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Board Members

Board Members

The Michigan Workforce Development Board convenes business, labor, workforce, and education leaders to oversee and enhance Michigan’s workforce system and to advise the Governor on workforce-related policies and priorities, including advancing the goals outlined in Michigan’s Statewide Workforce Plan.

After the initial appointment, members serve four-year terms.

  • Jeff Donofrio, Chair
    President & CEO
    Business Leaders for Michigan

    Represents businesses
    Term expires 5/29/2030

  • Steve Claywell, Secretary-Treasurer
    President
    Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council

    Represents workforce and general labor in Michigan
    Term expires 5/29/2028

  • Jessica Brousseau, Executive Director
    Chief of Staff
    Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)

    Governor’s Designee
    Term expires at the pleasure of the Governor

  • Sigrid Adams
    Bureau Director
    Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)

    Term expires at the pleasure of the Director of LEO

  • Anthony Cacaj
    Vice President of Operations
    Red E

    Represents mobility businesses
    Term expires 5/29/2030

  • Diana Allard
    Executive Director, CTE
    Genesee Intermediate School District

    Represents director of a Michigan high school career and technical education program
    Term expires 5/29/2028

  • Larry Brinker, Jr.
    CEO & President
    Brinker Group & L.S. Brinker Company

    Represents minority-owned businesses
    Term expires 5/29/2029

  • Susan Corbin
     Director
    Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)

    Term expires at the pleasure of the Governor

  • Lee Graham
    LMEC Executive Director
    Int’l Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 Labor Management Education Committee

    Represents an apprenticeship coordinator of a joint labor-management apprenticeship program
    Term expires 5/29/2030

  • Dr. George Grant, Jr.
    President
    Saginaw Valley State University

    Represents president of an institution of higher education
    Term expires 5/29/2027

  • Rashida Patterson
    Vice President, Global Talent, Diversity & HR Business Services
    Lear Corporation

    Represents businesses
    Term expires 05/29/2029

  • James Holton
    Assistant Director
    United Auto Workers Health & Safety Department

    Represents workforce and general labor in Michigan
    Term expires 5/29/2027

  • Dr. Nerita Hughes
    President
    Bay de Noc Community College & JG Consulting

    Represents president of a community college district
    Term expires 5/29/2028

  • Shana (Lewis) Washington
    Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Organizational Effectiveness
    Emplify Health

    Represents business enterprises employing veterans, returning citizens, or persons with disabilities
    Term expires 5/29/2030

  • Lisa Ludwinski
    Owner
    Sister Pie

    Represents female-owned business enterprise
    Term expires 5/29/2027

  • Rachel E. Lutz
    Owner
    Peacock Room Boutique and Yama & Frida Clothing Stores

    Represents small business owners
    Term expires 5/29/2027

  • Thomas Lutz
    Executive Secretary-Treasurer
    Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters & Millwrights

    Represents businesses and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Board
    Term expires 5/29/2028

  • Erica Luce
    State Division Administrator – Talent Development Division
    Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)

    Represents LEO Director of Adult Education
    Term expires at the pleasure of the Director of LEO

  • Vacant
    Represents businesses

  • Yasmeen Jasey
    Michigan Regional President
    Citizens Bank

    Represents businesses
    Term expires 5/29/2029

  • Stephanie Schoenherr
    HR Director
    Cascade Engineering

    Represents manufacturing business enterprises
    Term expires 5/29/2029

  • Mike Smith
    Executive Director
    Upper Peninsula Construction Council

    Represents workforce and general labor
    Term expires 5/29/2028

  • Terri Weems
    Group Executive - Jobs, Economy & Detroit at Work, City of Detroit
    Designee of Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield

    Represents chief elected official of city or county in the state
    Term expires 5/29/2027

  • Martha Zehnder Kaczynski
    Vice President, Bavarian Inn Lodge
    President, Frankenmuth Cheese Haus

    Represents businesses
    Term expires 5/29/2029

  • Representative Joey Andrews
    Michigan House of Representatives

    Non-voting member of the House nominated by the House Minority Leader
    Term expires 1/1/2027

  • Representative Jason Hoskins
    Michigan House of Representatives

    Member of the House nominated by the Speaker 
    Term expires 1/1/2027

  • Senator Kevin Daley
    Michigan Senate

    Non-voting member of the Senate nominated by the Senate Minority Leader
    Term expires 1/27/2027

  • Senator Mallory McMorrow
    Michigan Senate

    Member of the Senate nominated by the Senate Majority Leader
    Term expires 1/1/2027

Board Staff

Jessica Brousseau, Executive Director, Michigan Workforce Development Board & Chief of Staff, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity 

Tracy Pierce, Deputy Director, Michigan Workforce Development Board

Erin Elsey, Management Assistant, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity