September 18
September 18, 2008
TNS APPOINTS JAN STRICKLIN DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TNS announces today that Jan Stricklin has been appointed Deputy Executive Director of Texas Neighborhood Services, Inc. effective October 1, 2008. As Deputy Executive Director, Ms. Stricklin will oversee the Workforce One Stop Center, Youth and Community Services program operations as well as Human Resources and Information Technology for the organization. Ms. Stricklin comes to TNS with over 35 years of experience included 24 years as Assistant City Manager with the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. Ms. Stricklin recently served as a Human Resources and Strategic Management consultant to both TNS and the North Central Texas Council of Government.
“Jan’s years of experience and leadership provide a valuable partnership needed to help the organization meet its mission/vision and I greatly welcome her advice and council as we strive to serve our customers; the individuals and businesses in the greater North Texas region” said Brad Manning, Executive Director of TNS.
Texas Neighborhood Services is a community action agency providing Workforce, Children and Community Services to a 14 county region in North Central Texas.
TNS in partnership with the North Central Texas Council of Governments manages the One Stop Workforce Centers in Weatherford, Mineral Wells, Stephenville, Granbury, Cleburne, Waxahachie, Ennis, Corsicana, Terrell, Rockwall, Greenville, Plano, McKinney and beginning October 1 Denton and Decatur. TNS also manages the WIA youth program as well as Child Care Services for the 14 county North Central Texas Workforce Development Board.
The TNS Head Start/Early Head Start program serves 1031 children in Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell, Wise, Navarro, Hood, Erath and Johnson Counties.
The TNS Community Services Division provides utility assistance for 7 counties in North Central Texas.
For additional information:
Brad Manning, Executive Director
817-598-5700 X 2000