Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande is governed by the Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande Development Board.
Board membership requirements:
The Workforce Middle Rio Grande Board is required to have representatives from a wide spectrum of businesses and organizations that provide knowledge and input regarding the workforce development needs and issues in our area. Most of the members, 51%, must represent the private sector and 15% must come from community-based organizations and organized labor. At least ONE of the members must have expertise in early childhood education and ONE must be an honorably discharged veteran. Members represent the following:
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Private sector
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Organized labor and community-based organizations (CBOs)
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Education
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Public employment service (TWC)
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Vocational rehabilitation
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Public assistance
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Economic development
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Local literacy councils
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Adult basic and continuing education
Our Board is led by:
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Mario Obregon, Maverick-Private Sector (Chairman)
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Laura Lopez, Zavala-Private Sector (Vice Chair)
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Dana Johnson, Kinny-Private Sector (Treasurer)
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David Ojeda, Dimmit -CBO (Parliamentarian)
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Manuel Estrada, Dimmit-CBO (Secretary)
Other Board Members include:
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Joe Barker, Uvalde - ABE
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Arturo Gonzales, Zavala - CBO
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Jorge Olivas, Maverick - CBO
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Mandy Benavides, State - Public Assistance
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Dr. Hal Harrell, Uvalde - Literacy
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Juan Martinez, Uvalde - Private Sector
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Joel Barajas, Zavala - Private Sector
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Glenn Bradley, Real - Private Sector
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Blanca Larson, Val Verde - Private Sector
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Aaron Pulsford, Uvalde - Private Sector
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W.B Sansom, Real - Private Sector
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Leonel "Leo" Martinez, Val Verde - Private Sector
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William Shannon, Maverick - Private Sector
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Alfredo Hesles, Maverick - Private Sector
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Dr. Thomas Matula, Uvalde - Education
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Rogelio Gonzalez, Val Verde - Education
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Michael Rodriquez, Uvalde - Education
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David Puente, Uvalde - Labor
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Alvaro "Al" Arreola, Val Verde - Economic Development
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Timothy Grant, State - Public Employment
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Jose Luis Barajas, Zavala - Private Sector
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Monica Gonzales, State - Rehab
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Jaime Rodrigo, Dimmit - Private Sector
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Jose Jaime Rodriguez, Maverick - Private Sector