About Northern Panhandle Workforce Development Board Inc.

Board Responsibilities

The Board of Directors oversees all American Job Center Activities and the Delivery of Training Programs and Services. As an example, the Board of Directors is responsible for selecting grant recipient(s), developing effective linkages to support employer utilization of the Local Workforce Development System and Local Workforce Investment Activities, and ensuring that Workforce Investment Activities meet the needs of employers and support economic growth in the region. Through an open, competitive solicitation process, Thomas P. Miller & Associates selected the NPWDB, Inc. to serve as the Regions One-Stop Operator for the period July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025.

Local Elected Officials

• Hancock County – Jeff Davis
• City of Weirton – Tim Connell
• Brooke County – Stacey Wise
• Ohio County – Don Nickerson
• City of Wheeling – Rosemary Ketchum
• Marshall County – John Gruzinskas, Chief LEO 
• Wetzel County – Lisa Heasley
• Tyler County – Lance Hickman

Board of Directors

Hancock County:

• John Sorrenti - Private Business Sector
• Bill Tice - Private Business Sector
• Courtney Petrovich - Private Business Sector

City of Weirton:

• Nick Latousakis - Private Business Sector
• Jason Kasmirski - Joint Labor-Management Apprenticeship Sector
• Paul Cowey, Chairman - Private Business Sector

Brooke County:

• Amanda Gouldsberry - Wagner - Peyser/UI/ETC
• Tricia Maple-Damewood - Private Business Sector
• Mike Vitello - Labor Sector 

Ohio County:

• Cathy Monteroso - Institution of Higher Learning
• Melissa Evick - Private Business Sector
• Kevin Coulter - Labor Sector

City of Wheeling:

• R.J. Konkoleski - Community-Based Organization serving Individuals with Barriers Sector
• Rodd Haller, Treasurer - Private Business Sector
• Lisa Werner - Private Business Sector

Marshall County:

• Jill Konkle - Vocational Rehabilitation Sector
• Gary Martin - Private Business Sector
• Valerie Piko - Economic Sector

Wetzel County:

• Tina Rush - Private Business Sector
• Eric Vincent - Private Business Sector
• Kim McConnaughy - ABE & Literacy/CBO Serving Youth

Tyler County:

• Eric Peters, Secretary - Private Business Sector
• Patrick Walsh, Vice-Chairman - Private Business Sector
• Barbara Snively - Private Business Sector
  

Support Staff's Responsibilities

The Administrative Staff is responsible for ensuring that Board-approved terms, conditions, policies, and procedures are being adhered to at all times by subcontractors and training providers. American Job Center staff are responsible for informing, educating, and serving eligible individuals.

Administrative Staff

• Rosemary Guida, Executive Director
• Erinn Kittle, Assistant Director/EO Officer
• Gena Saffell, MACC Coordinator/Property Officer
• Lake Ferrara, Administrative Coordinator
• Caren Knoyer, Fiscal Officer
• Pam Hedrick, Rapid Response Coordinator

American Job Center Staff

• Vickie Mazeska, One Stop Operator Manager
• Lynne Walton, Bookkeeper
• Monica Ewing, Customer Service Facilitator
• Mina Paul, Customer Career Planner/Data Control Coordinator
• Kari Huffman, Customer Career Planner/Data Control Coordinator
• Carissa Robinson, Customer Career Planner/Data Control Coordinator
• Jodi Fogle, SNAP Program Coordinator
• Rosemary Cornish, Center Receptionist