Director of Business Services, Priscilla Kelley has over 20 years in healthcare management, human resources, volunteerism and marketing. She attended Lake Michigan College and will receive her Business Solutions Professional certificate in the spring of 2008.

Priscilla's great passion for volunteering has lead her to be involved with Long-term Care facilities and elder care.

Mike Shelton is the Business Services Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Sector. He had 34 years of management experience with Whirlpool Corporation in manufacturing, human resources, labor relations, safety, logistics, planning, warehousing, inventory control and materials. Mike also attained the rank of Major in the Air National Guard serving 27 years in public affairs, personnel, supply, cost analysis, safety, and weapons.

He has a B.S. in Management Science from Oklahoma State University and a Professional in Human Resources Certification from the Human Resource Certification Institute. Mike has been married to Cindy for 35 years and has two sons, one granddaughter and one grandson. They are Oklahoma, Chicago, and Lakeshore Lancer sports fans and love living near Lake Michigan.

Business Services Manager, Renee Parnell understands the challenges of recruiting, training and retaining qualified health care professionals. Her two decades of work experience have included medical billing, coding, and transcription with a specialty in Radiological procedures, Hemo/Peritoneal Dialysis, and peer review committee reporting for patients and physicians.

She has worked for private practices and hospital clinical settings including an outpatient hemodialysis unit where she was involved with patient care, quality assurance and other duties. Renee's passion for Hospice and bereavement service has led her to volunteer as a bereavement facilitator at Lory's Place. She is also on the Berrien County Cancer Service's Board of Directors and is a member of the Krasl Art Center.

LeAnna Koerner is the Hospitality Business Services Manager. This industry is growing by leaps and bounds in Southwest Michigan, with over 2,000 employers in the tri-county area alone! LeAnna understands the special challenges they face, and helps with their unique staffing and employment needs. She also facilitates Michigan Regional Skills Alliances to address challenges and provide solutions.

She has over eight years of experience in Human Resources and holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Originally from Illinois, LeAnna has worked with many companies ranging from manufacturing to personnel placement. She moved to Michigan in 2002 to work with Manpower Professional as an On-Site Supervisor for Whirlpool Corp., working as the liaison between Whirlpool managers and engineering/technical contractors.

She has thoroughly enjoyed living in Southwest Michigan, and has taken pleasure in the beautiful beaches and sunsets that St. Joseph has to offer. LeAnna is looking forward to working closely with our community and it's employers for years to come.

Zach Morris is the Business Services Manager for the Construction and Skilled Trades industry. Zach has over 5 years of experience in education and training, which includes working as an Apprenticeship Coordinator for a local Community College. His education includes a Bachelors Degree in Business Professional Studies and an Associates in Marketing from Davenport University.

Since he was raised in a family which owns their own small business, Zach's passion is helping small businesses prosper. He understands the impact a skilled and ready workforce has on all businesses and is working to build the construction and skilled trades workforce pipeline for Southwest Michigan!