SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- Ovitt names member to work-force board
The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board has added Mark Smiley, president of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Smiley, appointed by Fourth District Supervisor Gary Ovitt, represents the private sector.

"The Workforce Investment Board plays an important role in building a globally competitive work force and economy," Ovitt said. "Mark Smiley has a wealth of experience in helping businesses to achieve its goals. He will make a great contribution to the board."

Smiley is a former mayor of Glendale, Colo., and co-founder of the Greater Glendale Chamber of Commerce, he has more than seven years of public-service experience. He has also been with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce for two years.

"I look forward to joining this collaborative effort among business, work-force, education and economic leaders for the purpose of building a competitive local work force," Smiley said.