Livingston County Michigan Works! staff 
      William Sleight     Director     (517) 552-2100
  Justin Al-Igoe Assistant Director (517) 552-2102
  Mitch Bugaj Business Manager (517) 552-2103
  Mary Switzer Customer Service Manager (517) 552-2104

  

 

 

 

Service Center Partners

 Livingston County Michigan Works!, a department of the County of Livingston, administers workforce programs for the county and serves as staff to the Livingston County Workforce Development Council.

The job seeker and employer services available at Livingston County Michigan Works! are provided by agencies and organizations selected by the Livingston County Workforce Development Council through a competitive bid process.

In addition, the Workforce Development Agency, State of Michigan provides services to Veterans, and Michigan Rehabilitation Services provides employment services to individuals with disabilities.

Descriptions and list of contacts are in the tabs below:

Ross IES

Ross IES, a division of Ross Learning, Inc., provides career counseling and case management services for job seekers, assessment services, and basic education services. Ross also delivers the county's Work First program for public assistance recipients and an employment readiness program for out-of-school youth. Ross IES also offers fee-based assessment and recruitment services for area employers.

Jody Buchholz     Program Director     (517) 552-2110
Bill Lovelady Business Services Representative (517) 552-2154
Michelle Gonzalo
Business Services Representative
(517) 552-2107
Darlene Kimmel
Case Manager
(517) 552-2066
Patricia Kwasny
Administrative Assistant
(517) 552-2108
Sarah Nolan
Instructor (517) 552-2153
Sandy Palazzolo
Case Manager
(517) 552-2111
Janell Ross
Case Manager
(517) 552-2147
Patricia Thomas
Case Manager
(517) 552-2109


Community Mental Health Authority of Livingston County

The Community Mental Health Authority of Livingston County is responsible for the Michigan Talent Bank and other basic labor exchange services offered at the Service Center. They also deliver specialized services such as the Trade Act Programs and the Federal Bonding Program.

David Storey     Counselor     (810) 299-4073
Anna Marie Gonzales Customer Service Representative (517) 552-2101
Debi Gehr Customer Service Representative (517) 552-2063  (familiar with ASL)
Lorri Palka Customer Service Representative (810) 299-4071
Patty Sudbay Counselor (517) 552-2106


WDASOM - Veterans Employment Service

The Workforce Development Agency, State of Michigan (WDASOM) offers counseling and support services for Veterans seeking employment. The Veterans' Employment Representative is available on Tuesdays at the Livingston Service Center. Please call to set up an appointment.

Fred Pittman    Veteran's Representative    (517) 552-2119
WDASOM - Rehabilitation Services

Michigan Rehabilitation Services provides specialized employment and training services to individuals with disabilities. MRS staff are available at least three days per week. Please call to set up an appointment. 

Galen Paxton     Rehabilitation Counselor     (517) 552-2118
Becky Munce Rehabilitation Counselor (517) 552-2118