Local Board & State System

Our Mission

To provide leadership, oversight, guidance and assistance to institutions and agencies delivering training and workforce services in order to meet the economic development and employment needs of Bay, Gulf, and Franklin Counties.

Local Leadership

Kimberly Bodine serves as Executive Director of CareerSource Gulf Coast, which is governed by a local Board of Directors. CareerSource Gulf Coast is part of a network of local CareerSource Boards and is overseen by the state through CareerSource Florida.

CareerSource Gulf Coast is one of 24 regional workforce boards around the state of Florida. It is chartered to serve the workforce and training needs of Bay, Gulf, and Franklin Counties. Our board members represent a broad cross-section of industry, economic development, government, and education partners. They bring an industry focus as well as management and policy development expertise to the provision of workforce services in our community and administer federal funds in a way that reflects the values of private business. The vehicle for providing employer and job seeker services is the CareerSource Gulf Coast Job Center on Highway 231 in Panama City. The Board creates the vision and the focus of workforce services in our region and selects service providers who are best suited for ensuring that our workforce meets the employment needs of our community.

CareerSource Gulf Coast Board of Directors

Chair: Jennifer Conoley, Gulf Power Company

Vice Chair: Ed Phelan, Maritech Machine, Inc.

Betty Croom, Croom Transportation

Ted Mosteller, Apalachee Electronics

Lisa Barnes, PanCare of Florida

J. Patrick Farrell, Jr., Gulf Coast Property Services, LLC

Becca Hardin, Bay County Economic Development Alliance

Fred Croon, Central Labor Council

Stephan Jordan, IAMAW District Lodge No. 75

Roderick Pearson, Vocational Rehabilitation

Dr. John Holdnak, Gulf Coast State College

Jim Norton, Gulf District Schools

John Deegins, Bay County Veteran’s Services

Dr. Patricia Hardman, Gulf County Coastal Community Association

James "Bo" Patterson, Bo Knows Pest Control

Randy Pridgeon, Gulf County Economic Development Coalition

Sandra Henry, W.D. Bass & Company, CPA and Financial Planning

Executive /Finance Committee

Chair: Jennifer Conoley, Gulf Power Company

Vice Chair: Ed Phelan, Maritech Machine, Inc.

Betty Croom, Croom Transportation

Ted Mosteller, Apalachee Electronics

Board Meeting Minutes Board Meeting Agenda

General Meeting (September 28th, 2017 August 14, 2018

Executive Committee Meeting (September 28th, 2017) September 11, 2018

Annual Meeting (October 17th, 2017) January 15, 2019

General Meeting (January 9th, 2018)

Executive Committee Meeting (January 9th, 2018)

General Meeting (March 13th, 2018)

Executive Committee Meeting (March 13th, 2018)

Executive Committee Meeting (April 6th, 2018)

General Meeting (June 12th, 2018)

Executive Committee Meeting (June 12th, 2018)

General Meeting (August 14th, 2018)

Executive Committee Meeting (August 14th, 2018)

General Meeting (September 11, 2018)

Executive Committee Meeting (September 11, 2018)

Partners

To provide workforce development services, leadership of CareerSource Gulf Coast relies on a strong network of community, economic development, and governmental partners.

Economic Development Partners

Bay County Economic Development Alliance

Gulf County Economic Development Coalition

Florida's Great Northwest

Opportunity Florida

International Economic Development Council

Governmental Partners

The CareerSource Gulf Coast Board is the custodian of federal monies and is rigorously evaluated by the state. CareerSource Florida measures us on many outcomes quarterly and yearly. In Florida, these core measures are used to determine performance incentives with the possibility of adding to local funds and support. We partner with several state agencies to provide a seamless system of programs for our community.