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, Michigan Workforce Development Board, Detroit
Represents businesses
Term expires 5/29/2030
Jessica Brousseau, Executive Director, Michigan Workforce Development Board, Detroit
Governor’s Designee
Sigrid Adams, Lansing
Director of Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Term expires at the pleasure of the Director of LEO
Anthony Cacaj, Shelby Township
Represents mobility businesses
Term expires 5/29/2030
Diana Allard, Davison
Represents director of a Michigan high school career and technical education program
Term expires 5/29/2028
Larry Brinker, Jr, Northville
Represents minority-owned businesses
Term expires 5/29/2029
Susan Corbin
Director of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Lansing
Lee Graham, Holly
Represents an apprenticeship coordinator of a joint labor-management apprenticeship program
Term expires 5/29/2030
Dr. George Grant, Jr., Freeland
Represents president of an institution of higher education
Term expires 5/29/2027
Bilal Hammoud, Dearborn Heights
Represents businesses
Term expires 5/29/2029
James Holton, Holly
Represents workforce and general labor in Michigan
Term expires 5/29/2027
Nerita Hughes, Escanaba
Represents presidents of a community colleges
Term expires 5/29/2028
Shana (Lewis) Washington, Caledonia
Represents business enterprises employing veterans, returning citizens, or persons with disabilities
Term expires 5/29/2030
Lisa Ludwinski, Detroit
Represents female-owned business enterprise
Term expires 5/29/2027
Rachel E. Lutz, Detroit
Represents small business owners
Term expires 5/29/2027
Thomas Lutz, Garden City
Represents businesses and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Board
Term expires 5/29/2028
Erica Luce
LEO Director of Adult Education
Term expires at the pleasure of the Director of LEO
Dave Meador, Bloomfield Hills
Represents businesses
Term expires 5/29/2030
Yasmeen Jasey, Detroit
Represents businesses
Term expires 5/29/2029
Stephanie Schoenherr, Grand Rapids
Represents manufacturing business enterprises
Term expires 5/29/2029
Mike Smith, Negaunee
Represents workforce and general labor
Term expires 5/29/2028
Terri Weems, 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, Frankenmuth
Represents businesses
Term expires 5/29/2029
Representative Joey Andrews
Non-voting member of the House nominated by the House Minority Leader
Term expires 1/1/2027
Representative Jason Hoskins
Member of the House nominated by the Speaker
Term expires 1/1/2027
Senator Kevin Daley
Non-voting member of the Senate nominated by the Senate Minority Leader
Term expires 1/27/2027
Senator Mallory McMorrow
Member of the Senate nominated by the Senate Majority Leader
Term expires 1/1/2027
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
Brianna Sauve, Management Assistant, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
