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:

• Private sector

• Organized labor and community-based organizations (CBOs)

• Education

• Public employment service (TWC)

• Vocational rehabilitation

• Public assistance

• Economic development

• Local literacy councils

• Adult basic and continuing education

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Our Board is led by:

• Mario Oregon - Board Chair

• Laura  Lopez  - Vice-Chair

• Manuel Estrada  - Secretary

• Dana Johnson - Treasurer

• David Ojeda - Parliamentarian

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Other Board Members include:

• Joe Barker, Uvalde - ABE

• Manuel Estrada, Dimmit - CBO

• Arturo Gonzales, Zavala - CBO

• Jorge Olivas, Maverick - CBO

• David Ojeda, Dimmit - CBO

• Mandy Benavides, State - Public Assistance

• Dulce Valdez, State - Rehab

• Juan Guzman, Uvalde - Literacy

• Dr. Hal Harrell, Uvalde - Literacy

• Evaristo Rendon, Edwards - Private Sector

• Michael Grooms, Edwards - Private Sector

• Juan Martinez, Uvalde - Private Sector

• Jesus Olivares, Maverick - Private Sector

• Joel Barajas, Zavala - Private Sector

• Glenn Bradley, Real - Private Sector

• Dana Johnson, Kinney - Private Sector

• Blanca Larson, Val Verde - Private Sector

• Laura Lopez, Zavala - Private Sector

• Aaron Pulsford, Uvalde - Private Sector

• W.B Sansom, Real - Private Sector

• Leonel "Leo" Martinez, Val Verde - Private Sector

• Mario Obregon, Maverick - Private Sector

• William Shannon, Maverick - Private Sector

• Alfredo Hesles, Maverick - Private Sector

• Dr. Thomas Matula, Uvalde - Education

• Rogelio Gonzalez, Val Verde - Education

• Michael Rodriquez, Uvalde - Education

• David Puente, Uvalde - Labor

• Alvaro "Al" Arreola, Val Verde - Economic Development

• Timothy Grant, State - Public Employment