The Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) is proud to announce that Shamara Gatling-Davila, the association’s education manager, has been appointed to the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB).
Gatling-Davila joins a distinguished group of leaders from private business sectors, nonprofit agencies, and government divisions tasked with overseeing workforce strategies in the region. She fills a seat vacated by a long-time member at the conclusion of the 2025 term.
With over a decade of experience in public workforce development, Gatling-Davila has a proven track record of connecting talent with opportunity. Before joining ACCNJ, she spent ten years with the Middlesex County Office of Workforce and Career Development. During her tenure there, she served as a Career Counselor and Policy Analyst, eventually rising to Business Development Manager where she oversaw business services from 2021 to 2024.
“We congratulate Shamara on her appointment,” Jack Kocsis, ACCNJ CEO said. “Her dedication to education and training has strengthened our association as we continue to build pathways for New Jersey’s next generation of construction professionals. This appointment recognizes her leadership and experience, and we are confident she will be a strong asset to the board.”
In her current role at ACCNJ, Gatling-Davila focuses on developing the skilled labor force necessary to sustain New Jersey’s construction industry. Her appointment to the GRWDB represents a strategic bridge between industry needs and workforce policy.
“It’s an honor to work alongside industry leaders who understand the importance of investing in people,” Gatling-Davila said. “Construction and the trades offer stable career opportunities, and I’m proud to work alongside the GRWDB to show students and jobseekers that path.”
Gatling-Davila holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Temple University and is currently pursuing an MBA in Project Management from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. Her career is also rooted in community service, including six years with the Division of Youth and Family Services (now DCP&P), where she worked directly with families to provide essential support.
