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Workforce Development Board

Roles and Responsibilites

The San Joaquin County WorkNet Development Board (WDB) is responsible for guiding workforce development efforts throughout the region. It's two primary goals are to:

  • Provide employment and training opportunities for job seekers in San Joaquin County.
  • Support the business community by connecting employers to resources and services that promote growth and expand employment opportunities.
  • Develop and modify the WIOA 5-year local plan

Oversight:

  • Negotiate performance measures
  • Approve budgets
  • Set policies and direction

Board Composition

  • 15 Business Representatives
  • 14 Partners
  • 29 Voting Members

Bylaws

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WDB Ad Hoc Committees

  • Executive Committee
  • Accountability Committee
  • Apprenticeship Committee
  • Business Development Committee
  • Planning Committee
  • Staff Training Committee
  • WorkNet System Committee
  • Youth Committee

Workforce Development Board Members

  • Mark Berger, 1st District Business
  • Diane Vigil, 2nd District Business
  • Vacant, 3rd District Business
  • Vacant, 4th District Business
  • Linda Wilcox, 5th District Business
  • Paul Lanning, At-Large Business
  • John Doucette, At-Large Business
  • Jason Schwartz, At-Large Business
  • Les Fong, At-Large Business
  • Tony Mannor, At-Large Business
  • Gene Acevedo, At-Large Business
  • Robin Sanborn, At-Large Business
  • Frank Ferral, At-Large Business
  • Michael Sorensen, At-Large Business
  • Jose Hernandez, At-Large Business
  • Foung Ly, Probation
  • Timothy Robertson, Labor Organizations
  • Jateen Bhakta, At-Large Business
  • Brooke Mccollough, At-Large Business
  • Steven J. Stevenson, Labor Organizations
  • Raul Hernandez, Labor Organizations
  • Robert Gutierrez, Economic & Community Development
  • Michael Mark, Labor Organizations
  • Gorgina L Halaufa, Labor Organizations
  • Vacant, Education & Training
  • Dr. Troy Brown, Youth Organization Representation
  • Julie C. Jansen, Adult Education & Literacy
  • Lisa Aguilera Lawrenson, Education
  • LaChelle Adams, Employment Development
  • Mahalia Gotico, Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
  • Christopher Woods, Human Services Agency
  • Steve Jackson, San Joaquin County Probation
  • Jose J. Dominguez, Community Based Organization
  • William Kelly, Labor Organizations
Workforce Development Board Agenda & Archive
More Regional Resources

Board Meeting Schedule

  • June 4, 2026

All agendas and meetings

2026 Local Appointment List (PDF)