Workforce board adds 4 memebers

Mar. 12, 2007
By JOSEPH M. DELEON News-Post Staff
jdeleon@fredericknewspost.com

FREDERICK — Four new board members will help steer Frederick County Workforce Services and the employment development system in Frederick County.
     The board helps plan labor market initiatives, improve work force services and monitor the organization's performance. Nearly 30 professionals representing public and private organizations serve on the board.
     David Croghan, who has worked in adult education and training since 1983, is associate vice president for learning and dean of Continuing Education and Customized Training at Frederick Community College.
     He believes the board's role is to make sure services from multiple agencies are available to job seekers and organizations.
     “Because of the diverse needs of youth, people changing careers, dislocated from layoffs, as well as the workforce and hiring needs of employers, an informed network must exist that brings together customers and service providers,” he said. “That is the Workforce Development Board.”
     Jill Hermes has specialized in staffing, recruitment and training with staffing company Manpower for more than 15 years.
     “I believe that promoting employment and training issues is more critical than ever in this contemporary world of work that is always changing due to rapidly evolving economic, technological, social and political situations,” she said. “I hope to assist in the continued development of relevant employment resources benefiting our community.”
     Mary Lou Siegle has nearly 20 years of experience in human resources management in the health care and biotech industries. She specializes in recruitment and employee relations at SAIC-Frederick Inc. SAIC stands for Science Applications Interna tional Corp.
     “I strongly believe in being part of a community that proactively seeks to meet current and future workforce growth and development,” she said.
     Richard Griffin has worked for the past 16 years in urban planning and economic development with government and nonprofit organizations. He's served as the director of economic development for the City of Frederick since 2002.
     “I am hopeful to help ensure that the organization remains responsive to the changing marketplace and helps make connections between job seekers and businesses,” he said.