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Anoka County Workforce Development Board
Our Vision
Anoka County will have a highly skilled workforce that contributes to the success of businesses in our community.
Our Mission
Contributing to the success of individuals and employers through workforce development services.
Guiding Values
These guiding values are the foundation of beliefs behind the vision and mission.
* Responsive to customer needs
* Encourage life-long learning
* Use data to make informed decisions
* Support and promote economic growth in our communities
* Integrate community resources and encourage meaningful partnerships
* Affirm diversity and promote acceptance and respect of all people
The Anoka County Workforce Development Board is made up of representatives of business, organized labor, social services agencies, public employment services, rehabilitation services agencies, economic development agencies, community-based organizations and educational institutions.
Anoka County Workforce Development Board Voting Members:
Shirley Barnes, CEO (Chair)
Crest View Senior Communities
Debby Boyd, Human Resources Director
John Roberts Company
Shym Cook, Manager
Department of Employment and Economic Development
Gregory Frahm-Gilles, Economic Development Director
Anoka County
Leslie Greves, VP Human Resources
Kraus-Anderson Construction
Lori Higgins, Metro North Chamber
Metro North Chamber of Commerce
Becky Johnson, Manager
Rehabilitation Services-Blaine Office
Paul Johnson, CEO (Vice-Chair)
Aggressive Hydraulics, Inc.
KC Kye, Founder & CEO
K-Mama Sauce, LLC
Molly Liberto, Community Education Manager
Anoka-Hennepin School District
Jessica Lipa, Director
Career and Technical Education Anoka-Hennepin STEP
Patrick McFarland, Executive Director
ACCAP HS Center of Anoka County
Jennifer Mudge, Assistant Business Manager
Local 292 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Jim Nimlos, Appointed Representative
Mpls Electrical JATC
Stacie Sayre, Corporate Human Resources Director
Cretex Companies, Inc.
Michael Scholl, Senior Vice President, Commercial Loans
Northeast Bank
Don Wellman, VP Sales and Marketing
Ajax Metal Forming Solutions
Anoka County Workforce Development Board Non-Voting Members
Commissioner Scott Schulte
Anoka County Government Center
Commissioner Julie Jeppson
Anoka County Government Center
ANOKA COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
Bunker Hills Activity Center - 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW - Maple Room, Andover, MN 55304 - 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
The board is instrumental in building relationships with businesses, advocating for workforce development resources, and supporting new and innovative local initiatives that create job opportunities and economic growth in Anoka County.
MEETING SCHEDULE and AGENDA PACKET