About Us
TalNet’s strength is the combined expertise and diverse perspectives of the network partners – individuals and organizations dedicated to empowering people to find careers where they thrive.
They represent a wide range of disciplines but are united in their vision of economic mobility and rewarding work for everyone in West Michigan. Funding is generously provided by the Doug and Maria DeVos Foundation.
Who We Are
Technical Advisory Board
Whitney White
Senior Culture & DEI Consultant, Marsh McLennan Agency
Jason Pasatta
Director of Instructional Services, Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
Chad Patton
Director of Innovation and Development, West Michigan Works!
Marlene Brostrom
Program Manager, HireReach
Rachel Cleveland-Holton
Evidence-Based Selection Consultant, HireReach
Amy Lebednick
Business Solutions Director,
West Michigan Works!
Julie Parks
Interim Dean, School of Workforce Development, Grand Rapids Community College
Network Leadership
Bill Guest
President, Metrics Reporting, Inc.
John Cleveland
President, Innovation Network for Communities