
Our Team
Steve Bratcher
Director of External Technical Training
Ms. Beth Cassity
Director of External Essential Skills
Beth has developed curriculum, created leadership certificate programs, and taught team leader, supervisory and management workshops. Partnering with state agencies, non-profit organizations, chambers of commerce, and local economic development entities, Beth collaborates to develop the workforce in the college service area. Her innovative approach to curriculum design, program development and customized training implementation is creating a pipeline of skilled workers for the following industry sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Bourbon, Financial, and Plastics. Beth is a Master Trainer with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Office of Professional Development. Before joining the college, she worked as a President/Executive Director for Chambers’ of Commerce where she was the recipient of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Executive of the Year Award. A realistic optimist, she maintains a passion for leading and creating positive change. Beth earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Louisville and has begun graduate work in leadership through Western Kentucky University.
Ms. Pam Cook
Workforce Development Liaison
Pam comes to our team with a background in industry working in both Safety and Information Systems. Prior to joining our team, she was overseeing all aspects of the environmental and safety program for an organization with thirteen manufacturing plants across North America. Pam understands the day-to-day challenges of the manufacturing world and enjoys the challenge of finding the balance between production demands and continuous improvement efforts to include training and talent development. She is one who is willing to go over and beyond to help others meet their goals. A favorite quote is “Believe you can and you’re halfway there” (Theodore Roosevelt). When not at work, Pam enjoys spending time with family, farming, camping, kayaking and scrapbooking. She is also active with her church youth and missions.
Mr. Craig Johnson
Career Skills Program Coordinator
Craig will be working at our Ft. Knox campus helping our soldiers, their families, and veterans. Craig is a retired veteran with over 30 years of military service, management and teamwork roles. He was the volunteer Center manager at Feeding America, Field operation supervisor for the US Census, and assistant project manager for the Valbin Corporation.
Ms. Angela McLean
Senior Administrative Assistant
Angela is, often, the first person someone will speak to when they call our office. Her role is to ensure that all Workforce Solutions classes are documented, that course material is available; she maintains records of all Workforce Solutions classes, and ensures credit is applied to each student’s account; she touches almost every aspect of Workforce Solutions and is invaluable to our operation. Angela served in the Learn on Demand program at ECTC for six years. She has been with Workforce Solutions since 2017. She is driven by the satisfaction of a job well done. Her favorite quote is “Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live it?” (Caroline Myss) When not at work, Angela enjoys reading, working cross word puzzles, watching television and movies, bowling, and road trips.
Jim Rachlin
Vice President of Workforce Solutions
Ms. Christine Shelton
Workforce Solutions Liaison
Christine brings a variety of work experience to Workforce Solutions, including human resources, banking, call center, manufacturing, sales, and now training. Christine’s role is to assess training needs of businesses and industries in ECTC’s service region. She is driven by family, faith, and her compassion for others. She has volunteered with United Way, Relay for Life, KAPOW (Kids And the Power Of Work), and KLUE (Kids Learning and Understanding Employment). She had an article published in Today’s Woman magazine about the similarities of mothers and daughters. Her favorite quote is “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” (C.S. Lewis) Christine is a recent graduate from Western Kentucky University. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, swimming, and hunting for vintage treasures.