Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 3. B. State Board
Provide a description of the State Board activities that will assist State Board members and staff in carrying out State Board functions effectively. Also, provide a membership roster for the State Board consistent with 20 CFR 679.110-120, including members’ organizational affiliations and position titles.
Current Narrative:
Membership Roster
Florida’s state workforce development board, known as the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors, is made up of 31 members. The Governor chairs the state board. When the Governor is unable to participate, a business representative, approved by the Board, serves as Chair. Currently, Stephanie Smith serves as the Chair on behalf of Gov. DeSantis. Board membership includes the Governor, 16 business representatives, six workforce representatives and eight government officials, including core program state representatives, state legislative representatives, and chief elected officials.
Figure 3.17
CareerSource Florida Board of Directors
Membership Roster
| Name | Business/Agency | Board Representation |
|---|---|---|
| Gov. Ron DeSantis | State of Florida | Government Representative |
| Stephanie Smith Board Chair | TECO, VP of State and Regional Affairs | Business Representative |
| John Adams, Jr. | Booz Allen Hamilton, Lead Associate | Business Representative |
| Sen. Ben Albritton | Florida Senate, Senator / President-designate (2025-26) | Government Representative |
| Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson | Community Foundation of Broward, President and CEO | Community-Based Organization Representative |
| Commissioner Erik Arroyo | Band, Gates & Dramis Attorneys at Law | Business Representative |
| Bayne Beecher | PGT Innovations, Senior Manager | Business Representative |
| Kiley Damone | FinFrock DMC, Culture and Community Specialist | Business Representative |
| Manny Diaz, Jr. | FDOE, Commissioner | Government Representative |
| Robert Doyle III | FDOE, Director of Blind Services | Government Representative |
| Sophia Eccleston | Next Era Energy Resources, Clean Energy Solutions Director | Business Representative |
| Ryan Goertzen | Vice President of Workforce Development for AAR Corporation | Business Representative |
| Eric Hall | Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Secretary | Government Representative |
| Shevaun Harris | DCF, Secretary | Government Representative |
| Tim Hinson | Miller Electric Company, Senior Director of Workforce Development | Labor Representative |
| Bill Johnson | Autobahn Indoor Speedway, Owner | Business Representative |
| J. Alex Kelly | FloridaCommerce, Secretary | Government Representative |
| Allison Kinney | HCA Healthcare, VP, State Government Affairs | Business Representative |
| Joe Marino | Veterans Florida, Executive Director | Veterans Representative |
| Kevin McDonald | Allstate Insurance, Agency Owner | Business Representative |
| Victoria Gaitanis | FDOE, VR, Director | Government Representative |
| Rep. Lauren Melo | Florida House of Representative, Representative | Government Representative |
| Kevin O'Farrell | FDOE, DCAE, Chancellor | Government Representative |
| Commissioner Mel Ponder | Okaloosa County Commissioner | Elected Official - County |
| Mayor Darcy “D.C.” Reeves | Mayor of Pensacola | Local Elected Representative |
| Kimberly Richey Designee to Commissioner Diaz | FDOE, Senior Chancellor | Government Representative |
| Laurie Sallarulo | Junior Achievement of South Florida, President & CEO | Youth Representative |
| Robert Salonen | Florida Institute of Technology, Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships | Education Representative |
| Patsy Sanchez | Buena Vista Consultants, LLC Principal | Business Representative |
| Brian Sartain | Ontic, COO | Business Representative |
| Andrew Schmadeke | Focus School Software, Founder & CEO | Business Representative |
| Les Sims | Armstrong Roofing, Inc., President | Labor Representative |
| Meridith Brock Stanfield | Florida Professional Firefighters, Inc., Legislative Policy Director | Labor Representative |
| Emmanuel Tormes | The Boeing Company, Senior Manager of Government Operations | Business Representative |
| Rep. Dana Trabulsy | Treasure Coast Business Summit, Owner | Business Representative |
| Lindsay Volpe Designee to Secretary Kelly | FloridaCommerce, Deputy Secretary of Workforce Services | Government Representative |
Victoria Gaitanis, Director, Vocational Rehabilitation, Florida Department of Education represents the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Meredith Stanfield, Florida Professional Firefighters, Inc. and Les Sims, Florida Roofing and Sheetmetal Contractors Association represent organized labor.
Kevin O'farrell, Ph.D., Chancellor, Division of Career and Adult Education, Florida Department of Education is unique representation for Title II.
CareerSource Florida’s Board of Directors is statutorily required to meet either in person or by teleconference four times a year. CareerSource Florida councils meet separately, in person or by teleconference, as scheduled and/or at the request of the council chair.
These meetings provide opportunities for the board of directors to address issues impacting the state network, guide and create strategic policy, obtain information about performance, and oversee funding initiatives.
By law, CareerSource Florida is the statewide Workforce Investment Board charged with policy setting and oversight of the workforce system. Section 445.004, Florida Statutes, defines CareerSource Florida’s purpose as designing and implementing strategies that help Floridians enter, remain in, and advance in the workplace. Information about the role of each council and the executive committee is available, along with board and council meeting schedules and materials, on the CareerSource Florida website.