Meet the human capital strategists
The Council is governed by a 17 member executive committee comprised of nine representatives from the private business community, seven local elected officials (one from each jurisdiction) and the president of Thomas Nelson Community College. The Executive Committee plans, coordinates and expedites the work of the Board and may take action, when necessary, between Board meetings. The Executive Committee exercises the authority and power of the Board, to the extent permitted by law.
Executive Committee - Private Sector Members
- Dr. John Olson, Chair
ECPI University
- Mark Stefanick, Vice Chair
Ferguson Enterprises
- Rhonda Bunn
Canon Virginia, Inc.
- Dr. Robert P. Fleishauer
Science Systems & Applications, Inc.
- Greg Garrett
Greg Garrett Realty
- Dr. Vince Warren (interim)
Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
- Dr. Robin Nelhuebel
Riverside College of Health Careers
- Dale Stone
Wal-Mart D.C.Local Government Members
- The Hon. James “Jimmy” Gray
Councilman, City of Hampton
- The Hon. Herbert R. Green, Jr.
Councilman, City of Poquoson
- The Hon. James Icenhour
James City County Board of Supervisors
- The Hon. Phillip N. Bazzani
Gloucester County Board of Supervisors
- The Hon. Benny Zhang
Councilman, City of Williamsburg
- The Hon. Jeffrey Wassmer
York County Board of Supervisors
- The Hon. Tina Vick
Vice Mayor, City of Newport News
Thomas Nelson Community College Member
- Dr. John T. Dever
President, Thomas Nelson Community College
Local Government Staff / Non - Voting
- Alan K. Archer
Assistant City Manager
City of Newport News
- Sheri Newcomb
Acting Deputy Community Services Director
York County
- Sherry Spring
Director of Economic Development
Gloucester County
- Pete Peterson
Assistant City Manager
City of Hampton
- Peter P. Walentisch
Human Services Director
City of Williamsburg
- Barbara Watson
Assistant Manager of Community Services
James City County
- James “Randy” Wheeler
City Manager
City of Poquoson
Local Educational Institution / Non-Voting
- Joseph Johnson
Executive Director
New Horizons Regional Education Center
Peninsula Council For Workforce Development Staff / Non-Voting
- William H. Mann, Jr.
Executive Director
Peninsula Council for Workforce Development