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Capital Region Workforce Development Board Announces New Assistant Director for Regional Workforce System Operations Lee Pendleton

The Capital Region Workforce Development Board has named Thomas “Lee” Pendleton as the new Assistant Director for Regional Workforce System Operations and Performance Management.

“I’m proud to be joining this amazing team,” said Pendleton. “The Capital Region Workforce Development Board has a history of doing great work for the community, and they are clearly poised to take public service to the next level. I’m looking forward to being a part of that.”

Pendleton brings an extensive background in workforce development, program management, and strategic operations leadership to the Capital Region workforce system. Coming from Workforce Solutions Capital Area, the workforce board of Austin, TX, Lee is proficient in workforce systems optimization, ensuring compliance with WIOA regulations and aligning programs with evolving labor market needs.

“Our Workforce Board is excited to welcome Lee Pendleton to the Capital Region and our regional workforce system,” states Brian Williams, Executive Director of the Capital Region Workforce Development Board.  “Lee brings extensive expertise in regional workforce system operations, performance management, overseeing multi-site workforce programs, and implementing data-driven operational improvements that align directly with our Board’s priorities around system accountability, continuous improvement, and effective service delivery. Lee’s leadership will strengthen our capacity to manage complex funding streams, support our system’s partners, and advance measurable workforce outcomes across the Capital Region.”

“Lee Pendleton joins our Workforce Board team at an important moment for the regional workforce system;” states Jim Hurley, President of Home Instead Senior Care of Albany and Schenectady and Workforce Board Chair.  “Lee understands how strategy, performance, and frontline service come together, and this addition brings more depth to an already exceptional team.  We are confident his leadership will strengthen outcomes for jobseekers, businesses, and partners throughout the Capital Region.”

The Capital Region Workforce Development Board serves as the central hub of the regional workforce development system, strengthening the skills of Capital Region’s workforce through partnerships with business, education, and community organizations.  For more information, visit www.capreg.org.