Our Management Team

Dr. Marcus McBride, Chief Executive Officer

Marcus L. McBride, PhD serves as the Chief Executive Officer for CareerSource Escarosa, the agency dedicated as the Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) for Region 1 of the CareerSource Florida Network. Dr. McBride is a passionate leader who brings a wealth of knowledge from his experience in the public and private sector. Over the past 22 years, he has held multiple roles leading collective efforts and providing services to empower others to reach their highest potential. Dr. McBride earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, Master of Arts in Educational Psychology, and a PhD in Educational Psychology and Research Methods, all from The University of Alabama. Dr. McBride serves on various state and local boards to promote economic success by advocating for a quality workforce system and brokering strategic partnerships to connect employers with a skilled workforce. He currently serves as President of the Florida Workforce Development Association and Vice President of the Board of Directors for Opening Doors of Northwest Florida. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Pensacola Chamber, HCA Florida West, and Florida’s Great Northwest. Dr. McBride enjoys the beaches of the emerald coast, traveling and spending time with his family.

William Barron, Chief Operating Officer

Bill has been with CareerSource Escarosa since late 2006. He joined us after retiring from the U.S. Army Transportation Corps. He initially served as a Transportation Specialist for the Welfare Transition Program and was later promoted to Program Monitor, Operations Manager and now Chief Operating Officer. Bill is a management major with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Columbia Southern University. Bill enjoys fishing the Gulf Coast coastline and spending quality time with his family.

Wakinme Long, Job & Benefits Administrator

Wakinme Long joined CareerSource Escarosa in January of 2021. She is a dedicated Manager that strives daily to excel at developing individuals to reach their personal and professional goals, in order to better connect job seekers with employers. Wakinme brings with her 20+ years of experience in the private sector in the fields of Customer Service and Operations Management. Wakinme began working in our Resource Room as an Employment Security Rep I. With her strong leadership skills and her ability to connect with individuals to assist in their needs, she was promoted to the Jobs & Benefits Administrator in August of 2021. Wakinme holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management & Human Resources from Faulkner University in Montgomery, AL. Wakinme enjoys traveling, fishing, reading and spending time with her family.

Jim Boyden, WIOA Program Manager 

Jim Boyden joined CareerSource Escarosa in 2008 as a WIOA Career Advisor and became WIOA Program Manager in July 2021.  Combined with his tenure with the Private Industry Council (PIC) and Pensacola Junior College, Jim has nearly 29 years of experience in assisting thousands of students formulate and accomplish their academic and career goals.  He is focused on the mission of helping people aspire to a better way of life, in order to raise self-esteem and improve life for themselves as well as their families.  Jim attained a master’s degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy State University, along with a bachelor’s degree both in Philosophy and Humanities Interdisciplinary from the University of West Florida.

Tarae Donaldson, Director of Career Services & One Stop Operations

Tarae Donaldson joined the CareerSource Escarosa team in 2007. She has worked in both the private and public sectors. Tarae’s career in workforce development started with her participating in one of our summer youth employment programs. The employability skills training she received then increased her interest in workforce development and knowledge of the importance of workforce programs. Tarae is passionate about connecting our Welfare Transition and SNAP job seekers to employment and training opportunities. Through the years that she’s served as a WT/SNAP Career Advisor, she has also been a victim’s advocate, coach/trainer, and liaison to partner agencies and was later promoted to Program Manager. Tarae was selected as Region One’s workforce champion of the year for 2015. She is a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP), certified by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals in Washington, DC and holds a master’s degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida.

Elizabeth Marino, Jobs & Benefits Supervisor

Elizabeth came to CareerSource Escarosa in July of 2022. After spending 12 years in the United States Air Force, she obtained her undergraduate degree in Human Resources and graduate degree in Strategic Leadership and Communication from the University of West Florida. Shortly after graduation, Elizabeth began working as a Disabled Veteran’s Outreach Program Specialist, assisting eligible veterans and spouses with obtaining employment and developing a strong partnership with other veteran assistance programs. With her passion, drive, and initiative to help the area’s local military affiliated population, she was promoted to Veteran’s Program Manager in May 2023. Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her spouse and dogs and going to the beach.