coordination with the Area's Workforce Investment Board.

Monroe County Commissioners
Phone: (740) 472-1341
John Pyles, COG Chair
Tim Price
Carl Davis

Morgan County Commissioners
Phone: (740) 962-3183
Don Reynolds
Mike Reed
Dean Cain

Noble County Commissioners
Phone: (740) 732-2969
Gary Rossiter
Bob Nau
Virgil Thompson

Washington County Commissioners
Phone: (740) 373-6623
Cora Marshall
Steven Weber
Samuel Cook

Area #15 Workforce Investment Board Members (WIB) – Jobs etc.

Brings together business, education and laborers to assess the workforce needs of employers and the employment and training needs of job seekers.

Works in partnership with the Area Elected Officials to establish and recommend policies and conducts oversight of the One-Stop Delivery System and Workforce Development System.

Linda A. Josefcyk; Switzerland of Ohio ABLE
Michael K. Cisler; Landman VIRCO
Lida Conn; Clarington Mayor
Deb S. Schumacher; Safe Auto Insurance Company
Tim Houston, Dean of Student Services Belmont Technical College
Vacancy
Kim Stewart; Mahle HR Manager
Alicia Snider, Miba Bearings Human Capital Operations Manager
Dean Wright; Morgan Local Schools
Shannon Wells, Director of Morgan County Economic Development Office
Michael M. Huck; General Partner at Miller-Huck Furniture Store
Vacancy
Vacancy
Diane Braden, Braden Med Services/Gillepies
Herman Gray, Jr. Chamber - WIB Vice-Chair
Lucy Jane Bates; Mideast Career Center, GMN Tri-County
Roger Patten; Patten Appliance Center Inc.
Dona J. Cernus; Hyde Brothers Printing
Thomas L. Rose; WIB Chair; Peak Performance Solutions, Inc.
Vacancy
Roger Blouin; Labor Delegate AFL-CIO-CLC
Mike Post; Gasel Trucking Company
Arthur V. Miller, Jr.; Miller Welding & Machine Co. Inc.
William D. McCoy; Ohio Depart. of Job & Family Services
David Brightbill; Washington/Morgan CAP
V. Pamela Lankford; Ohio Small Business Development Ctr.
Vacancy

Area # 15 Youth Council Members (YC) – Jobs etc.

Develop the portion of the local plan relating to eligible youth and conduct oversight of progress. Recommend, coordinate, and conduct oversight of eligible providers of youth activities to ensure quality services are being provided to youth between the ages of 14-21.

Linda A. Josefcyk; YC Vice-Chair; Switzerland of Ohio ABLE
Alan L. Hamilton; Monroe County Juvenile Court
Vacancy
Michael Flannery; OWA Instructor, Switzerland of Ohio High School
Anita S. Eldridge; Principal of Morgan High School
Alicia M. Snider, Human Capital Operations Manager, Miba Bearings US, LLC
Nancy L. Robinson, Deputy Director Morgan County Board of Elections
Jody T. Murray; Morgan County Children Services
Misty Wells; WIA Casemanager related to Youth Activities
Ruth McElfresh; Retired School Teacher
James H. Williams; Boy Scouts of America
Ruth Nau; Caldwell School Board Member
Tammy Ramage; Parent of Youth
Candy K. Nelson; Washington County DJFS
Vacancy; YC Chair
Samantha Anderson; Pioneer YOU, Inc.
Steve F. Medley; Cole’s Tire & Supply Inc.

Area 15 Jobs etc. One Stop Board

Misty Wells; WIA-Adult
David Brightbill, Chair; WIA - Adult
Michelle Speelman; WIA - Dislocated Worker
Kim Reed; WIA - Youth
Cheryl Stiles; Area Wide Veteran's Workforce Programs - WIA Title 1
William McCoy-Vice Chair; Area Wide Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (ODJFS)
Vacancy, Adult Basic Literacy & Education (ABLE)
Vacancy; Rehabilitation Services Commission
Joyce Drake; Title V Older Americans Act Programs
Dewayne Poling; Post Secondary Voc Education
William McCoy; Area Wide Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and NAFTA Transitional Adjustment
Nelson Patrick; Area Wide Veterans Employment and Training Programs
Gary Ricer; Community Services Block Grant Employment & Training Programs
William McCoy; Area Wide Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program
Thomas Ballengee; Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
Vicki Quesinberry, Director of Morgan County Department of Job & Family Services
Robert Nau; Noble County Commissioner
Thomas Rose; Area 15 Workforce Investment Board Chair
Linda Carter; Community Service Block Grant Employment & Training Programs
Charney Fitz; Adult Basic Literacy & Education (ABLE)
Linda Josefcyk; Adult Basic Literacy & Education (ABLE)
Vacant; Add'l Partner - Monroe County DJFS
Sally Francis; Zane State College
Shannon Wells; Morgan County Economic Developer
Mindy Harding; WIA Programs
Susan Hyland; Adult Basic Literacy & Education (ABLE)
Mike Lloyd; Noble County Economic Developer
Pamela Lankford; Ohio Small Business Development Center (OSBDC)
Tim Houston, Add'l Partner - Belmont Tech
Julie Mettler, Add'l Partner - ODOD Business Service Rep

Ohio Valley Employment Resource Staff

Administrative Office for the Area #15 COG, WIB, Youth Council & One-Stop Board & Committees

Larry D. Hivnor; Executive Director
Rebecca E. Safko; Chief Financial Officer
Jenny Sampson; Contract Specialist/Technical Assistance
Shirley J. Stephenson; Office Manager
S. Michelle Hooper ; Grant/Financial Assistant

Contact Information

Phone: (740) 732-1441
FAX: (740) 732-6232
Email: lhivnor@overwia15.com