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.

Board Members

Debby Boyd, Human Resources Director (Vice Chair)
John Roberts Company
Gregory Frahm-Gilles, Economic Development Director
Anoka County
Sara Garbe, Workforce Development Supervisor
Department of Employment & Economic Development
Lori Higgins, President
Metro North Chamber of Commerce
Becky Johnson, Manager
Rehabilitation Services-Blaine Office
Paul Johnson, CEO (Chair)
Aggressive Hydraulics, Inc.
Molly Liberto, Community Education Manager
Anoka-Hennepin School District ISD #11
Jessica Lipa, Director
Career and Technical Education Anoka-Hennepin STEP
Patrick McFarland, Executive Director
Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP)
Lisa Mehling, Sr. Campus Administrator
Crest View Senior Communities
Courtney Mickelson, Human Resources Manager
Ajax Metal Forming Solutions
Jennifer Mudge, Assistant Business Manager
Local 292 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Jay Nelson, Sr. Human Resources Officer
Anoka Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College
Jeff Newsom, President, COO
Walters Recycling
Michael Scholl, Executive Vice President, Commercial Loans
Northeast Bank
Trevor Turek, Training Coordinator
MPLS Electrical JATC
Sarah Thompson, Director of Human Resources
rms Company/Cretex Medical
Alison Vogtlin, Human Resources Director
Kraus-Anderson Construction