Bill Raymond

President & CEO
Region 1
UPward Talent Council
Website: UPward Talent Council
Phone: 906-280-5529
Email: wraymond@isupward.org

CURRENT FOCUS

Bill Raymond is the CEO of Upward Talent Council, the Michigan Works for the Upper Peninsula.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Prior to his current position he was Executive Director of the Ottawa County Michigan Works!/Community Action Agency in Holland, MI for 10 years. He has held a variety of other positions in community and personal development over the years and is especially interested in, and passionate about, the intersection of workforce and economic development and developing talent for the 21st century economy.

EDUCATION/PERSONAL

Raymond holds a Master of Social Work Degree with a focus on Policy, Planning and Administration from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Temple College, Chattanooga, TN.