Current BAC Roles/Functions

Goodwill’s Business Advisory Council has been in existence since 1998. It is comprised of volunteer members who represent the local business community.

The primary purpose of the BAC is to provide assistance in the development and guidance of current and future Goodwill services, which assist people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in achieving self-fulfillment through meaningful employment.

The function of the BAC is to lend advice and support to Goodwill in the following areas:

• Identification and development of programs to target specific skills needed in the community
• Promotion of current programs
• Advocating for Goodwill within our community
• Helping to identify employment opportunities for program graduates through networking with professional peers
• Promoting the Goodwill mission within the community by explaining the connection of the donated goods program to Goodwill services
• Increasing support for the Donated Goods Program by initiating donation drives and/or partnerships with businesses/organizations
• Supporting youth services through mentoring and career-related activities
• Serve as the YouthWorks! program advisory committee/board
• Developing resources through fundraising, and the acquisition of grants and janitorial contracts
• Establishing and updating curriculum

BAC Chair:

• David Justus, Stephen F. Austin State University

Community Members:

• Kay Brock, Pilgrims Pride

• Tina Cavasas, City of Diboll

• Robert Gilmer, Brookshire Brothers

• Bettye Modisette, Memorial Health Systems

• Tim Monroe, DARS

• Debbie Richards, Yates Broadcasting

• Rodney Roebuck, Goodwill Industries of Central East Texas

• Brenda Russell, TLL Temple Memorial Library

• Robbie Ward, Wal-Mart

• Chantele Wideman, Lowes

Goodwill Staff Members:

• Nancy Bledsoe, Executive Director
• Nikki Roberts, Program Director 
• Michelle Nash, IT Director
• May Adams, Workforce Development Manager