Welcome to the Cochise County Local Workforce Investment Board (LWIB)
The board is composed of members nominated by organizations or agencies that they represent. The Cochise County Board of Supervisors then appoints them to this board.
The Function of the LWIB is: To provide policy guidance; planning, evaluation and oversight of work force development activities; to network community resources and actively participate in the economic development of Cochise County
Our Mission: The Cochise County Local Workforce Development Board (LWIB) will provide leadership and opportunities for career preparation and development in Cochise County.
Our Values: Integrity, Self-Sufficiency, Respect, Teamwork, Initiative, and Commitment.
Our Value Statements: We promote personal improvement through education and training. We value integrity, open communication, innovation and teamwork. We honor these values by respecting diversity, self-sufficiency and individual commitment.
Our Vision: With the Cochise County Workforce Development, Inc. (CCWD), build a bridge for developing employees for employers and employers for employees.
We are always looking for new members from the business communities throughout Cochise County. Please contact any board member, or the staff of Cochise County Workforce Development, Inc, for more information.
Ron Curtis
President, Cochise County LWIB
LWIB Members
Vada Phelps, Executive Director - Cochise County Workforce Development, Sierra Vista
Ron Curtis, President - The Stockman's Bank, Sierra Vista (520) 458-5200
Steve Roybal, Vice President - Department of Economic Security, Bisbee
Doris Tolbert, Secretary - Avon Representative
Duane Brofer, Treasurer - Sierra Vista
Sally Rieger Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center
Librado Ramirez Southeastern Arizona Human Resources Council
Sheila DeVoe Heidman Cochise College
Andres Renteria DES, Vocational Rehabilitation
Gilbert Davidson Arizona Electric Power Co-Operative, Inc.
Craig Johnson University of Arizona South
Jack Bauer Hallmark Mortgage Company
Ellen Clark Northern Cochise Community Hospital
Kevin Goates Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
Kara Harris EnRich Southwest
Bob Kirk Southwest Desert Images
Barry Albrecht Sierra Vista Economic Development
Kerry D. Holyoak National Bank of Arizona
Bill Nolan Rex Allen Theater
Gudrun Hightower Fidelity National Title
Creden W. Huber Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Coop.
Jessica Dilworth Cochise College
Jay Tripp
AFL-CIO
Donald L Roberst Ed.D
Willcox Unified School District
Jessica Dilworth
Cochise College
Angel De La Torre Benson Lumber Company
Emery Sylvester
Arizona Electric Power
Luis Flores III
JC Penney's
