ABOUT THE ACADEMY
The Wyoming Academy is designed to connect and grow leaders who are building resilient communities in Wyoming. The program includes four in-person sessions across Wyoming highlighting both large and small communities. Participants can also expect personal and professional development opportunities to assist you in moving the ball forward on an idea or project. This program was created through a collaboration between the Wyoming Business Council and Leadership Wyoming. Both organizations will play a significant role in its execution.
inaugural class schedule
June 7-9, 2023 — Cody and Powell
August 29-31, 2023 — Evanston and Kemmerer
January 24-26, 2024 — Cheyenne and Torrington
April 3-5, 2024 — Casper and Glenrock
inaugural class Roster
Rusty Bell
Director, Office of Economic Transformation
Gillette
Lisa Burridge
CEO Lisa Burridge & Associates Real Estate
Casper
Michelle Butler
COO EMIT Technologies
Sheridan
Tori Campbell
President and Founder of Mizzen Energy Services
UW College of Business Advisory Board Chair
Denver, CO
Dr. JJ Chen
Chief of Staff and Medical Director to Behavior Health Services, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Laramie County / Cheyenne Economic Development Joint Powers Board
Cheyenne
Mark Cowan
Sweetwater County Treasurer
Rock Springs
Don Crank
Engineering/Production Manager, Kemmerer Operations, LLC
Kemmerer
Sara DiRienzo
Executive Director, Wyoming Economic Development Association
Cheyenne
Greg Dixson
President & CEO, Hilltop Bank
Casper
Anne Even
Community Development Coordinator, City of Lander
Lander
Landon Greer
Vice President/Owner, Quality Asphalt Paving
Cody
Sarah Hamlin
Global Sales Analyst, Maven Outdoor Equipment Company
Lander
Angela Johnson
Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Meeteetse
Meeteetse
Dixie Johnson
Chief Executive Officer, Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce
Sheridan
Sabrina Kemper
Community Development Director, City of Mills
Evansville
Erin Kilbride
Executive Director, Whitney Benefits
Sheridan
Stuart McRae
City Administrator, City of Sheridan
Sheridan
Kelley Millar
Clerk/Treasurer
Town of Upton, Upton
Julie O’Connell
Owner/General Manager, Border Beverage
Evanston Urban Renewal Agency Board Member
Evanston
Rocco O’Neill
Director of Community and Economic Development, City of Evanston
Evanston
Aaron Pratt
Economic Development Representative / Economic Development Administration
Helena, MT
Micah Richardson
Director of Programs, Wyoming Community Foundation/Laramie City Council
Laramie
Phillip Scheel
CEO, Tumbleweed Propane
Hot Springs County Commissioner
Thermopolis
Jessica Seders
Executive Director, Visit Gillette-Wright and Gillette Main Street
Gillette
Tim Sheppard
Executive Director, Wyoming Veterans Commission
Cheyenne
Dan Stanton
President, Sweetwater Holdings
Green River
Nicholas Trandahl
Assistant Publisher/Editor, Weston County Gazette
Upton Mayor
Upton
Carlton Underwood
Fiduciary Trust Officer, Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Trust Funds Administration
Ethete
John Wetzel
Business Counselor, Impact 307
Powell Mayor
Powell
Beth Worthen
CEO, Natrona Collective Health Trust
Casper
