Paul Dunn, CEO
Mr. Dunn is the Chief Executive Officer for Kaiser Group and has significant experience in the development of one of the highest performing systems of workforce center operations across the country. He joined Kaiser Group as a consultant in the fall of 2010 and assumed the role of CEO in April 2011. He has worked with operations and implemented an accountability system for employees at all levels of the organization, including personal goals and accountability throughout each operation, (color coded and posted at operations) and a detailed Performance Review on a monthly basis to ensure programmatic and financial systematic accountability. He believes that everything we do is measureable and should be shared openly to create mentoring opportunities and the sharing of best practices to raise the overall performance of operations.

Dr. J Wyatt Pope, President, Kaiser Group, is a member of the Kaiser Group management team and participates in program planning and implementation. Dr. Pope has a unique knowledge base and experience from both local and state perspectives. He served as director of Workforce Programs at Tallahassee Community College and provided the leadership in implementing the TANF and WIA reforms. He served as an elected County Commissioner for Wakulla County in North Florida, and served as chair of the commission during the implementation of Florida’s Workforce Program Consolidation and regional realignment. He also served on the local Regional Workforce Development Board (Workforce Plus) prior to becoming the Executive Director of the board. Following his time as Executive Director of the local Workforce Development Board in Tallahassee he served as the Regional Vice President of the Southeast United States for Arbor Education and Training. Prior to the merger of ACS State & Local Solutions with Arbor he served as Vice President of Operations in the Workforce and Community Solutions line of business. He was then selected to serve as the Deputy Director for Workforce Services at the State of Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation under Governor Jeb Bush’s Administration. His particular emphasis was in the Modernization Initiative in Eligibility Determination for the Economic Self-Sufficiency Program in Florida and Workforce Development Initiatives.

Dr. Pope has extensive experience in leadership, management, administration, policy formulation and implementation, planning, budgeting and program management at the state and local level. Dr. Pope is recognized as one of the most outstanding Workforce Development Board Executives to serve a region in Florida having dramatically reduced the cost of WIA programs per individual in his region. He has been instrumental in shaping policy at the local and state level. His subject matter expertise with state and federal programs assists Kaiser Group in developing stronger program operations, outstanding consultant services, exceptional program management and strong positive relationships with our customer base. He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Florida State University.

Chris Berry is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for The Kaiser Group. The CFO has management oversight and responsibility for all financial functions within the organization. Chris came to Kaiser in March of 2010 with over 16 years of experience in the finance and accounting field, with over 13 years of that specialized in Workforce Development and Human Services. Prior to joining the Kaiser Group, Chris served as a Vice President/Controller with Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) responsible for the accounting of two lines of businesses with over 125 nationwide projects with total revenue of $485M. He also served in various financial roles with Lockheed Martin IMS, before its buyout by ACS. Chris’ experience in the Workforce Development business has taken him to Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Orlando, Florida; Austin, Texas; and Washington, D.C.
Chris received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Western Kentucky University and his MBA from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Chris resides in Palm Coast, Florida with his wife and two teenage daughters.

A well recognized expert in the field of Workforce Development with a career that spans 30 years as head of the Kaiser Group. The Kaiser Group website is the best place to find the many areas that have evolved over the last 30 years. Pete’s basic interest in Training started in the United States Air Force and has continued to the present. Pete is unique in that he still operates in our One-Stops, enjoys running workshops, and is involved in national organizations to ensure the important presence of Workforce Development as part of the fabric of the United States in world competitiveness. One can also find Pete underneath one of his classic Volvos that always seem to be in various stages of total restoration.

Mr. Nitz has provided training and consulting services regionally, nationally and internationally on staff development and training, Workforce Development and Welfare Reform service design, and research and evaluation of Workforce and welfare to work programs. He led the Kaiser team as lead evaluator from 2004-2007 when Kaiser was the Independent Evaluator for Arkansas’ Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA) program. He is a past recipient of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) – Staff Development Award. Mr. Nitz currently manages successful WIA and TANF programs in Wisconsin and consults with Kaiser WIA and TANF programs in Florida and Kansas.

 Mr. Nitz graduated from Beloit College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and has earned a Master of Science degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In addition, Mr. Nitz has earned the credentials of Nationally Certified Counselor through the American Counseling Association and Certified Workforce Development Professional through the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals.

Randy Meyer has nearly 30 years of experience in Workforce Development offering a unique background that blends direct service delivery, program management, and contract administration. During his career, his responsibilities have included: Chief Operating Officer; Vice President-Human Resources, Director of Operations, Employment Services Manager, and Vocational Counselor/Case Manager. Randy’s strong administrative background includes contract and compliance management, supervision of professional and support staff, budget planning and control, policy development and administration, and strategic planning. In addition he has considerable experience in recruitment, selection and training, compensation and benefits administration, and the development and administration of human resource policies and procedures.

Mr. Rieboldt currently serves as the Vice-President of Quality Systems for the Kaiser Group, and has over 17 years of experience in workforce development services. He has had experience in quality management systems development and implementation, project management, systems analysis, and process mapping. Mr. Rieboldt also has experience with vocational assessment, case management, program design and development, training workshop development and presentation, supervision, computer skills training, IT support, and network administration. He was the team leader in the successful implementation of an ISO 9001:2000 based Quality Management System for the Kaiser Group's Corporate operations, and the Quality Systems company's operations in the Walworth County Job Center. These systems were certified to the ISO 9001:2000 standard in February of 2001.

Ann has a Masters degree in Education with a concentration in Curriculum Development and Instruction, Educational Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Education with a concentration in Special Education. Her strengths include instructional design/materials development, training delivery, multimedia production, desktop publishing, and conference planning. She is also experienced in consulting with business leaders and workforce development professionals to determine training and business needs, human resource development, training design and delivery, strategic planning, working with at-risk youth and special needs students, program planning, functional analysis, and facilitating focus groups. Ann also brings private business management experience as well, having co-owned 5 restaurants for 4 years.

Tony has over 20 years of experience in Social Services and Workforce Development. This experience includes extensive responsibility in One-Stop operations and management of programs such as WIA and TANF. Tony played a vital role in the development and maintenance of welfare reform initiatives in Wisconsin and has also had involvement in similar initiatives in New York City and the Netherlands. He has provided numerous training and consulting services related to Workforce Development, program operations, and case management strategies throughout the United States.

Tony has a Ph.D. (ABD) in Counseling from Marquette University. He is a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) and Board Member of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP).

Marilyn was on the planning and development team for the Walworth County Job Center which opened in 1990 and is currently the Manager and responsible for all WIA programs in the County including adult, youth and dislocated worker programs. Since Kaiser Group is also the TANF provider for Walworth County, she is also the Director of Operations for those services as well.

She received a Degree in Education in 1971 from UW-Oshkosh and possesses Wisconsin lifetime teacher certification for K-12 Special Education. She taught in several school districts before employment with the Kaiser Group. Since 1979, she has been on the itinerant faculty of Gateway Technical College and presently holds Technical College System Teacher Certification for Goal/Basic Skills, English as a 2nd Language, and Career Education. She is a Certified Workforce Development Professional through the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP).

Marilyn is a founding member of the Walworth County Literacy Council and has served as the Board President since its formation in 2005. She is on the Leadership Team which is responsible for program oversight for the Southeastern Wisconsin WIRED Initiative serving the greater Milwaukee region in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Dorcas Washington has 15 years experience as a Workforce Development professional providing services at all levels of the workforce system. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resources Management from Auburn University. Prior to coming to workforce development, Dorcas lead teams in the retail and education industries. She has managed Kaiser Group one stop operations in Racine, Wisconsin and two locations in Northern Florida including the region covering the state’s capital. Ms. Washington works with local workforce boards, community partners and other stakeholders to provide seamless services throughout the service area.

Irene Brenon currently serves as the Project Manager in Kansas Local Area III – Workforce Partnership - serving the counties of Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte. In her role, she is responsible for oversight of all one-stop operations in the three county areas and supervision of 80 functional staff members. Ms. Brenon has 24 years of experience managing workforce development programs. Her work at both the state and local level include responsibility for administration of workforce development programs, as well as coordination, operational oversight and direct delivery of services and solutions to job seekers and businesses.

Caroline has worked in the Brevard workforce development system for nearly 12 years. Caroline has been employed with the Kaiser Group Inc. for the past 6 years. Ms. Joseph-Paul has earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida and an M.A. in Management and Leadership from Webster University. Ms. Joseph-Paul has demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of workforce development programs, an ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, and the leadership and organizational skills to effectively manage One Stop operations.

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