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.
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. Doug Brown (Chair)*, Business and Economic Development (Madison County Development Council), 2024-2026
- Mr. Danny Collins (Past Chair)*, Business (Duke Energy), 2024-2026
- Mr. David Dunkle*, Higher Education (North Florida College)+
- Ms. DeAnn Cruz (Vice Chair)*, Business (Nutrien), 2023-2025
- Mr. Matt Pearson (Treasurer)*, Business (SREC), 2023-2025
- Mr. Chris Day, Business (Madison/Taylor County Community Bank), 2023-2025
- Ms. Tracy Givens, Business (Taylor County Development), 2024-2026
- Ms. Michelle Norris, Business (Circle of Life Assisted Living Communities), 2024-2026
- Mr. Alex Fountain, Labor Union (IBEW) (Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative), 2024-2026
- Ms. Elizabeth Eastman, Business (Nammo), 2024-2026
- Mr. Ronnie Moore, Labor Union (USW), 2024-2026
- Ms. Bonnie Burgess, Vocational Rehabilitation (Florida Department of Education)+
- Mr. Bryan Blair, Business (Walt’s Live Oak), 2024-2026
- Mr. Mac McMullen, Business (Lippert, Curt Group), 2024-2026
- Vacant, Adult Education & Literacy+
- Vacant, Business, 2024-2026
- Vacant, Workforce (Union), 2023-2025
- TBD, Employment Service (Wagner-Peyser, DEO)
* indicates Executive Committee
+ indicates governmental/agency seats which may not have term limits per REACH Act (2021)
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.