The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board
Who We Are
The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) brings together leaders from business, government, education, and nonprofits to strengthen workforce development across our region.
We work in partnership with the Career Center Network to:
- Connect employers with skilled workers
- Support job seekers through training and employment services
- Align education and business needs
- Build a stronger, more competitive regional economy
The board is appointed by Westchester County Executive Kenneth Jenkins and Putnam County Executive Kevin M. Byrne.
Governance Document
Board Leadership
Executive Committee
David Singer
CEO, Avenger Energy
Paul Grenci
President, Red Key Solutions
Tracy Racicot
Wiley Harrison
President, Business of Your Business, LLC
Dr. Marsha Gordon
President/CEO, The Business Council of Westchester (BCW)
Larry Gottlieb
RMC BIO1 Managing Director, Life Sciences and Health Technologies at Robert Martin Company
Allison Madison
President, Madison Approach Staffing
Richard St. Paul
CEO/President, Law Office of Richard St. Paul, Esq. PLLC
Board Members
Kelli Baron-Cadiz
Network Vice President of Workforce Planning, Development and Education, WMCHealth
James Bernardo
President, Candela Systems Corporation
Lorie Boyd
ACCES-VR , Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation
Thomas Capurso
Business Representative, IBEW Local Union 3
Jason Chapin
Director of Workforce Development, Westchester County Association
Joseph J. Esposito
Craft Training Director, Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 38
Jan Fisher
Executive Director, Nonprofit Westchester
Bridget Gibbons
Director, Westchester County Economic Development
Marvin Krislov
President, Pace University New York
Anthony Marmo
President, Clover Heating & Cooling
Nicolle McGuire
Deputy Commissioner, Putnam County Department of Social Services
Ernest McFadden
Executive Director, Westchester Youth Bureau
Matthew Pepe
Assistant President, Construction Industry Council
Rosa Ramirez
Business Owner, Honey Baked Ham
Karl Rhode
Putnam County Veteran Service Agency
Robert O. Sanders
CEO, Hospitality Resource Group Inc.
Dr. Belinda S. Miles
President, Westchester Community College
Atul Sheffey
Employment Services Manager – Bronx, Carmel, Mount Vernon, Peekskill, White Plains, Yonkers; NYS Department of Labor
Leonard G. Townes
Commissioner, Westchester County Department of Social Services
Veronica Rose-Craig
ACCES-VR, Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation
Board Meetings
When & Where
Board meetings are held at 9:00 a.m. and broadcast via WebEx. You can attend in person or online.
In-person locations:
- White Plains Career Center — 120 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains
- Mount Vernon Career Center — 130 Mount Vernon Avenue, Mount Vernon
How to Attend
Email
Upcoming Meetings (July 2025 – June 2026)
- Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. — In-person at Mount Vernon Career Center
- Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (Annual Meeting – tentative)
Strategic Plans
Four-Year Local Plan
The WPWDB's Four-Year Local Plan guides our workforce development strategy. It includes:
- Assessment of economic and workforce needs
- Key emerging industries in our region
- Partnerships with education and training providers
- Goals for adult and youth employment services
- Alignment with the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Plan
The plan is updated annually to reflect changes in labor market conditions, available funding, and local employment needs.
Have feedback on our plans? Email your comments to
Questions?
Contact us at