Organizational Structure
The Central lowa Workforce Development Area (CIWDB) is one of six Workforce Development Areas in Iowa designated by the Governor under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The Central lowa Workforce Development Area oversees the workforce system in the counties of Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Polk, Story, and Warren.
The local workforce board plays a crucial role in:
- Setting priorities for funding and services.
- Allocating state fund resources to various programs and initiatives.
- Engaging with employers, training providers, and community organizations to ensure that the services meet the needs of both job seekers and businesses.
- Monitoring and evaluation of program performance and regulatory compliance.
Central lowa Workforce Development
Board Members 2024-2025
William Berning, lowa Workforce Development
Kathleen Davis, lowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Rob Denson, DMACC
Jeremy Dyvig, Weitz Construction
Tom Hayes, South Central lowa Federation of Labor
Amy Landas, Vision Bank, (Vice Chair)
Jeremy Lindquist, Local Union 33
Marcanne Lynch, Mainstream Living
Paula Martinez, AFSCME Local 3013
Lana Pol, Geetings, Inc.
Michelle Seibert, United Way of Central lowa (Secretary)
Stacy Sime, LifeServe Blood Center (Chair)
Jenae Sikkink, Greater Des Moines Partnership
Michelle Schott, DMACC
Teri Vos, Central College
Matthew Gaalaas, Wells Fargo
Abigail Miller, AgCertain
Megan Crawford, Kreg Tool
Natalie Baysinger, Tri-City Electric
Board Staff:
Eric Kress, Executive Director, eric.kress@ciwdb.org 515-585-1467
