Ushering in a New Era: Welcome The New Centralina WDB Leadership Team for 2015-2016

MEET THE CENTRALINA WDB CHAIR—GISELLA APARICIO-BUSSE"

The Centralina Workforce Development Board is pleased to announce its leadership team for 2015-2016." At the June 9,2015 Board meeting,Gisella Aparicio-Busse was elected Board Chair. Gisella Busse is the Human Resources Director at Husky Rack and Wire,a lead manufacturer in the material handling industry located in Denver,NC (Lincoln County).

Gisella Busse has served on the Centralina WDB for six years." During her tenure with Centralina WDB,Gisella has held several different positions including Chair of the Centralina WDB Youth Council,Vice-Chair of the Board,and now the Centralina WDB Chair."" She brings 20 plus years of human resource experience in a variety of industries to the Board.

"I am very excited to be a part of this season of change. It is my hope that we embrace all the changes coming with the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and take advantage of them to make our Board the most effective it can be," Busse said.

Busse has several goals set for her term as the Centralina WDB Chair:

• To build a Board that is motivated to make a difference in the Centralina WDB region.
• Build collaboration between partners (colleges,middle and high schools,and the Centralina WDB NexGen Council).
• Continue to market the Centralina WDB flagship product,NCWorks.
• Strive for 100 percent satisfaction for all of the Centralina WDB customers,employees,prospective employees,and employers.

"Overall,I believe in order for us to be effective,we need to fully interact with our customers,schools,local government,and other boards," said Busse." "We also need to be identified as an organization that delivers results and meets the needs of our customers,and that’s my ultimate goal."

In her spare time,Busse enjoys spending time with her husband Jeff,of 25 years and attending swim meets with her daughter Megan." She also enjoys spending time on the lake and enjoying a beautiful day on the beach." "

MEET THE CENTRALINA WDB VICE-CHAIR—JOEY CHAMBERS

The Centralina Workforce Development Board is pleased to announce its leadership team for 2015-2016." At the June 9,2015 Board meeting,Joey Chambers was elected Board Vice-Chair. Joey Chambers is President of ProEdge Precision,LLC in Statesville,NC (Iredell County). Joey is an accomplished executive with a proven ability to develop and implement quality systems and core business strategies that support growth and financial objectives." With over 20 years of experience in advanced manufacturing and a heavy concentration in aerospace,he has led key initiatives that have substantially increased revenue flow without additional capital expenditures.

Over the years,he has effectively developed new concerns with well managed capital acquisition and established new customer partnerships with Fortune 500 companies while establishing facilities and teams to accommodate growth.

Chambers has served on the Centralina WDB since 2014. He is a respected leader with the ability to build highly motivated management,quality and manufacturing teams focused on achieving company goals and objectives to support continuous improvements.

"As a small business owner I recognize firsthand the challenges that are being put on industries with regard to business growth and job creation by the lack of skilled talent available in the workforce," said Chambers." "I feel it is my obligation,not only to my employees,but also to my children,the community,and the next generation to provide my full involvement in developing the pipeline to fill jobs in this region."

Chambers has successfully provided leadership,strategic vision,and tactical execution while supporting the key business needs of several manufacturing operations for both small businesses and large corporation."

In his spare time,he enjoys golfing,cycling,spending time with his wife of 22 years,their son Andrew,and daughter Emily."

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