Business People

Our Mission

Our mission is to develop an innovative talent development ecosystem to sustain a thriving community of business and job seekers.  Our vision is North Florida will be home to a skilled workforce and vibrant economy.

North Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc., a private non-profit organization, brings together businesses, elected officials, educators and other collaborative partners to build and enhance a workforce to meet the needs of a demand driven economy. Supported by federal funds, NFWDB is affiliated with CareerSource Florida and FloridaCommerce.

With a focus on economic development, business, and workforce needs specific to our region, we rely on our board, committees and council members to establish successful programs and initiatives. This site is intended to be a resource for our board members, partners and others interested in learning more about local workforce services.

Business People

Our Mission

Our mission is to develop an innovative talent development ecosystem to sustain a thriving community of business and job seekers.  Our vision is North Florida will be home to a skilled workforce and vibrant economy.

North Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc., a private non-profit organization, brings together businesses, elected officials, educators and other collaborative partners to build and enhance a workforce to meet the needs of a demand driven economy. Supported by federal funds, NFWDB is affiliated with CareerSource Florida and FloridaCommerce.

With a focus on economic development, business, and workforce needs specific to our region, we rely on our board, committees and council members to establish successful programs and initiatives. This site is intended to be a resource for our board members, partners and others interested in learning more about local workforce services.


Board of Directors

Member, Affiliation, Term
  • Mr. Danny Collins (Chair)*, Business (Duke Energy), 2022-24
  • Mr. David Dunkle*, Higher Education (North Florida College)
  • Mr. Chris Day, Business (Madison County Community Bank), 2023-2025
  • Ms. Tracy Givens (Vice Chair)*, Business (Taylor County Development), 2022-2024
  • Mr. Chadd Mathis, Economic Development (Hamilton County Development Authority)
  • Ms. Bonnie Burgess, Vocational Rehabilitation (Florida Department of Education)
  • Ms. Hillary Cannon (Treasurer)*, Business (Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce), 2022-2024
  • Mr. Alex Fountain, Labor Union (IBEW) (Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative), 2022-2024
  • Mr. Monty Morgan, Business (Morgan’s Garage), 2023-2025
  • Mr. Ronnie Moore, Labor Union (USW), 2022-2024
  • Ms. DeAnn Cruz*, Business (Nutrien), 2023-2025
  • Mr. Matt Pearson, Business (SREC), 2023-2025
  • Ms. Jodi Tillman, Adult Education & Literacy (Big Bend Technical College)
  • Mr. Floyd Faglie, Business (Staunton & Faglie, PL), 2023-2025
  • Mr. Bryan Blair, Business (Walt’s Live Oak), 2022-2024
  • TBD, Employment Service (Wagner-Peyser, DEO)

* indicates Executive Committee
All Board members and the Executive Director are required to file a Statement of Financial Interests with the Commission on Ethics annually.
A member serves 2-year terms for no more than 4 consecutive terms. Officers serve 3-year terms.