Cindy L. Mabery of Upper Cumberland Resource Agency - LWIA 7 located in Cookeville, Tenn. has been appointed by the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) to the 2009 Board of Examiners.

Every year, the TNCPE award program recognizes organizations demonstrating excellence in business operations and results.

As an examiner, Mabery is responsible for reviewing and evaluating organizations that apply for a TNCPE Award. The Board of Examiners is composed of experts from all sectors of the regional economy, including business, industry, education and health care organizations, professional and trade associations and government. Those selected meet the highest standards of achievement and peer recognition in their fields. All members of the board must complete extensive training in the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence.

Established in 1993, TNCPE promotes economic development by helping companies grow more competitive in today's global marketplace. The program is patterned after the Baldrige National Quality Program, recognized as the national standard. More than 1,080 organizations have participated in the award program.

Cindy is the WIA Technical Assistance Specialist for the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA)/ Local Workforce Investment Area (LWIA) 7, through funding from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.  "With over 23 years experience in workforce development, Ms. Mabery demonstrates the highest level of excellence and professionalism in her chosen field.  She is truly an asset to the Agency," noted Phyllis Bennett, UCHRA Executive Director.

For further information, contact the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence, 2525 Perimeter Place Dr., Ste 122, Nashville, TN 37214; 800-453-6474; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the TNCPE Web site at www.tncpe.org.