Human Learning Systems (HLS) corporate team has extensive leadership experience at all levels of Job Corps operations.
Benjie Williams, HLS President/CEO – Mr. Williams is a long-term leader in the Job Corps program with more than 30 years of experience in Job Corps. In his role as HLS President and CEO, he provides direction and vision to HLS’s corporate team members, Center Directors, and center leadership teams. Mr. Williams has a master’s degree from the University of Hawaii-Chaminade.
Mike Rose, Chief Financial Officer– Mr. Rose oversees and coordinates the finance and administration services for HLS. Mr. Rose has a bachelor’s degree in accounting with over 34 years of accounting experience, including over 22 years of direct Job Corps financial and operational experience.
Victor Abadia, Vice President, Corporate Services – Mr. Abadia has over twenty-five years of experience in the fields of education and business services. He joined the Job Corps community in 2012, when he became the Administrative Services Division (ASD) Director at the Los Angeles Job Corps Center. He holds a doctorate in Organizational Leadership.
Jerry Clevenger, Corporate Manager, Administration-Mr. Clevenger has more than 13 years of experience in the Job Corps program, which includes working as Finance and Administration Director at the Gadsden Job Corps Center, in Gadsden, Alabama and the Phoenix Job Corps Center, in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Clevenger possesses a bachelor’s degree in Business.
Lisa Clark, Director, Enrollment Services and Career Transition Services-Ms. Clark has over 12 years of experience working with Job Corps Admissions and Career Transition Services, Leadership and Personnel Management.
Brad McCormick, Director, Job Corps Operations-Mr. McCormick Mr. McCormick has over 16 years of experience in Job Corps. In his many roles as a Job Corps professional, he has worked as Center Director, Director of Administration, Director of Career Readiness, and Career Development Services Director. Brad has a Masters degree in Organizational Development
Curtis Shepard, Director, Job Corps Operations– Mr. Shepard has over twenty years of experience in the Job Corps program. Mr. Shepard holds a bachelor’s degree from Southern University.
Walker Evans, Corporate Manager, Job Corps Operations– Mr. Evans has an established career as a long-term Job Corps leader. He has served in positions including Career Technical Training Manager at the Woodlands Job Corps Centers, as Deputy Center Director at the Brunswick and Detroit Job Corps Centers, and as CDSS Director at the Flint Genesee, as Center Director at the Flint Genesee Job Corps Center, Center Director at the Phoenix Job Corps Center, and CDSS Director at the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center.
DeAnthony Langston, Corporate Manager, Workforce Partnerships– Mr. Langston has provided support to students enrolled in the Job Corps program for over fourteen (14) years. He has a passion for creating opportunities for businesses (both local and national), sport franchises, and community entities, to provide resources to the company which results in employment, work-based learning and volunteer opportunities for students enrolled at the centers we operate.
Stephanie J. Williams, Corporate Manager, Staff Resources and Teaching & Learning – Ms. Williams has over 23 years of experience in the fields of education and human services. She is a certified teacher in the areas of Adapted Special Education (PK-12), General Special Education (PK-12), and English Education (7-12). She is also a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Penn State University and an Educational Specialist Degree (Ed. S) in Instructional Design & Technology from Valdosta State University.
Melanie Walker, Corporate Manager, Operations Support and Compliance-Ms. Walker began her Job Corps Career in 1979 working at a Job Corps center in various positions. She spent 20 years on center as Records Supervisor and Director of Administration and has previously worked as a Corporate Director, where she provided direct oversight for components of the Job Corps program to include student records, facilities and data management. Melanie holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Donna Betchan, Corporate Manager, Career Development Services – Ms. Betchan began her career in Job Corps more than 20 years ago, at the Guthrie Job Corps Center, where she held positions as Academic Manager, Education and Career Technical Training Manager and Career Technical Training Manager. Ms. Betchan holds a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Oklahoma and is a certified teacher.
Jackie Holloway, Medical Director-Ms. Holloway provides oversight and support for HLS’ Clinical and Behavioral Health Services, including providing oversight to thr Health and Wellness Departments, including Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention and Treatment programs. She holds a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner License, a Registered Nursing Credential, a Master of Science in Nursing Education, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and an Associate’s degree of Nursing.
Layron Lewis, HLS Corporate Manager, Human Resources and Administrative Services – Mr. Lewis is responsible for providing support and assistance to local level Human Resources teams, and administering the company’s corporate HR initiatives, and providing general administrative support to the corporate office.