The Advisory Board comprises industry experts who volunteer their time, contribute their expertise, and support WorkforceConnect. In consultation with the WorkforceConnect Team, the Board guides the organization in realizing our mission.

Douglas Barnhart, Chairman, Barnhart Reese
Employers and Contractors, Veterans

Tom Brown, President, Sierra Pacific West
Apprenticeship, Veterans

Diane Byron, Owner, I.E., Pacific
Women in Construction

Robert Collins, Retired LAUSD & GUHSD Superintendent
Parents and Educators

Mike Furby, President, Marathon Construction
Employers and Contractors

Bill Haithcock, President, Casper Company
Employers and Contractors, Apprenticeship

Robert Kiesling, P.E, Retired Navy Captain, Retired SDUSD & GUHSD Executive
Veterans, Parents and Educators

Mark Rowan, Principal, Rowan Electric
Employers and Contractors, Apprenticeship

Lou Smith, Retired Navy Admiral, Retired SDUSD Executive, Ex-Port of San Diego Board Member
Veterans, Employers, and Contractors, Parents, and Educators

Jim Summers, CEO, EC Constructors
Employers, and Contractors, Parents and Educators, Apprenticeship

Carmen Vann, Project Executive, BNBuilders
Women in Construction

Wes Wise, President, Cass Arrieta
Employers and Contractors, Apprenticeship