Laura Catherman has been named the new president of the Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington Workforce Development Board.
Catherman previously held positions within the organization including vice president, operations manager and planner.
“Laura has been with the organization for a number of years and has always shown great promise,” said John Heyer, board chair.
Catherman replaces previous WOW Workforce Development Board president Francisco Sanchez.
“I am grateful for this opportunity to serve the employers, job seekers, and residents of Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties at such a critical time in workforce development,” said Catherman.
The Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington Workforce Development Board is a 24-member, private-sector led group comprised of business, education, labor, and community leaders that serve as one of Wisconsin’s eleven regional Boards. The WOW Workforce Development Board works in collaboration with local elected officials, economic development corporations, businesses and the community to address workforce issues in the three-county area.