Policy Board
Area #15 Council of Government Members (COG) – Jobs etc.
Oversees the Area's workforce development system and fiscal agent.
Convenes the One-Stop partners to plan, design, and govern the Area’s One-Stop Delivery System and Workforce Development System in coordination with the Area's Workforce Investment Board.
Phone: (740) 472-1341
John Pyles
Bill Thompson
Francis "Sonny" Block
Morgan County Commissioners
Phone: (740) 962-3183
Don Reynolds
Rick Shriver, COG Vice-Chair
Dean Cain
Noble County Commissioners
Phone: (740) 732-2969
John H. Carter
Charles Cowgill
Virgil Thompson
Washington County Commissioners
Phone: (740) 373-6623
John Grimes COG Chair
Samuel Cook
Larry Steinel
Area #15 Workforce Investment Board Members (WIB) – Jobs etc.
Brings together business, education and laborers to assess the workforce needs of employers and the employment and training needs of job seekers.
Works in partnership with the Area Elected Officials to establish and recommend policies and conducts oversight of the One-Stop Delivery System and Workforce Development System.
Loren L. Hartshorn; President USWA Local #5724
Jamie Haught; Ormet Credit Union
Deb S. Schumacher; Safe Auto Insurance Company
Kathy F. Mayle; Sweet Treats
Terry L. McGrath; Malta Wood Windows
Dean Wright; Morgan Local Schools
Jeffrey L. Shaner; OSU Extension Office, Morgan County
David C. Couch; Morgan County Board of MR/DD
Cynthia Inman; Dr. R. Bruce Henthorn’s Office
Donna J. Boyd; Noble County DJFS
Joe E. Parrish; WIB Vice-Chair; Parrish Private Tutoring/GED
Diane Braden, Braden Med Services/Gillepies
Herman Gray, Jr.; Dana Corp
Lucy Jane Bates; Mideast Career Center, GMN Tri-County
Roger Patten; Patten Appliance Center Inc.
Dona J. Cernus; Hyde Brothers Printing
Thomas L. Rose; WIB Chair; Peak Performance Solutions, Inc.
Mary F. Kern; The Family Learning Center ABLE
Roger Blouin; Labor Delegate AFL-CIO-CLC
Mike Post; Gasel Trucking Company
Arthur V. Miller, Jr.; Miller Welding & Machine Co. Inc.
William D. McCoy; Ohio Depart. of Job & Family Services
David Brightbill; Washington/Morgan CAP
V. Pamela Lankford; Ohio Small Business Development Ctr.
Michael Butkus; Ohio Rehabilitation Services, BVR
Walter E. McKee; Sales Representative Jabo
Area # 15 Youth Council Members (YC) – Jobs etc.
Develop the portion of the local plan relating to eligible youth and conduct oversight of progress. Recommend, coordinate, and conduct oversight of eligible providers of youth activities to ensure quality services are being provided to youth between the ages of 14-21.
Linda A. Josefcyk; YC Vice-Chair; Switzerland of Ohio ABLEAlan L. Hamilton; Monroe County Juvenile Court
Michael Flannery; River High School
Rebecca S. Jarvis; Morgan Junior High School
Kelly J. Hardman; Morgan Metro Housing Authority
Cynthia Inman; Dr. R. Bruce Henthorn’s Office
Jody T. Murray; Morgan County Children Services
Misty Wells; WIA Casemanager related to Youth Activities
Ruth McElfresh; Retired School Teacher
James H. Williams; Boy Scouts of America
Ruth Nau; Caldwell School Board Member
Candy K. Nelson; Washington County DJFS
Mary F. Kern; YC Chair; The Family Learning Center ABLE
Samantha Anderson; Pioneer YOU, Inc.
Steve F. Medley; Cole’s Tire & Supply Inc.
Area 15 Jobs etc. One Stop Board
Donna Boyd; WIA-Adult
David Brightbill, Chair; WIA - Adult
Michelle Speelman; WIA - Dislocated Worker
Kim Reed; WIA - Youth
Cheryl Stiles; Area Wide Veteran's Workforce Programs - WIA Title 1
William McCoy-Vice Chair; Area Wide Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (ODJFS)
Mary Kern; Adult Basic Literacy & Education (ABLE)
Michael Butkus; Rehabilitation Services Commission
Joyce Drake; Title V Older Americans Act Programs
Dewayne Poling; Post Secondary Voc Education
William McCoy; Area Wide Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and NAFTA Transitional Adjustment
Nelson Patrick; Area Wide Veterans Employment and Training Programs
Gary Ricer; Community Services Block Grant Employment & Training Programs
William McCoy; Area Wide Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program
Thomas Ballengee; Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
Vicki Quesinberry, Director of Morgan County Department of Job & Family Services
John Carter; Noble County Commissioner
Thomas Rose; Area 15 Workforce Investment Board Chair
Jean Danford; Community Service Block Grant Employment & Training Programs
Charney Fitz; Adult Basic Literacy & Education (ABLE)
Linda Josefcyk; Adult Basic Literacy & Education (ABLE)
Debbie Haney; Add'l Partner - Monroe County DJFS
Sally Francis; Zane State College
Jeff Shaner; Morgan County Economic Developer
Mindy Harding; WIA Programs
Susan Hyland; Adult Basic Literacy & Education (ABLE)
Mike Lloyd; Noble County Economic Developer
Pamela Lankford; Ohio Small Business Development Center (OSBDC)
Tim Houston, Add'l Partner - Belmont Tech
Ohio Valley Employment Resource Staff
Administrative Office for the Area #15 COG, WIB, Youth Council ,& One-Stop Board & Committees
Larry D. Hivnor; Executive DirectorRebecca E. Safko; Chief Financial Officer
Taten J. Ayers; Contract Specialist/Technical Assistance
Shirley J. Stephenson; Office Manager
S. Michelle Hooper ; Grant/Financial Assistant
Contact Information
Phone: (740) 732-1441FAX: (740) 732-6232
Email: lhivnor@overwia15.com