Mayor Reappoints St. Louis Workforce Development Board, Strengthening Citywide Workforce Leadership

ST. LOUIS, MO — Mayor Cara Spencer has reappointed the following members of the St. Louis Workforce Development Board (SLWDB), renewing their terms through December 31, 2027. Each member’s prior term was set to expire at the end of 2025.

Reappointed SLWDB Members:

Lakesha Mathis
Vice President, Strategy, Greater St. Louis, Inc.

Jerri Bowles
Director of Job Center Services, Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development

William Bell
Technology Infrastructure Coordinator, Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council

Mary Lamie
Executive Vice President of Multimodal Enterprises, Bi-State
Development

Allison Deno
Chief of Schools, St. Louis Public Schools

Keyvan Gerami
Dean of Continuing Education & Workforce Development, Ranken
Technical College

Charlotte Hammond
President & CEO, Challenge Unlimited

Regina Greer
Chief Impact Officer, United Way of Greater St. Louis

Danita Neal
Executive Director, Heavenly Sent In Home Care

Michelle Graham
Work Engagement Correspondence & Information Specialist, Missouri Department of Social Services

Roger Spearman
President/Owner, A-1 Private Investigations, LLC

Suzanne Agin
Community Development Director & Senior Vice President, Stifel Bank and Trust

The SLWDB provides strategic leadership and oversight for workforce programs implemented by the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE). The 25-member board is composed of volunteer leaders appointed by the Mayor and represents local businesses, labor organizations, public agencies, and community partners.

SLATE Executive Director Connie L. Johnson congratulates the reappointed members and emphasizes the importance of their continued leadership.

“The expertise and commitment of our volunteer board members are essential to strengthening St. Louis’ workforce,” said Johnson. “Their collaboration with SLATE and the State of Missouri helps create opportunities for both job seekers and employers across the city. We are grateful for their continued partnership.”

In January 2026, the Board will conduct officer elections and complete required actions related to SLATE Missouri Job Center recertification and updates to the SLWDB Local Plan, in accordance with the Missouri Division of Workforce Development.