Worksystems Leadership

Patrick is responsible for Worksystems’ program areas and operations including resource development, program development, program management and delivery, partnerships, and investments made by Worksystems in the community. He oversees Worksystems’ program departments and portfolio of programs serving the Portland Metro Area including one-stop services, youth services, community-based services, and employer services. He supports the Executive Director in implementing Worksystems’ strategic vision and plan and in representing the organization in the community.

Tricia is responsible for the overall operation of the organization and oversees human resources, policy development and compliance, IT, fiscal management, evaluation and reporting, process and systems improvement, research and analysis, communications, contracting and procurement, facility management, risk management and business continuity, organizational and staff development, and assists the Executive Director in supporting the Workforce Development Board and managing external relationships. She has 20+ years of experience and joined Worksystems in 2007. Tricia has a Master's in Urban Planning with an emphasis on Economics from Michigan State University and a Bachelor's of Science from Eastern Michigan University. She became a Certified Economic Development Practitioner through the Michigan Economic Developers Association in 2000 and was elected President of the Association in 2004. Her past experience includes serving as the Executive Director of an Community Development Corporation, the Vice President of a Chamber of Commerce and most recently as the Director of the Economic Development Department at the Portland Development Commission. She has also served on the Board of Directors for Baker College. Tricia spends her free time enjoying her country property with her husband and dog where they are frequently visited by black bear, coyote, bobcat, deer and eagles. She enjoys watching Mariners baseball, shooting pool, gardening and cooking (she makes a mean Cacciatore!).

Marcia joined Worksystems in 2014, and is responsible for overseeing all fiscal operations for the agency. Financial planning and reporting, risk management, and reporting to the Workforce Development Board are some of her areas of responsibility. Before joining Worksystems, Marcia spent five years at a non-profit focused on development of affordable housing and delivery of social services. Her previous work experience also includes over 20 years in community banking as a senior financial executive. Originally from the Midwest, Marcia moved to Portland in 2000. In her free time, she’s a hiker, gardener, and amateur home handywoman.

Tricia is responsible for the overall operation of the organization and oversees human resources, policy development and compliance, IT, fiscal management, evaluation and reporting, process and systems improvement, research and analysis, communications, contracting and procurement, facility management, risk management and business continuity, organizational and staff development, and assists the Executive Director in supporting the Workforce Development Board and managing external relationships. She has 20+ years of experience and joined Worksystems in 2007. Tricia has a Master's in Urban Planning with an emphasis on Economics from Michigan State University and a Bachelor's of Science from Eastern Michigan University. She became a Certified Economic Development Practitioner through the Michigan Economic Developers Association in 2000 and was elected President of the Association in 2004. Her past experience includes serving as the Executive Director of an Community Development Corporation, the Vice President of a Chamber of Commerce and most recently as the Director of the Economic Development Department at the Portland Development Commission. She has also served on the Board of Directors for Baker College. Tricia spends her free time enjoying her country property with her husband and dog where they are frequently visited by black bear, coyote, bobcat, deer and eagles. She enjoys watching Mariners baseball, shooting pool, gardening and cooking (she makes a mean Cacciatore!).