Bluegrass Workforce
Innovation Board
The Bluegrass Workforce Innovation Board (BGWIB) is made up of high-ranking professionals, labor representatives, community organizations, and state partners. All members of the BGWIB are appointed by the Executive Committee of the Governing Board of Local Elected Officials.
The purpose of the BGWIB is to provide guidance and oversight of the workforce under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the Bluegrass area.
Members: 19
Meetings: 4 per year
The BGWIB is facilitated by the Department for Workforce Services.
Chair of this committee is Jon Dougherty, Amteck.
Vice-Chair of this committee is Dolly Hollan.
Transparency
The Workforce Governing and Innovation Boards share a common goal of expanding partnerships with community organizations to improve service delivery across all 17 counties, with a particular focus on serving difficult-to-reach populations, including individuals in reentry, recovery, those experiencing homelessness, and veterans.
2026 Dates:
March 11th | June 3rd | September 15th* | December 2nd
All meetings will take place at 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Hybrid meetings, physical location is 2473 Fortune Drive, Suite 180 in Lexington.
* Denotes Joint Training Day, this is an in person meeting between the BGWIB and LEO Workforce Boards. Location to be determined.
Please contact the staff member above for location information.
View additional information including meeting link at: https://bgwib.us/meetings.
- NameRepresentingPaula NolandBusiness/ManufacturingMatt MontgomeryBusiness/ITDaniel KingBusiness/Finance/Small BusinessDanita EcklerBusiness/ManufacturingDolly HollanBusiness/HealthcareJon DoughertyBusiness/ConstructionMicha DrakeBusiness/ManufacturingGarry AllenBusiness/ManufacturingPam HatcherBusiness/HealthcareStacey ThurmanBusiness/ManufacturingDebbie LinkWorkforce/CBOShena LinkWorkforce/Organized LaborDarlene ThomasWorkforce/CBOChristian WellmanWorkforce/Organized LaborErin Tipton, EdDEducation/Higher EduDavid Sturgill, M.A.Education/Adult EduConnie SchnellGovernment/One-StopsRyan HensonGovernment/VocRehabDonna AngelEconomic Development