CWDC Welcomes New Members


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Feb. 1, 2024 - Today the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced eight new appointments and three reappointments to the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC). A Governor-appointed, public-private partnership, the CWDC advises, oversees, and integrates the work of the Colorado talent development network to meet the needs of employers and workers across the state.

The CWDC is also excited to welcome Jonathan Liebert as its new chair. "I am honored to begin my role as Chair and welcome our newest members,” said Liebert. “Their contributions will undoubtedly broaden the Council's impact, solidifying stronger connections with industry partners, local businesses, and communities statewide."

Newly appointed members include:

  • Rob Andrews of Denver to serve as a representative of workforce
  • Andrew Bercich of Lone Tree to serve as a representative of business 
  • Ann Cesare of Colorado Springs to serve as a representative of business
  • Beth Cobert of Denver to serve as a representative of business
  • Marla Jones-Newman of Parker to serve as a representative of business
  • Anthony Lugard of Montrose to serve as a representative of business
  • Scott Mangino of Denver to serve as a representative of business 
  • David Thurow of Grand Junction to serve as a representative of business

Reappointed members to serve a second term include:

  • Seth Harvey of Colorado Springs to serve as a representative of business 
  • Jonathan Liebert of Colorado Springs to serve as a representative of business 
  • Karla Nugent of Lafayette to serve as a representative of business

"We welcome the newest members of the CWDC and are excited for what we will accomplish together,” said Lee Wheeler-Berliner, managing director of the CWDC. “The viewpoints and connections that our new and reappointed members bring are invaluable and will enrich our work across the state, and I am eager to collaborate with each of them as we move into 2024.”

The CWDC is grateful to the outgoing members (listed below) for their contributions to the state of Colorado and our communities.

  • Ann Marie Braga
  • Denise Burgess
  • Kevin Cory
  • Steve Fechheimer
  • Danielle Kirkpatrick
  • Frannie Matthews 
  • Heather Terenzio 
  • Lawrence Wagner