Broward Workforce Development Board Inc.
CareerSource Broward is governed by a workforce board known as the Broward Workforce Development Board (BWDB) and the CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials, which consists of the elected mayors of Fort Lauderdale and City of Hollywood, and a Broward County Commissioner. Representatives from private business, educational institutions, elected officials and community-based organizations create the makeup of the board.
CSBD Council of Elected Officials
| Name | Title | Organization | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Ryan | Commissioner | Broward County Board of County Commissioners | Chair |
| Josh Levy | Mayor | City of Hollywood | Vice-Chair |
| Dean Trantalis | Mayor | City of Fort Lauderdale | Chair Pro Tem |
Broward Workforce Development Board Officers
| Name | Title | Organization | Board Position | Term of Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heiko Dobrikow | General Manager | Riverside Hotel | Chair | 1/23 - 1/25 |
| Jim Ryan | CEO | OutPLEX | Vice-Chair | 1/23 - 1/25 |
| Zac Cassidy | Business Manager | IBEW Local 728 | Chair, Audit Committee Secretary/Treasurer | 1/23 - 1/25 |
| Dr. Ben Chen | Chairman | Chen Moore and Associates | Vice-Chair, Legislative Affairs | 1/22 – 1/24 |
Broward Workforce Development Board Members
| Name | Title | Organization | Board Position | Term of Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Horkey | President | Horkey & Associates | Immediate-Past Chair | 1/23 – 1/25 |
| Keith Costello | President | Locality Bank | Member | 1/23 - 1/25 |
| Paul Farren | CEO | The Energy Store | Member | 1/22 – 1/24 |
| Cynthia Gaber | Area Director | Division of Vocational Rehabilitation | Member | 1/22 – 1/24 |
| Michael Goldstein | President/CEO | Lan Infotech | Member | 1/23 - 1/24 |
| Rufus James | Airport Director | Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport | Member | 1/23 - 1/24 |
| Dr. Lisa Knowles | Professor | St. Thomas University | BWDB Chair 2019 - 2020 | 1/22 – 1/24 |
| Kevin Kornahrens | Vice President of Administration | Advanced Roofing | Chair, Organizational Resources Committee | 1/22 – 1/24 |
| Francois Leconte | Owner/Chairman | Paramount Broadcasting Communication LLC. | Chair, Employer Services | 1/23 - 1/25 |
| Dawn Liberta | Community Development Administrator | Department of Children and Families Circuit 17 | Chair - Youth Committee | 1/22 – 1/24 |
| Sandy-Michael McDonald | Director | Office of Economic and Small Business Development | Chair - Strategic Planning | 1/23 - 1/25 |
| Felipe Pinzon | President/CEO | Hispanic Unity of Florida | Member | 1/23 - 1/24 |
| Pamela Sands | Vice President Product Management & Partnerships | Kelly Services | Member – (BWDB Chair – 2013-2014) | 1/23 - 1/25 |
| Mark Schaunaman | Business Manager | International Union of Operating Engineers Local 487 | Member | 1/22-1/24 |
| Richard Shawbell | Training Director | IBEW Local 728 | Chair- One Stop Services Committee | 1/23 - 1/25 |
| Cynthia Sheppard | Owner | Precious Kidz Pre-School and Day Care | Member | 1/22 – 1/24 |
| Dr. Earlean Smiley | Interim Superintendent | Broward County Public Schools | Member | 4/23 – 1/25 |
| Shane Strum | President/CEO | Broward Health | Member | 1/23 - 1/24 |
| Robert Swindell | President / CEO | Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance | Member | 1/23 - 1/25 |
| Dr. Stacy Volnick | Interim President | Florida Atlantic University | Member | 4/23 – 1/25 |
| Marjorie Walters | Consultant | Arts Office Network, Inc. | Participant Representative | 1/22 – 1/24 |
| Lori Wheeler | Vice President | MIASF | Member | 1/23 - 1/25 |
| Tara Williams | Director | Broward County Human Services Department | Member | 1/23 – 1/25 |