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BOARD COMMITTEES

Meet the special committees created for unique workforce-related purposes.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall consist of the chairman, vice chairman, secretary (from a sector other than private) and the previous chair or vice chair.

Key duties of the Executive Committee consist of the following:

  • Act, as needed, between Board meetings, on the Board’s behalf
  • Make member assignments to committees
  • Primarily responsible for the development and review of the CAWDB strategic plan
  • Approve committee project budgets
  • Serve as Liaison with National and N.C. Association of Workforce Boards and elected officials
  • Analyze and make recommendations on state and national legislation
  • Provide orientations for new members
  • Recruit business leaders to serve on CAWDB

Chair: Brian Holland

Members: Melissa Short, Tom White, and Pat Sturdivant

Staff Support: Crystal Waters

Customer Success Committee

Committee Goal: Increase the number of participants served across CAWD's five-county region by at least 30%.

Focus:

By June 30, 2028, expand outreach and access for priority populations. This will be achieved through a data-driven strategy that enhances both virtual and in- person service delivery, increases the number and variety of community-based access points, and strengthens partnerships with trusted organizations.

 

Chair: Sue Holaday

Members: Kenneth Angeli, Courtney Holcomb, Tamika Walker Kelly, Vic McCormick, Dreama Pilson, Jill Straight, Jordan Thomas

Staff Support: Jessica Locklear McLeod, Arva Gathers

Advocacy & Outreach Committee

Committee Goal: Strengthen CAWD's financial resilience by diversifying funding, improving accessibility to workforce services and reducing barriers for the underserved communities.

Focus:

By June 2028, grow non-governmental revenue to at least 10% of CAWD’s total annual funding through sources such as private, philanthropic, and earned income sources, reducing dependency on WIOA and other federal funds.

 

Chair: Paul Kane

Members: Rob Axford, Doug Blizzard, Jerilyn Iacovetto, Cameron McNeill, Danielle Sardo, Ross Yeager

Staff Support: Malinda Todd

Employer Engagement

Committee Goal: Strengthen employer partnerships and industry engagement.

Focus:

By 2028, deepen strategic partnerships with employers in high-demand sectors by developing sustainable, industry-driven collaborations.  The Committee will aim to define and implement a replicable sector partnership model that produces measurable improvements in talent pipeline growth, employer participation, and job quality.

 

Chair: Nicole Jarvis Miller

Members: Mark Bertoncino, Michael Haley, Shawnice Meador, Kristina Gates Nix, Jerry Pedley, Glenda Underwood, Tom White

Staff Support: Barbara Brothers