Workforce Development Board #40
The Local Workforce Development Board #40 covers 8 parishes in the Acadiana region with a distinct group of businesses and industries.
Our board is dedicated to the improvement and growth of the workforce system by providing leadership, direction, and policy oversight.
Members of Workforce Development Board #40 Include:
BOARD OFFICERS
Tessa Brown, CCI Piping Systems, Board Chairperson
Jason Lemaire, Stuller Inc., Board Vice-Chair
PRIVATE SECTOR
Aaron Loupe, Acadian Contractors, Inc.
Amy Thibodeaux, Cleco Power, Economic Development Project Manager
Bob Manuel, Bob's Electrical Service
Halli Kennerson, Harris & Harris Law Firm
James Trahan, James Trahan Refrigeration
Janelle Thompson-Luquette, Teche Health
Karen Wyble, Ochsner Lafayette General
Nathan Carbo, System Services Broadband
Suzanne Kidder, Opelousas General Health System
William LaBar, - CGI
PUBLIC SECTOR
April Porterfield, Volunteer Instructors Teaching Adults
Bobbie DeCuir, Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Chad Williams, Local 1098 Carpentry and Millwright Local 729 apprenticeship
Crystal Romein, Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workforce Development, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
Hilda Wiltz, ACAP, Association of Community Action Partnerships, Louisiana
James Foster, Iron Workers Local 623 Apprenticeship
Jennifer Stelly, St. Martin Parish Economic Development
Lauren Trahan, Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
Kevin Richard, Plumbers Association
Michael Pritchard, Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workforce Development
Ricardo Williams, Department of Children and Family Services, SNAP Employment and Training Program
