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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 06-02-20; 11-a - Workforce Development Board – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 2, 2020 Action Agenda Item No. 11-a SUBJECT: Workforce Development Board —Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Recommendation Application for Person Recommended Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Workforce Development Board. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM 3 Katie Loovis At-Large — Private First Full Term 06/30/2023 Sector - Business NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss an appointment to the Workforce Development Board. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Workforce Development Board-Regional Partnership (CURRENTLYNOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS) Meeting Times: day-time meeting quarterly Contact Person:James Bain Meeting Place: locations in Orange,Alamance&Randolph Contact Phone: 336-629-5141 Description: Members are appointed by the Boards of Commissioners from Randolph,Alamance,and Orange County-six each. Specific groups must be represented. This council provides policy guidance for,and oversees activities under,the Job Training Plan in partnership with the governments.It also works to increase the involvement of the business community in the employment and training system.This is a JobLink Partner. Linda B.Parker,Director,P.O.Box 1883,Asheboro,NC 27204,Telephone (336)629-5141 supports this group.1parker@regionalcs.org Nancy Coston, Director 1 First Appointed: 08/14/2001 Gender Identity: Female Township: Current Appointment: 12/02/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Department of Social Services Appointee Number of Terms: 6 Sue Holaday 2 First Appointed: 11/15/2016 Gender Identity: Female Township: Current Appointment: 09/04/2018 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Private Sector-Business Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 3 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Private Sector-Business Number of Terms: VACANT 4 No Longer Taking Apps. First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 01/30/2019 Age Range: Special Repr: B.O.C.C.(Liaison)No Longer Take Apps Number of Terms: Friday,May 15,2020 Page 1 3 Regional Partnerships W4RKFGRCE Development Board May 13, 2020 Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board %Orange County Board of Commissioners PO Box 8181 Hillsborough,NC 27278 Re: Workforce Development Board Appointment Request Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board is submitting a membership appointment request for Katie Loovis (Vice President for External Affairs, The Chamber & Carrboro Business Alliance) representing the business sector. Katie Loovis has been nominated by(current member)Nancy Coston and Orange County Commission Mark Marcoplos for a vacancy on our Workforce Development Board. Her term of appointment will be for three years. I would appreciate you including this appointment request for the next Orange County Board of Commissioners agenda. If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me at(336)629-5141. Kind Regards, Tammy oll Di rector, Regional Partnership Workforce Development NC Works 4 Page 1 of 2 Katie Loovis Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Katie Loovis Name Called: Home Address: 204 Lake Court Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-696-0781 Email: KatieLoovis@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2017 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: white Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: i.Board Member and Chair of the Fundraising and Marketing Committee, Durham Tech Foundation ii.Board Member and Recording Secretary, American Association of University Women Orange, Durham, and Chatham Branch iii.Member, Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties iv.Appointee, Orange County Local Reentry Council v.Ex-officio Non-voting Board Member, Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership vi.Volunteer, NC Study Center vii.Graduate, Leadership Chapel Hill-Carrboro (2017), Leadership North Carolina (2018), and the Town of Chapel Hill's Inaugural Peoples Academy (2018) viii.Advisory Board Member, US Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship ix.Board Member, 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance x.Advisory Board Member, UNC Educational Foundation (The Rams Club) Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness Leadership Council; Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Boards/Commissions applied for: Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 1) Director, corporate responsibility, for global healthcare company, GSK, which has a presence in the region and a strong focus on developing our future workforce. 2) Previous Chief Operating Officer for Achieving the Dream -the nation s most comprehensive, non-governmental reform network for community college student success. 3) Master of Public Administration (UNC, 2002) Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: 5 Page 2 of 2 Katie Loovis I have admired DTCC for many years, especially their commitment to help students of color and low-income students succeed. Now a resident of the community, I would like to use my time and talent to help DTCC thrive in these changing times. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: I believe my company(GSK)and/or our foundation (GSK Foundation for NC) has funded DTCC in the past, but I am not aware of a current financial relationship. Workforce Development Board - Regional Partnership (CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APP Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am currently earning my doctorate in community college leadership from NC State with a focus on workforce development and labor market outcomes; I'm leading the contract from Orange County Government to study the skilled construction trades talent pipeline and the feasibility of a trades center in Orange County; and I'm leading the contract from the Carrboro Tourism Development Authority to build new assets to promote more tourism and economic development for the town. Further, my role as VP of The Chamber allows me to support and advocate for stronger workforce development connections and initiatives. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe I could both learn and add value through service on this board. I hope to better connect our business community throughout Orange County in the current and future regional workforce development programs and planning. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: This —23-member board serves five counties but has only 1 board member representing Orange County. I hope to collaborate with the other Orange County Board member to represent our county and also amplify the voice of our business community. (source: https://regionaIpartnershipwdb.org/about-us/our-board/). Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Application Date: 4/3/2017 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 1) Former Master Gardener in Washington, DC (2015-2016)through the University of the District of Columbia - I am passionate about the production of and access to fresh local produce. 2) Master of Public Administration (UNC, 2002)- I would bring a bat Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I recently moved back to Chapel Hill after 15 years in Washington, DC advancing global and national policies. I am eager to get involved locally. As a new Orange County resident who is passionate about public lands and outdoor health and wellness, and giv Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/15/2020 Date Printed: 5/15/2020 6 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: James Bain Workforce Development Board-Regional Partnershi Contact Phone: 336-629-5141 Katie Loovis Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 05/15/2020 Ethnic Background: white Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Friday,May 15,2020 Page 1 of 1