Susan has 28 years of experience in administering federal programs and for the past 14 years has been the Executive Director of the local Workforce Investment Board – Workforce Escarosa, Inc. She also served as the Deputy Director of Workforce for the State of Florida for approximately 2 years. She serves as the Vice Chair for the Florida Workforce Development Association; sits on numerous Economic Development Councils’ boards/advisory committees; and is involved in the development of future talent through post secondary Career Academy initiatives.
Susan graduated from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, and resides in Pace, Florida with her husband Wayne Nelms, Capt., USN (Ret).