The efforts of the Workforce Development programs are overseen by a 27-member board of business and community leaders and a group of seven local elected officials. The Panhandle Regional Planning Commission serves as the administrative and fiscal agent for these two entities and is responsible for over $13 million in annual funding provided by the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Veterans Commission, and local governments.
The Panhandle Workforce Development Board is a business-led group, the majority of which is comprised of employers from the private sector, as well as representatives from community-based organizations, labor, economic development, secondary and post-secondary education, adult and continuing education, literacy, vocational rehabilitation, public employment services, and the State Department of human services. The Panhandle Workforce Development Board is appointed by local elected officials and oversees workforce program services provided in our 26-county region.
Upcoming Meetings
Panhandle Workforce Development Board Meeting – 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
A meeting of the Panhandle Workforce Development Board will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Board members and individuals from the public may access the meeting in person at 3120 Eddy Street, Amarillo, Randall County, Texas. Lunch will be served to Board members at 12:00 p.m.
In order to accommodate Board Members who may want to access the meeting remotely, a hybrid link is provided pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.127 with more than three counties in the State of Texas being represented on the Board. This notice complies with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open Meetings Act, Section 551.041 (Notice of Meeting Requirements); Section 551.043 (Time and Accessibility of Notice Requirements); Section 551.053 (Notice Requirements of a Political Subdivision Extending into Three or More Counties) and Section 551.127 (Videoconference Call). The notice has been filed at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting with the Secretary of State’s Office, the Potter County Clerk’s Office and has been posted in the Administrative Office of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission.
A copy of the full agenda packet for this meeting can be found on the PRPC’s website at http://www.theprpc.org
The PWDB shall provide an opportunity for oral comments from the public during the meeting. Each person wishing to make a public comment shall be limited to three (3) minutes and limited to speaking once per comment period. Comments shall be directed to the Board as a whole. Individual Board members will not respond to questions. In the event that a group of persons supporting/opposing the same position desires to be heard, in the interest of time, a spokesperson shall be designated to express the group’s position.
Panhandle Workforce Development Consortium’s Governing Body Meeting – 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025
A meeting of the Panhandle Workforce Development Consortium’s Governing Body will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Governing Body Members and individuals from the public may access the meeting in person at 415 S.W. 8th Avenue, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. Lunch will be served to Members prior to the meeting.
In order to accommodate Governing Body Members who may want to access the meeting remotely, a hybrid link is provided pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.127 with more than three counties in the State of Texas being represented on the Body. This notice complies with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open Meetings Act, Section 551.041 (Notice of Meeting Requirements); Section 551.043 (Time and Accessibility of Notice Requirements); Section 551.053 (Notice Requirements of a Political Subdivision Extending into Three or More Counties) and Section 551.127 (Videoconference Call). The notice has been filed at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting with the Secretary of State’s Office, the Potter County Clerk’s Office and has been posted in the Administrative Office of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission.
A copy of the full agenda packet for this meeting can be found on the PRPC’s website at: http://www.theprpc.org
The Panhandle Workforce Development Consortium’s Governing Body shall provide an opportunity for oral comments from the public during the meeting. Each person wishing to make a public comment shall be limited to three (3) minutes and limited to speaking once per comment period. Comments shall be directed to the Body as a whole. Individual Body members will not respond to questions. In the event that a group of persons supporting/opposing the same position desires to be heard, in the interest of time, a spokesperson shall be designated to express the group’s position.
Board Members

Francisco Apodaca

Betty Bara

Jay Barrett

Heath Bentley

Wanda Boatman

Texas Buckhaults

Kevin Caddell

Sonja Clark

Edward Dominguez

Jill Goodrich

Michelle Griffin

Kristi Hanes

Crystal Hermesmeyer

Lisa Lillard

Jahnel McClain

Amy Moran

David Parker

Amy Rambo

Charlie Rivas

John Roberts

Paul Salazar

Frank Sobey

Geneva Tiller

Jason Vaden

Brian Wasden

Lisa White
