CEDAR PARK - Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), the facilitator of workforce development services for the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas, is pleased to announce the appointment of six new community and industry leaders to its board of directors. WSRCA’s new board members include Laura Krcmar, vice president of Learning and Development with First National Bank of Bastrop, represents Bastrop County; Sam Dowdy, president of S&D Plumbing in Taylor, who represents Williamson County; Susan Kimball, president of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce, who represents Hays County; Doug Mudd, executive director of Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas, represents Hays County; Deokie Ramlochan, director of Corporate Services with AlgEternal Technologies, represents Fayette County; and Hatch Smith, chief executive officer and administrator with MidCoast Central Medical Center, represents Llano County.
WSRCA board members bring their expertise, knowledge and goals to enhance workforce opportunities across the region, as they serve a term of two-year appointments. They are vital advocates for the employers and job seekers in each community.
Board members play a critical role in ensuring the success of customized workforce development efforts in each of the 28 local workforce areas across Texas. Each board member is carefully selected by the chief elected official in each region and recommended to the board as a nominee for appointment representing multiple categories, including private sector employers, organized labor and community-based organizations, educational agencies, economic development agencies, public assistance agencies, vocational rehabilitation agencies, public employment service, local literacy councils, and adult basic and continuing education organizations. Nominees are reviewed and approved by both the board and the Texas Workforce Commission.
“We’re fortunate to be led by an all-volunteer board of Ddirectors, comprised of recognized community leaders across many areas of expertise, who contribute significant amounts of time, talent, and energy to further our organizational mission of empowering the workforce of our region,” said WSRCA CEO Paul Fletcher. “As we celebrate our 35th anniversary this year, we thank our current and past board of directors for their investments in our community and welcome our new members to the board. We’re excited to tap into their vast experience and insights to enhance our employer-driven workforce system and create new opportunities for central Texans to gain the competencies, skills, and education to become self-sufficient and live a quality life.”
The 30 WSRCA board of directors also include Jenna Fohn Thomas, of Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, representing Bastrop County.
