The Workforce Summit

The Governor's 2007 Summit on Workforce Solutions

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Featured Speakers

Some Play the Game, Some Change the Way the Game is Played
Howard Putnam Howard Putnam
Howard Putnam’s ultimate objective is “bottom line improvement.” He believes cultures that place “people” as their #1 priority have the greatest long-term impact and success. He is also the former CEO of the highly successful Southwest Airlines.

Building Priceless Loyalty with Young Professionals
Jason Dorsey
Jason Dorsey
Bestselling author Jason Ryan Dorsey shares proven ways to create a culture of loyalty in your organization. Jason first reveals the mindset of today’s young professionals and then shares five creative ways to retain them without paying them more.

Addressing Housing: Local Applications
Anne Hayden Cresswell Anne Hayden Cresswell
As Executive Director of the Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust, Anne is a leader in developing innovative solutions to address Teton County's affordable housing shortage. She has a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to maximize affordable homeownership opportunities for vital members of Jackson's local workforce.
Jack Lewis Jack Lewis
Jack Lewis has long been directly involved in developing affordable and employee housing projects. Jack has extensive experience in the design, construction, management, and financing aspects of these types of projects, as well as assisting residents understand and welcome these elements to their communities.
Christine Walker Christine Walker
Christine is recognized as a community leader and expert on affordable housing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. As Executive Director of the Teton County Housing Authority, she led the organization through several land purchases, has collaborated with development teams to provide affordable housing, and promoted a $5 million Special Purpose Excise Tax.

Immigration: Where Does the Opportunity Lie?
Chris Thomas Chris Thomas
Mr. Thomas has published numerous articles and presented seminars on immigration issues to educate attorneys, corporate executives and managers, human resource managers, and the general community.
Grant Hendren Grant Hendren
Grant is a Human Resource Professional and an active participant integrating communities (as a Bi-Lingual Presenter). As a member of The Vail Resorts, Inc. immigration team, he has extensive experience designing and implementing various programs of seasonal visas (H2B) and student work visas (J1) to best partner our resident and non-resident staffing populations.
Colleen Dubbe Colleen Dubbe
Colleen Dubbe has served as the Manager of the Jackson Workforce Center since 1999, and has been involved in the initial application process for H-2B visas since that time. The Jackson Office has managed the H-2B Guest Worker Program for the State of Wyoming since 2001.

E3: The Link
Walt Nolte Walt Nolte
Dr. Nolte is the President of Casper College. He came to Casper from Trenton, Missouri, where he served as president of North Central Missouri College for seven years. Prior to that, he was vice president/dean of instruction and student services at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Montana.

Workforce Services: Employment, Training, Partnership, Opportunity
Glenna Campagnaro Glenna Campagnaro
Glenna is the Administrator for the Business Training & Outreach Division of the Department of Workforce Services. She oversees programs which include: Apprenticeship Utilization Program, Boomers & Business, Employment & Training for Self-Sufficiency, Senior Community Service Employment Program, Quality Child Care and the Workforce Development Training Fund.
Jim McIntosh Jim McIntosh
Jim McIntosh started with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in August of 1976 as a counselor in Evanston. In April of 1979, he was promoted to Regional Supervisor for the southwest region of the state. He moved to Cheyenne in 1993 to assume the position of Assistant Administrator for Field Services. In 2002, he was given the opportunity to serve as the division's Administrator.
Erin Moore Erin Moore
Erin is the Assistant Administrator for Business Services under the Employment Services Division of the Department of Workforce Services. Erin began her career in economic development after graduating from the University of Wyoming. She came to the Department of Workforce Services in 2005.

Create Attractive Communities, Recruit Talent
Jon Schallert Jon Schallert
Jon Schallert is the only expert in the world teaching small businesses and communities how to reinvent themselves into Consumer Destinations. As President of The Schallert Group, Inc., Jon speaks to thousands annually on his proprietary “Destination Business” principles, which he developed after twenty years of on-site business consultations.

 
Steve Uzzell Steve Uzzell
Steve Uzzell is one of the top advertising and corporate photographers in the country. His work has garnered international acclaim and won numerous awards, including ten from Communication Arts.

Workforce Analysis for Future Investment: The Results
Bill Fredrick Bill Fredrick
Acknowledged as an industry leader and innovator, Mr. Fredrick is a frequent speaker on both corporate location and economic development issues, and he is frequently quoted in national and regional media.