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Workforce Solutions is led by a locally nominated Board of Directors (Board) that is representative of the tri-county region it serves. This Board operates under the following guiding principles: Sustainable Partnerships, Economic Opportunity, and Strategic Vision for Change.
The 25-member Board consists of 51% private sector representation, while the remaining 49% is comprised of education, community based organizations, labor, vocational rehabilitation, public assistance, and employment services representatives. The Board is responsible for the planning, evaluation, oversight, and fiscal accountability of the Workforce Services and Programs of the tri-county region.
Board OfficersMs. Dalinda Guillen, Chair Dr. Ricardo R. Gonzalez, Vice Chair Mr. Rudy Salinas, Treasurer Mr. Jaime Ortiz, Secretary | Board Members
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Hidalgo County: Dr. Ida Acuña-Garza Ms. Sara Garza Mr. Ramiro Garza Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez Mr. Gene Hanson Dr. Daniel P.King Dr. Manuel Ochoa
Ms. Rose Ortega Mr. Jaime Ortiz
Ms. Sonia Quintero Mr. Rudy Salinas Ms. Celeste Peña Dr. Robert Martinez
Mr. Brenton 'Brent' Baldree
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Starr County: Mr. Noel Benavides Ms. Rose Benavidez Mr. Federico Lopez Mr. Exiquio “Kito” Saenz Mr. Ruben Villarreal
Willacy County:
Mr. Aurelio “Keter” Guerra
Ms. Irma Hulen
Mr. Roy Sheneman
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City of McAllen: Ms. Dalinda L. Guillen Mr. Francisco Ochoa Ms. Edna Posada |
| Chief Elected OfficialsLead CEO – Judge John Gonzales, Willacy Co.
Mayor Richard Cortez, City of McAllen
Judge Ramon Garcia, Hidalgo Co.
Judge Eloy Vera, Starr Co. |
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