Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board hosts Annual Meeting.

Dec 11, 2025 | News

SIWDB Annual Meeting 2025
 
 
The Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board (SIWDB) held an annual meeting in collaboration with Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission (Greater Egypt) on December 9, 2025, at the Restaurant at Kokopelli in Marion, Illinois.
 
Board members, staff and guests from Greater Egypt, Man-Tra-Con Corporation and SIWDB attended the meeting. At the meeting, Greater Egypt, Man-Tra-Con and SIWDB leadership honored local employers, customer successes, staff, and board members for their outstanding service to the community.
 
Photos shown at right highlight the event.

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SIWDB Annual Report 2025

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SIWDB Chair Terance Henry honors SIWDB members who have given many years of dedicated service to the board.

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry honors SIWDB members who have given many years of dedicated service to the board.

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry honors SIWDB members who have given many years of dedicated service to the board.

Attendees listen as SIWDB chair Terance Henry speaks.

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry honors SIWDB members who have given many years of dedicated service to the board.

Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission Executive Director Cary Minnis honors local employers and individuals who have contributed to economic development efforts within Southern Illinois.

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry honors SIWDB members who have given many years of dedicated service to the board.

Five Star Industries receives a Meritorious Service Award from Greater Egypt Executive Director Cary Minnis (center).

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry honors SIWDB members who have given many years of dedicated service to the board.

Prysmian Plant Manager Erik Perks (right) accepts a Business & Industry Award for the Prysmian North America plant in Du Quoin, Illinois.

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry honors SIWDB members who have given many years of dedicated service to the board.

Greater Egypt Executive Director Cary Minnis presents Robert Spencer (not present) with an award for 40 Years of Government Service.

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry honors SIWDB members who have given many years of dedicated service to the board.

Man-Tra-Con CEO Stephanie Robinson celebrates customer and employer successes, and reports on how Man-Tra-Con services and grant funding have contributed to economic development initiatives within Southern Illinois.

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry honors SIWDB members who have given many years of dedicated service to the board.

Man-Tra-Con CEO Stephanie Robinson presents Tracy Smith (left) with a state-wide Individual Achievement Award from the Illinois Workforce Partnership.

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry honors SIWDB members who have given many years of dedicated service to the board.

Pepsi MidAmerica Vice President of HR Justin Shewey accepts a state-wide Illinois Workforce Partnership Business Leadership Award from Man-Tra-Con CEO Stephanie Robinson.

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry honors SIWDB members who have given many years of dedicated service to the board.

D&D Electric, LLC receives a state-wide Illinois Workforce Partnership Award for Workforce Solutions from Man-Tra-Con CEO Stephanie Robinson. Left to right: D&D Co-owner Dave Martin, D&D Project Manager Justin Roberts, and Man-Tra-Con CEO Stephanie Robinson.

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry honors SIWDB members who have given many years of dedicated service to the board.

D&D Co-owner Dave Martin talks about his company's mission to give at-risk youth a chance to develop a lucrative career path with solar energy apprenticeship programs.

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry honors SIWDB members who have given many years of dedicated service to the board.

Man-Tra-Con CEO Stephanie Robinson honors Program Manager Dana Marlow with an Impact Through Service Award for going above and beyond in serving our adult, dislocated worker, and youth customers.

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry honors SIWDB members who have given many years of dedicated service to the board.

The Man-Tra-Con Leadership Team gathers for a group photo. Left to right: CEJA Program Director Greg Bouhl, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Theresa Smith, CEO Stephanie Robinson, Program Manager Dana Marlow, CFO Debbie Kee, Employer Services & Special Grants Director Emily Perks, Administrative Coordinator Tammy Kirk, and Program Director Katie Zanotti.