Mid-America Workforce Summit

18th Annual Kansas Workforce Summit

JANUARY 23-24, 2019

ENERGIZING EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT

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2019 MID-AMERICA WORKFORCE SUMMIT AGENDA

DAY ONE • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019

REGISTRATION BEGINS

EXHIBITS OPEN

OPENING PLENARY LUNCHEONKansas Governor Laura Kelly (Invited) and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue (Invited)

BREAK AND EXHIBIT VISITATION

THE RURAL DIMENSIONS OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Brian Dabson, Research Fellow at the School of Government, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will explore how rural areas are subject to the same broad economic forces that are radically reshaping sectors, industries, and occupations for the nation as a whole. This reshaping includes the very structure of employment, the untethering of employment from specific location, increased labor market volatility and changing hiring practices.

Dabson’s presentation is based on his essay published in the Federal Reserve System’s new publication Investing in America’s Workforce: Improving Outcomes for Workers and Employers available at www.InvestInWork.org.

KACCTE BUSINESS PANELDeb Grunst, Vice President of Information Technology, Westar Energy; Jack Frederick, Foley Equipment; Jack Allston, Executive Director, Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corp.; and Jina Kugler, School Counselor, Wamego USD 320, will participate in this business panel discussion.

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ROADMAP FOR EMPLOYING THOSE WITH DISABILITIESJim Porter, Chair, State Board of Education; Michael Wasmer, Director of State Government Affairs, Autism Speaks; and Rocky Nichols, Executive Director, Disability Rights Center of Kansas, will discuss the work being done by Transition Work Group. The Work Group is a large cross-agency, cross-disability group whose sole goal is to improve the transition from school to work, with a focus on competitive, integrated employment.

The panel will be facilitated by Steve Gieber, Executive Director, Council on Developmental Disabilities.

REGIONAL LABOR MARKET UPDATETyler Tenbrink, Labor Economist, Department of Labor, will present the latest statistics measuring the health of the regional labor market, including job growth and industry performance.

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PREPARE YOUTH FOR COLLEGE, CAREER AND FUTURE SUCCESSSponsored by Kansas Enrichment Network

Martha McCabe, Executive Director, KC STEM Alliance; Ann Zimmerman, Ecosystem Coordinator, KC STEM Alliance; and Jackie Shufelberger, Operation Support Manager, Bartlett & West, will discuss how KC Rising has helped the Kansas City Region to build capacity, bring existing businesses to scale, and fully realize the KC region’s potential. The session will showcase ways in which the

Alliance engages area industries through financial support, associate engagement, event hosting, and strategic thought leadership.

The panel will also examine how the workforce initiative can be applied to other communities.

RECEPTION, CASH BAR AND EXHIBIT VISITATION

CELEBRATION BANQUET Midwestern Higher Education Compact PresentationSusan Heegaard, President, Midwestern Higher Education Compact

SDA Performance AwardsKansas Department of Commerce

KACCTE Award of Merit PresentationKansas Department of Education

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND EXHIBIT VISITATION

THE 2019 LEGISLATIVE UPDATEPat Roberts, U.S. Senate (Invited); Julia Lynn, Kansas Senate; Bud Estes, Kansas Senate; Ed Berger, Kansas Senate; Barbara Ballard, Kansas House of Representatives; Ken Rahjes, Kansas House of Representatives; and Brad Ralph, Kansas House of Representatives.

RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMSCarla Tillmon, Community Affairs Specialist with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), will discuss FDIC’s free resources that support financial education and access to safe, affordable insured accounts for youth participating in workforce programs.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR UPDATETheo Coney, Director of Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), will provide an overview of the VETS mission (Prepare, Provide, Protect and Promote) and the services/resources offered. Theo will also briefly discuss the HIRE Veteran Medallion Program.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIESLynne Hinrichsen, USDA Rural Development State Director, will moderate a panel discussion investigating workforce development challenges and opportunities from the perspective of representatives of organizations involved in response efforts in their respective states. Panelists include Michelle Bish, Executive Director, Northeast Workforce Development Board; Johnny Moffitt, Associate Director, Little Dixie Community Action Agency; Diana Arn, Vice Chancellor for Academic Services, University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton; Imagene Harris, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Impact Investment, Network Kansas; and Brian Fogle, President, Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

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DAY TWO • THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019

PRESENTERS

BRIAN DABSON • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL Brian Dabson became Research Fellow at the School of Government, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in July 2016 after serving as Associate Dean, Research Professor, and Director of the Institute of Public Policy in the University of Missouri’s Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs. Prior to coming to the United States, Dabson was Director of the Center for Employment Initiatives, a UK-based research and technical assistance nonprofit that worked across Europe on community and economic development

programs, and in a number of local government planning and economic development positions in Liverpool and Glasgow.

Dabson’s presentation is based on his essay published in the Federal Reserve System’s new publication Investing in America’s Workforce: Improving Outcomes for Workers and Employers available at www.InvestInWork.org.

DEB GRUNST • WESTAR ENERGY Deb Grunst was appointed Vice President, Information Technology in 2015. Prior to that, she became Executive Director, Information Technology in 2014. She joined Westar Energy in 2011 as Director, Business Systems. Having received her computer science degree in 1986 from South Central College, Mankato, Minn., Deb’s career in information technology began in Mankato in 1986, where she was Manager, Application Development, at National Independent Billing for 10 years.

Deb is a member of Edison Electric Institute’s Chief Information Officer Executive Advisory Committee, and serves as a board member for the Prevention and Recovery Services (PARS) and for the Kansas Advisory Council for Career & Technical Education (KACCTE).

JACK FREDERICK • FOLEY EQUIPMENT Jack Frederick is a native of Wichita and 2006 graduate of Wichita North High School where he was active in their Automotive Technology program. Frederick graduated from Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, KS) in 2010 and went to work for Foley Equipment soon after graduation. In 2007, while at Pitt State, he was elected as the National College Post-Secondary President for the national SkillsUSA organization.

Frederick is responsible for Foley’s Oil and Gas service as well as Foley’s Rebuild Center in Park City, Kansas, where the company reconditions engines for the different industries served in their territory.

LAURA KELLY • KANSAS GOVERNOR (INVITED) Governor Laura Kelly was elected in 2018 to serve as the 48th Governor of Kansas. Prior to this, she was a Kansas State Senator from the 18th district. Elected in 2004, Laura was the Ranking Minority Member on both the Senate Ways and Means Committee and the Public Health and Welfare Committee. In addition, she served on the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, the Health Policy Oversight Committee, the Home and Community Based Services Oversight Committee, the Health Care Stabilization

Fund Oversight Committee, the Pay Plan Oversight Committee, the KPERS Study Commission, the Joint Committees on Pensions, Benefits and Investments, the Legislative Post Audit Committee, the Building and Construction Committee, and the Legislative Budget Committee. Prior to serving in the Senate, Laura was Executive Director of the Kansas Recreation and Park Association for 18 years.

SONNY PERDUE • SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE (INVITED) Sonny Perdue is currently serving as the 31st United States Secretary of Agriculture. As Secretary of Agriculture, Perdue has focused on helping new farmers get started in agriculture, announcing a mentoring program in August 2017. He has worked to assist rural communities, helping farmers operate with less regulation, increasing exports, and passing the 2018 Farm Bill. Perdue previously served as the 81st Governor of Georgia from 2003 to 2011.

JINA KUGLER • WAMEGO USD 320 Since 2001, Jina Kugler has served as a high school counselor in Wamego working closely with students on their individual plans of study and career planning. Jina served on the state-level IPS committee and was a board member for Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corp. Jina is passionate about partnering with post-secondary institutions as well as business and industry to provide more opportunities

for students. In 2018, she was named an ACT K-12 College and Career Readiness Champion.

Jina grew up in Smith Center, KS and attended Kansas State University receiving a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with teaching endorsements in English, journalism, psychology and speech. She was an English teacher in Great Bend and an English/journalism teacher in Wamego before earning her master’s degree in school counseling and guidance services.

STEVEN GIEBER • KANSAS COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Steven Gieber is the Executive Director of the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) and serves as the Vice Chair of the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities. The Council has a long history of providing leadership in the area of employment for people with disabilities from supporting self-employment, supported employment and bringing Project Search to Kansas. Steve has also served on the Local Area One Workforce Development Board since its inception and was

appointed to the Kansas Employment First Commission.

Steve is a lifelong Kansan who earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Art, then a Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University.

JIM PORTER • KANSAS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Jim Porter has dedicated the last 50 years to his career in education and has spent 34 years as the Superintendent of Schools both in Missouri and Kansas. In 2015, he was elected to the Kansas State Board of Education and currently serves as its Chairman. Jim is heavily involved in his community. He has served as a Board of Director for numerous organizations including the Fredonia Public Library and Arts Council and is a member of the Fredonia Lions Club.

Jim received his undergraduate degree from Hardin Simmons University and a Masters in Secondary Education from North Texas State University.

JACK ALLSTON • POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. Jack has been Executive Director of the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation for the last three years. Prior to that, he worked the majority of his time, the ten years prior, for the New Mexico Economic Development Partnership arranging appointments and meetings for economic development officials in the state of New Mexico.

He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Lowell in Business Administration and Northeastern University, Boston, with a Masters in Labor Economics. He is a graduate of the Economic Development Institute, University of Oklahoma, American Economic Development Council, and the Institute for Organization Management sponsored by Chamber of Commerce of the U.S.

ROCKY NICHOLS • DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER OF KANSAS Rocky Nichols brings over 25 years of experience in non-profit leadership and public policy advocacy (11 as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, two as legislative staff and 15 at DRC Kansas). Rocky is a veteran advocate for disability rights issues. Rocky is also a former member of the Next Generation Leadership Committee of the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.

Rocky received his undergraduate degree from Washburn University and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Kansas.

TYLER TENBRINK • KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Tyler graduated from Kansas State University in 2005. While at Kansas State, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics. Tyler then attended graduate school at the University of Kansas starting in 2005. In 2006, he graduated with a Master of Arts Degree in Economics. Upon graduation, Tyler joined the workforce taking a job in the financial services industry. Nearly two years later, he started as a Labor Economist for the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor.

Since 2008, Tyler has worked in LMIS moving from Labor Economist to his current position as Senior Labor Economist. He works on several projects within LMIS including long-term employment projections, high demand occupations, and the monthly labor report.

MARTHA MCCABE • KANSAS CITY STEM ALLIANCE Martha McCabe, Executive Director for the Kansas City STEM Alliance, manages relationships with pK-12 schools, post-secondary institutions, STEM organizations and industry working on strategic education initiatives, community partnerships and workforce needs locally, regionally and nationally. Martha coordinates outreach and advocacy efforts serving as a liaison to the national Project Lead The Way and FIRST organizations focused on access and equity strategies.

Martha received both her graduate and undergraduate degrees from the University of Kansas.

ANN ZIMMERMAN • KANSAS CITY STEM ALLIANCE Ann Zimmerman, Ecosystem Coordinator for the Kansas City STEM Alliance, has supported the work of non-profits for over 25 years. Ann has a background in strategic planning and marketing, program development, event management, fundraising and governance. As a skilled facilitator, problem solver and communicator, Ann thrives on building consensus and moving organizations forward.

In 2011, Ann was part of the planning team to develop the KC STEM Alliance and has helped that organization grow to serve thousands of students in the KC metro area.

MIKE WASMER • AUTISM SPEAKS Mike, Director of State Government Affairs, joined Autism Speaks in 2011 and has helped lead the passage of autism insurance reform laws across the country. A frequent speaker on autism advocacy and policy, Mike has also successfully advocated for the addition of meaningful autism benefits in many self- funded health benefit plans. While continuing his work with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of autism insurance laws, Mike and the State Government Affairs Team

at Autism Speaks are also working to improve transition services and outcomes for individuals impacted by autism.

JACKIE SHUFELBERGER • BARTLETT & WEST Jackie Shufelberger, Operation Support Manager at Bartlett & West, has worked for the engineering and technical solutions company for almost 19 years. One of Shufelberger’s key responsibilities with the company is to manage the charitable outreach in Topeka. Bartlett & West is a company that needs employees with STEM skills and has helped drive and support some of the STEM activity in Topeka.

Jackie has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

PAT ROBERTS • U.S. SENATE (INVITED) Pat Roberts is a senior member of the United States Senate. A member of the Republican Party, Pat has served since 1997. He previously served as the Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Born in Topeka, Kansas, Roberts is a graduate of Kansas State University. He served as a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a newspaper reporter before entering politics in the late 1960s. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1980. He served eight terms in the House, including one as

chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. Roberts was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996 and is currently serving his fourth term.

JULIA LYNN • KANSAS SENATE Senator Lynn was elected to the Kansas Senate in 2006 after a long career in Marketing and Sales. Senate Committees include Chair of Commerce, Vice Chair of Judiciary, Tax, Utilities, Legislative Post Audit. Other appointments include Governors Council on Tourism, KansasWorks Board, and the Judicial Council Subcommittee on CINC.

When not serving in Topeka, Senator Lynn is an Account Executive for an IT Business Solutions company.

BUD ESTES • KANSAS SENATE Bud Estes represents District 38 in the Kansas Senate. Senator Estes resides in Dodge City, Kansas, and formerly represented the 119th District in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2013 until 2017. Estes, along with his brothers, owns Bucklin Tractor & Implement, which includes five John Deere dealerships in western Kansas. Bud is a graduate of Fort Hays State University.

ED BERGER • KANSAS SENATE Ed Berger is a lifelong Kansan raised on a small family farm in Harvey County. He attended Hutchinson Community College, has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wichita State University and a Doctorate in Education from Kansas State University. Berger was part of the charter faculty at Seward County Community College in 1969 before becoming Dean of Continuing Education. He then served as Dean of Continuing Education at Hutchinson Community College before becoming President, a position that he

held for 23 years. He is now President of Berger Training and Consulting. In 2016, Berger was elected State Senator for the 34th District in Kansas.

SUSAN HEEGAARD • MIDWESTERN HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT Susan Heegaard, President of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact, has a long history of working in higher education. From 2004 to 2009, Susan served as Commissioner of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, as well as serving as a Commissioner Alternate for the Midwestern Higher Education Compact. Starting in 2013, Susan was a Senior Consultant with HCM Strategists, a public policy firm connecting state and system leaders with effective approaches aimed at improved postsecondary education outcomes.

Susan holds a law degree from Mitchell Hamline College of Law and a bachelor’s in economics and government.

KEN RAHJES • KANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ken Rahjes was raised on a family farm and ranch in north central Kansas near the community of Agra, where he lives today. He is beginning his fourth year as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, serving the 110th District. He currently serves on the Taxation and Transportation committees and is Vice- Chairman of the Water & Natural Resources Committee.

Rahjes is also President of Authentic Ag, Inc., a multi-channel agriculture media company, including the Kansas Ag Report television program along with AgView.net and radio network.

BRAD RALPH • KANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Representative Ralph is currently the City Attorney for Dodge City, Kansas. Prior to this position, he was in private practice with the firm of Williams, Malone & Ralph for 25 years. He is in his first term in the Kansas legislature.

Representative Ralph currently serves on Committee on Appropriations, Judiciary Committee, and the Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development.

Brad has been active in his community in leadership positions with his church and the Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas. He has also served the legal profession on several professional committees, including the Kansas Bar Association’s Professional Ethics Committee.

Representative Ralph is a graduate of St. Mary of the Plains College and Washburn University School of Law.

CARLA TILLMON • FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Carla Tillmon is a Community Affairs Specialist with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection. Carla is responsible for convening banks, non-profits and other community stakeholders to identify community development opportunities through appropriate outreach events and serves as a liaison for financial institutions, examiners, community organizations and other stakeholders in the areas of economic inclusion, the Community Reinvestment Act and fair lending laws in

Kansas and South Dakota.

Prior to joining the FDIC, she was employed for 10 years with the U.S. Department of Labor, Women’s Bureau, implementing projects and programs related to promoting the interests of women and families. She worked as a workforce development professional for 15 years before joining the Women’s Bureau. Carla is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.

BARBARA BALLARD • KANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rep. Barbara Ballard was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 1992. She represents the 44th House District, covering most of western Lawrence.

Within the Lawrence community, Rep. Ballard serves on the Board of Directors at the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center and Cottonwood, Inc. She and her husband attend Plymouth Congressional Church, where she participates in the Chancel Choir. In the past, Ballard has also served on

the board of directors of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and was a member of Rotary International. She also served eight years as the first black woman on the Lawrence Public School Board and was elected Board President twice.

As a state legislator, Rep. Ballard is active on the House Appropriations Committee. She also serves on the House Committees on Social Services Budget. Rep. Ballard was the first black member elected to the House Leadership team and has served as Democratic Caucus Chair for over 10 years.

Nationally, Rep. Ballard has been extremely active in the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), a policy organization committed to advancing the welfare of African Americans. She currently serves as the Vice President of the NBCSL Executive Committee and has also served as a State Regional Chair and Vice-chair. Rep. Ballard was recognized in 2007 as the organization’s Outstanding Legislator of the Year.

MICHELLE BISH • NORTHEAST WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Michelle Bish is a workforce development professional and has served as the Executive Director for the Northeast Workforce Development Board since May 2015. Michelle began her career in workforce development in 2008 as a National Emergency Grant Coordinator in Southeast Kansas. Michelle also worked as Project Director and State Program Manager overseeing WIOA programs and services. Michelle

began her career in long term care health administration and is a licensed Assisted Living Director.

Michelle is a graduate of the Northeast Oklahoma Regional Alliance Leadership Academy.

JOHNNY MOFFITT • LITTLE DIXIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. Johnny Moffitt is the Associate Director for Little Dixie Community Action Agency, Inc. and oversees different programs, including the Drug Free Communities Program, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children Program, and the Self Help Housing Technical & Management Assistance Program. Johnny also worked as a Planning Director that wrote grants for overall agency program expansions, enhancements, new programs, job creation, and other avenues to assist low-

income persons within the service area to become self-sufficient.

Johnny received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

LYNNE HINRICHSEN • USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT STATE DIRECTOR IN KANSAS Lynne Hinrichsen served the state of Kansas as the Agribusiness Development Director for the Kansas Department of Agriculture for the past four years. Prior to working in the public sector, she owned and operated a professional staffing service for 13 years where she provided human resource consulting services to companies as well as temporary and permanent employment opportunities to people.

She has an extensive background in sales, marketing, advertising, management, strategic planning and business development through her career in the staffing, beef cattle and food distribution industries. She remains active in the agricultural industry through membership in the American Angus Association, Kansas Angus Association, American Angus Auxiliary, Kansas Angus Auxiliary, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Kansas Livestock Association. She has served in officer and committee roles within several of these organizations and most recently was the President of the American Angus Auxiliary after serving eight years on the board.

Hinrichsen is a graduate of Michigan State University with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Science and Agricultural Communications. During college she was a member of the livestock, meats and horse judging teams and an active member of the MSU Block and Bridle organization.

THEO CONEY • U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Theo Coney joined the U.S. Department of Labor and became the Director of Veteran Employment and Training for the state of Kansas in November of 2016. Coney has over 15 years of public service experience, seven of which were served in a law enforcement capacity and five years as a State Veteran Employment Program Manager with the Kansas Department of Commerce. Theo served as a Field Radio Operator in the United States Marine Corps. After serving honorably at two American Embassies, he exited

the Marine Corps in 2004 to pursue higher education endeavors.

In 2008, Theo graduated from Upper Iowa University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and an Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management. Currently, Theo is attending the University of Missouri pursuing a Doctorate’s degree in Higher Education Administration and Leadership, with research that focuses on veterans’ transition and service accountability. Coney’s commitment to veterans, passion for service and values are in accordance with the highest standards and tradition of the USDOL-VETS.

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IMAGENE HARRIS • NETWORK KANSAS As Director of Strategic Partnerships & Impact Investment, Imagene oversees NetWork Kansas’ flagship statewide loan portfolios, including StartUp Kansas, Kansas Capital Multiplier programs, and the new Kansas Community Investment Fund. She also assists with NetWork Kansas’s involvement in the Kansas Healthy Food Initiative. Imagene joined NetWork Kansas in December 2013 after working in compliance

for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).

Imagene is a lifelong Kansan, hailing from Franklin County and now calling Lawrence home, where she also earned a BS in environmental studies from the University of Kansas. Most recently she completed her Masters of Business Administration from Fort Hays State University.

BRIAN FOGLE • COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS Brian Fogle is President at Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Prior to joining CFO, he spent 30 years in banking in Springfield. Brian has been active in numerous civic and non-profit groups. He currently chairs the Good Community Committee and is on the board of Every Child Promise, the Mercy Health Foundation, the Downtown Council of Champions, Healthy Living Alliance, and the Missouri Scholarship and Loan Foundation.

Brian’s hometown is Aurora, MO, where he is a graduate of Aurora High School. He has his B.B.A. and M.B.A. in banking and finance from the University of Mississippi.

DIANA ARN • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT MORRILTON Diana Arn is the current Vice Chancellor for Academic Services with the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton. Diana has worked with UACC of Morrilton since 1987 when she began her career as an instructor for Business Education. Diana has served on various educational boards and committees.

EXHIBITORSAZTEC SOFTWARE Adriane Fajnor51 Commerce StreetSpringfield, NJ 07081Phone: 973-258-0011Toll-Free: 800-273-0033Email: Receptionist@AztecSoftware.comWeb: www.AztecSoftware.com

BUTLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Tiffani Price901 S. Haverhill RoadEl Dorado, KS 67042Phone: 316-218-6236Email: TPrice@ButlerCC.eduWeb: www.ButlerCC.edu

CITY OF LARNED Charles Spina417 BroadwayLarned, KS 67550Phone: 620-285-8519Email: CSpina@CityofLarned.comWeb: www.CityofLarned.org

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF MID-AMERICAKelly Stanford1919 Delaware StreetLawrence, KS 66046Phone: 785-856-5190Email: Andrea.Chavez@CISMidAmerica.orgWeb: www.CISMidAmerica.org

COWLEY COLLEGETina Grillot125 S. Second StreetArkansas City, KS 67005Phone: 620-441-5376Email: Tina.Grillot@Cowley.eduWeb: www.Cowley.edu

EMSI Connie Sharp409 S. Jackson StreetMoscow, ID 83843Phone: 208-883-3500Email: Connie.Sharp@EconomicModeling.comWeb: www.EconomicModeling.com

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Carla Tillmon1100 Walnut Street, Suite 2100Kansas City, MO 64106Phone: 816-234-8127Email: CTillmon@FDIC.govWeb: www.FDIC.gov

FLINT HILLS TECHNICAL COLLEGE Bryan Crouch3301 West 18th AvenueEmporia, KS 66801Phone: 620-341-1301Email: BCrouch@FHTC.eduWeb: www.FHTC.edu

FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITYDEPARTMENT OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Joe Chretien60 Park StreetHays, KS 67601Phone: 785-628-4314Email: JChretie@FHSU.eduWeb: www.FHSU.edu/AppliedTechnology

GEOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONSTim Duffy1001 Omaha CirclePalm Harbor, FL 34683Phone: 727-786-7955Toll-Free: 888-710-4867Email: TDuffy@GeoSolInc.comWeb: www.GeographicSolutions.com

EXHIBITORSKANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS - GED Sue Grosdidier1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520Topeka, KS 66612Phone: 785-430-4289Email: SGrosdidier@KSBOR.orgWeb: www.KansasGED.org

KANSAS ENRICHMENT NETWORK Marcia Dvorak1617 St. Andrews DriveLawrence, KS 66047Phone: 785-864-9665Email: MJDvorak@KU.eduWeb: www.KansasEnrichment.net

KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Peggy Torrens900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 653Topeka, KS 66612Phone: 785-296-2221Email: PTorrens@KSDE.orgWeb: www.KSDE.org

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL CAMPUS

Jennifer Pfortmiller1615 Anderson AvenueManhattan, KS 66502Phone: 785-532-5988Email: Global@KSU.eduWeb: www.Global.KSU.edu

NORTHWEST TECH ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Michael Zimmerman1209 HarrisonGoodland, KS 67735Phone: 785-890-1578Email: Michael.Zimmerman@NWKTC.eduWeb: www.NWKTC.edu

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION CENTER

Tim O’ConnellPhone: 202-768-0587Email: Tim.Oconnell@WDC.USDA.govWeb: www.RD.USDA.gov

VOCATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE John Reeves2346 235th StreetFairfield, IA 52556Phone: 641-233-0128Email: John@TheWorkSuite.comWeb: www.VRI.org or www.TheWorkSuite.com

THE 2019 KANSAS WORKFORCE SUMMIT WOULD LIKE TO THANK:

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE CAPITOL PLAZA HOTEL AND STAFF FOR ACCOMMODATIONS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT.

PRESENTERSLaura Kelly • Kansas Governor (Invited)Sonny Perdue • Secretary of Agriculture (Invited)Brian Dabson • University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDeb Grunst • Westar EnergyJack Frederick • Foley EquipmentJack Allston • Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corp. Jina Kugler • Wamego USD 320Steven Gieber • Kansas Council on Developmental DisabilitiesJim Porter • Kansas State Board of EducationRocky Nichols • Disability Rights Center of KansasMike Wasmer • Autism SpeaksTyler Tenbrink • Kansas Department of LaborMartha McCabe • Kansas City STEM AllianceAnn Zimmerman • Kansas City STEM AllianceJackie Shufelberger • Bartlett & WestSusan Heegaard • Midwestern Higher Education Compact

Pat Roberts • U.S. Senate (Invited) Julia Lynn • Kansas Senate Bud Estes • Kansas SenateEd Berger • Kansas SenateBarbara Ballard • Kansas House of RepresentativesKen Rahjes • Kansas House of RepresentativesBrad Ralph • Kansas House of RepresentativesCarla Tillmon • Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationTheo Coney • U.S. Department of LaborLynne Hinrichsen • USDA Rural Development State Director in KansasMichelle Bish • Northeast Workforce Development BoardJohnny Moffitt • Little Dixie Community Action Agency, Inc.Diana Arn • University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Imagene Harris • NetWork KansasBrian Fogle • Community Foundation of the Ozarks

EXHIBITORSAztec SoftwareButler Community CollegeCity of LarnedCommunities in Schools of Mid-AmericaCowley CollegeEmsiFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationFlint Hills Technical CollegeFort Hays State University Department of Applied TechnologyGeographic Solutions

Kansas Board of Regents - GEDKansas Enrichment NetworkKansas State Department of EducationKansas State University Global Campus Northwest Tech Engineering TechnologyUSDA Rural Development Innovation CenterVocational Research Institute

SUMMIT SUPPORTERSFlint Hills Job CorpsKansas Advisory Committee for Career and Technical EducationKansas Association of Community College TrusteesKansas Association of Technical Schools and CollegesKansas Board of RegentsKBOR, Technical Education AuthorityKansas Department of LaborKansas Economic Development AllianceKansas Enrichment NetworkKansas Independent College AssociationKansas Local Workforce Investment Boards Kansas State

Board of EducationKansas State Council of SHRMKANSASWORKS - Kansas Department of CommerceKANSASWORKS State BoardMidwestern Governors AssociationMidwestern Higher Education CompactNational Association of Workforce BoardsSER CorporationTeam Kansas (Kansas Calvary)U.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of LaborWestern Kansas Manufacturers Association

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