PPWFC
helps businesses solve their workforce-related business
problems, resulting in improved profitability, productivity
and competitive edge.
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Sherman Swafford, Senior Business Consultant and Team Lead, has a bachelor’s degree in History from West Virginia University. Mr. Swafford has over 16 years experience as a social worker, seven years in management, and five years as a private consultant. In his role as a Senior Business Consultant, he primarily serves the Healthcare Industry. |
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Dana Rodenbaugh, Director of Training and Development, develops curriculum and coordinates the training and educational services for businesses and career developers. Dana has his M.Ed. from Loyola University and has conducted post-graduate work in psychology at the University of Missouri. He is a certified instructor with the National Career Development Association and has been in management, clinical work, and education for over thirty years. |
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Linda S. Johnson, PHR, Senior Business Consultant and Human Resource Consultant develops and delivers customized training workshops for businesses. She also consultants with businesses regarding talent management and human resource employment principles. Linda is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, holds a Professional Human Resource (PHR) certification, a certified instructor through Mountain States Employers Council and has been in management, training and human resources for over 25 years. |
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Duke Compton, Senior Business Consultant, retired from the Air Force in 1990. Duke managed a private security company and operated a FAB for LSI Logic. He holds degrees in technology and the law. He serves the hospitality/tourism industries, retail outlets, janitorial and maintenance contractors, call centers, and staffing agencies. |
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John Wilson, Senior Business Consultant, engages financial businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government groups on a wide variety of their workforce needs. Mr. Wilson earned his Master’s at Northwestern University and his B.A. from the University of Illinois. He founded a philanthropic consulting firm in New York City that he ran until following his passion for business to the Workforce Center. |
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Steve Fehl, Training Specialist and Job Analyst, is a qualified administrator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, with over 15 years experience using the MBTI with organizations, staffs, and individuals. Steve consults with employers concerning skill clusters and skill levels as part of the Workforce Center’s WorkKeys ® program. Steve has done graduate work in values theory and development and holds an MA in Psychology. Currently, Steve is working on a Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree from the Colorado School of Professional Psychology in Colorado Springs. |
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Patricia Frank, Local Veterans Employment Representative and Team Lead, connects employers with Military Veterans and transitioning service members to create a winning situation for all. She holds two Masters Degrees from the University of Northern Colorado: Community Counseling and School Counseling. A Navy veteran, Ms. Frank has seven years experience in employment programs. Her passion is helping our veterans transition to civilian careers. |
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Staci Stephany, Business Technician, brings 11 years of professional experience to El Paso and Teller county businesses to help them with their growth. She posts jobs on an exclusive database to attract quality employees and helps coordinate Hiring Events and Career Fairs to accomplish that same end. She also runs background investigations for employers to ensure hiring of proper employees. Staci’s input to the work of the Business Consultants plays a key role in helping the Group meet its objectives. |
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Paula Blair, Events Planner, ensures quality, customized events built around customers’ needs, including hiring events, information sessions, training seminars, and conferences. Ms Blair holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Colorado State University. She has worked in several arenas including Crisis Intervention Counseling, Youth Instruction, Life Enhancement Facilitation, Career Consulting, and Events Planning. |
Business Consultants are your single point of contact
for consultation, information, and services provided
by PPWFC. Each business consultant is assigned an industry
and is the PPWFC expert for that industry.
The PPWFC Event Planner will handle
all the details on your hiring event at our main office
at 2306 E. Pikes Peak Avenue. The Event Planner will
search our database for qualified candidates, send
out invitations, and set up the interview room. You
simply show up on interview day with your applications
and your hiring managers. It doesn’t get much
easier than that!
How does PPWFC work with your business? Your business
consultant will meet with you to:
1. Learn about your business, resources and goals, while
you learn about ours!
2. If there may be a fit, your
business consultant will conduct an in-depth analysis
of your company’s
unique situation.
3. Next, your business consultant will prepare options
and recommendations for you to consider. 4. Then, if acceptable, your business consultant will
help implement recommendations and follow through to
ensure your success. |
