Workforce Development Council
The Workforce Development Council develops programs that will educate, develop, and inspire the future remodeling workforce.
Council Members Responsibilities:
1. Serves in an advisory role to guide the council.
2. Expresses ideas and provides input.
3. Actively participates in meetings, contributing to the discussion, brainstorming, and sharing innovative ideas.
2024 Workforce Development Council Action Items:
1. Pay scales.
2. Support school with no formal trade programs.
3. Streamline request from school.
4. Explore targeting a different workforce option such as 2nd chance employment, veterans, early career first 5 years working.
List of those currently on the Workforce Development Council:
• Allen Deuschle, CR – Kansas City Remodel & Handman Allen LLC
• Cameron Seip – LECET – Labor-Employer Cooperation & Education Trust
• Cody Wright – McCray Lumber & Millwork
• Karen Hughey – KR-HR and Nucleus Training
• Mike O’Connell, MCRS, GCP, CAPS – Hayes Insulation
• Sean DeSouza, CR – Excellence In Construction
• Ted Kincaid, CRPM, CLC, MCR – Black Oak Construction, LLC
• Trevor Burns – McCray Lumber & Millwork