Manistee's Bytwork named to Michigan Works! board - Manistee News Advocate

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LANSING — The Michigan Works! Association has added Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce president Stacie Bytwork to its new board of directors.

Michigan Works! is the state’s primary workforce development association focused on ensuring Michigan’s employers and talent pipeline have access to the skills needed to support a robust economy, according to a press release.

The executive committee consists of chairperson John Kaczynski; first vice chairperson Shana Lewis; second vice chairperson Cindy Romanowski; secretary Jennifer Llewellyn and treasurer Jacob Maas.

“It is an honor to work with this group of distinguished workforce and talent development leaders from across the state of Michigan,” said Kaczynski, new chair of the Michigan Works! Association Board of Directors. “This group will continue to advocate for access and opportunity to continue to develop the next generation of Michigan’s talent.”

With changing workforce development needs, the Michigan Works! Association has recognized the need to adapt by ensuring it has "the most inclusive board representation possible," according to an association release.

"The association is excited about the increased diversity of voices on the new board from individuals who are devoted to creating opportunity and career pathways for all, supporting the growth of business and industry, and creating innovative, responsive, and successful Michigan Works! system to build the workforce of tomorrow," part of the release states.

The changes made to the Michigan Works! Association Board of Directors will result in:

• Increased representation of Michigan businesses including but not limited to, small businesses, entrepreneurs and some of Michigan’s largest employers across key industries and sectors.

• New strategic partners who understand the importance of local workforce development programs including, but not limited to, local elected officials, post-secondary education, economic development, vocational rehabilitation and corrections.

• Better geographic representation from across Michigan to ensure urban and rural voices are represented.

• Incorporation of key leadership from each of the 16 Michigan Works! organizations which will foster inclusiveness, local voices and statewide strategy.

“We are excited to work with our new board of directors to continue creating innovative workforce solutions for Michigan’s businesses and residents,” said Ryan Hundt, CEO of the Michigan Works! Association. “The new board of directors will have a positive impact on the way we do business in the future by helping the Michigan Works! Association continue as a national leader in advocacy, leadership, training, communication and collaboration.”

Board members include:

• Ed Benning, Flint Mass Transportation Authority general manager and CEO;

• Mark Berdan, Michigan Works! Region 7B Consortium executive director;

• John Bierbusse, Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! executive director;

• Stacie Bytwork, Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce president;

• Erika Comerford, Carmeuse North America human resources generalist;

• Ben Damerow, Michigan Works! Southwest director

• David Darbyshire, co-owner Revitalize IT and Cyb Lings, Inc.

• Jane Doty, H&H Restaurants, Inc., president

• Dan Dunn, vice president of human resources, Comerica Bank

• David Goudreau, Northern Wings president

• Lee Graham, Operating Engineers Local 324 Labor Management Education Committee, executive director

• Todd Gustafson, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren Powered by Kinexus, president and CEO

• Shamar Herron, Michigan Works! Southeast, director

• Chris Holman, Michigan Business Network, founder and CEO

• John Kaczynski, director of Governmental Affairs Saginaw Valley State University

• Shelly Keene, Michigan Works! West Central executive director

• Jody Kerbyson, GST Michigan Works! CEO

• Shana Lewis, executive director of talent acquisition, Trinity Health Michigan

• Jennifer Llewellyn, Oakland County Michigan Works! director

• Lance Lyons, Lyons Industries, Inc. president

• Jacob Maas, West Michigan Works! CEO

• Charlie Mahoney, Four-M Associates Communications Group president

• Matt McCauley, Northwest Michigan Works! CEO

• Marisue Moreau, Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium director

• Bill Peterson, department and international representative assistant to secretary treasurer/skilled trades United Auto Workers International Union

• Greg Pitoniak Southeast Michigan Community Alliance Michigan Works! CEO

• Michelle Rafferty Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, COO

• Bill Raymond, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! CEO

• Chris Rishko, Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! CEO

• Cindy Romanowski, director of human resources Arbre Group Holding

• Carrie Rosingana, Capital Area Michigan Works! CEO

• Robert Showers, Clinton County Board of Commissioners Chair

• Terri Weems, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation president

• Kimberly Wood, Mann Construction controller

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