Jacob Maas is the Chief Executive Officer of West Michigan Works!, the workforce development agency for Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa counties. As CEO, Jacob oversees federal, state, local and foundation program funds and provides strategic direction for workforce activities in West Michigan. With over 15 years of experience in the public sector, Jacob is committed to creating systems that meet the needs of communities and clients and to providing a demand- and data-driven direction for region’s talent development efforts.