Nuestra visión
We envision a Wyoming where every employee and job seeker has an opportunity to secure purposeful and rewarding work and where employers can access a prepared workforce to help grow the state’s economy.
Nuestra misión
To take a lead role in supporting a workforce system that meets the current and future needs of Wyoming.
Sobre el Consejo
Appointed by the Governor of Wyoming, these visionary individuals volunteer their time and expertise, serving four-year terms to drive progress in employment and training across the state.
Council members come from diverse fields, including business and industry, organized labor, the state legislature, education, social services, and other key sectors. Together, they collaborate in quarterly meetings and focused subcommittees to address workforce challenges and opportunities, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to the table.
We deeply appreciate the dedication and impact of all our council members—past and present—who have contributed to building a stronger, more resilient workforce for Wyoming’s future.
For more information, contact Jennifer Wilch, WWDC Director at jennifer.wilch@wyo.gov.
Our Council Members
Mark Gordon, Governor of Wyoming
Correo electrónico: lauren.schoenfeld@wyo.gov
Bio: Governor, State of Wyoming
Tony Cross, Chair
Correo electrónico: tony.cross@jhairport.org
Bio: Human Resources Director at Jackson Hole Airport Board – Senior Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience, including HR management, employee relations, HRIS management, performance management, recruiting, ...
Danny Burau, Vice-Chair
Correo electrónico: danny@firewaterpublichouse.com
Bio: Restaurant Owner, Firewater Public House – I studied advertising, then worked in advertising for a few years. I ate pastries, and then I worked in pastry for a while. I spent a bit of time in front end website design. ...
Dr. Michelle Aldrich (Designee for Megan Degenfelder)
Correo electrónico: michelle.aldrich@wyo.gov
Bio: State CTE Director, Wyoming Department of Education – Dr. Michelle Aldrich is currently the Wyoming State Director of Career & Technical Education and Perkins Funding. She spent eight years teaching the family resource ...
Staci Balcaen
Correo electrónico:
Bio: Staci Balcaen is a dedicated Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, passionate educator, active community volunteer, devoted wife, and protective mother. Staci is proud of her multi-racial heritage and has lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming for the past 27 years....
Dr. Laurel Ballard
Correo electrónico: laurel.ballard2@wyo.gov
Bio: Experienced education leader with a demonstrated history of working across the education spectrum and working closely with education partners. Skilled in Leadership, Micro-credentials, Digital Learning, Online Courses, ...
Tina Conley
Correo electrónico: tina@ireach2.com
Bio: Tina is the Executive Director of Ireach 2, Inc. The company provides high quality, innovative, individualized therapeutic services to adults with developmental disabilities and brain injury....
Phillip Cornella
Correo electrónico: iuoe800bm@gmail.com
Bio: Apprenticeship/Training Director, Operating Engineers Local 800
Megan Degenfelder
Correo electrónico: michelle.aldrich@wyo.gov
Bio: Elected Wyoming’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2022, making her one of the youngest elected statewide officials in Wyoming history. Growing up in a six-generation Wyoming ranching family and coming from years of ...
Dan Dockstader
Correo electrónico: Dan.Dockstader@wyoleg.gov
Bio: Wyoming State Legislature, Senator, Senate: District 16.
BYU-BA Occupation: Publisher/Radio Host
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Josh Dorrell
Correo electrónico: josh.dorrell@wyo.gov
Bio: CEO of the Wyoming Business Council – It’s my pleasure to introduce the team that is realizing diverse, broad and lasting growth for Wyoming’s present and its future. Together with our partners, we add value to our core industries of natural ...
McKay Erickson
Correo electrónico: McKay.Erickson@wyoleg.gov
Bio: Wyoming State Legislature, Representative, House District 21.
Utah State University, Social studies composite, 1992. Occupation: Retired 30 year Educator. Timber and Powerline Services ...
Larry Fodor
Correo electrónico: larry@msiwyo.com
Bio: Vice President/COO at Mechanical Systems, Inc., Member of Wyoming Young Contractor’s Association
Elizabeth Gagen, J.D.
Correo electrónico: elizabeth.gagen@wyo.gov
Bio: Department of Workforce Services Director
Ron Gullberg (Designee for Josh Dorrell)
Correo electrónico: ron.gullberg@wyo.gov
Bio: Strategic Partnerships Director at Wyoming Business Council – Experienced communicator and project manager with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration and media industries. ...
Bria Hammock
Correo electrónico: bria.hammock@gmail.com
Bio: Hammock Fine Art & Madden Media – VP of Destination Strategy for our Mountain West team
Nicky Harper
Correo electrónico: nicky.harper@wyo.gov
Bio: Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator – Department of Workforce Services. Nicky Harper, MSW, LCSW, CRC, is a seasoned administrator in Vocational Rehabilitation with expertise in integrating mental health into workplace services. ...
Jerry Henderson (Designee for Governor Gordon)
Correo electrónico: jerry.henderson@wyo.gov
Bio: Policy Advisor
Katie Hogarty
Correo electrónico: katie@climbwyoming.org
Bio: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Climb Wyoming – Her lifelong passion for community development and advocacy, paired with her expertise in public policy and organizational leadership, informs and inspires her work in ...
Thomas Kinney
Correo electrónico:
Bio: Thom Kinney serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at St. John’s Health, where he leads people strategy, organizational development, and workforce planning for one of Wyoming’s most recognized rural healthcare organizations. ...
Travis Lawrence
Correo electrónico: tlawrence@firstnorthern.Bank
Bio: Senior VP/Senior Loan Officer, First Northern Bank of Wyoming
Shay Lundvall
Correo electrónico: lundvalls@gillettewy.gov
Bio: Mayor City of Gillette
Daniel Meyer
Correo electrónico: dan@plumbers192.org
Bio: Training Director U A Local 192 JATC
Brenda Morgan
Correo electrónico: bmorganwejatc@gmail.com
Bio: Training Director of the Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee – Demonstrated history of working in the electrical industry, higher education and state government....
Maddie Newman
Correo electrónico:
Bio: Maddie Newman serves as the Executive Director of the Wyoming Construction Coalition (WCC) and Wyoming Young Contractors Coalition (WYCC), where she supports and strengthens...
Peter Nicolaysen
Correo electrónico: pnicolaysen@natronacounty-wy.gov
Bio: Natrona County Commissioner
Korin Schmidt
Correo electrónico: korin.schmidt1@wyo.gov
Bio: Director of Wyoming Department of Family Services
Lauren Schoenfeld
Correo electrónico: lschoenfeld@wyoba.com
Bio: Lauren Schoenfeld is the Executive Director of the Wyoming Innovation Partnership and Director of Workforce Development for the Wyoming Business Alliance....
Tom Van Kleef
Correo electrónico:
Bio: Tom is the owner of several Wyoming based businesses in the Oil & Gas, Aviation, Asset Management, and Consulting industries. He is a member of several boards, including ...
Charles Wilson
Correo electrónico: cwilson@wyoming.com
Bio: MA, LMFT is a master’s level psychotherapist in private practice in Lander Wyoming. He and his wife Jennifer are co-founders of The Soldier’s House of Fremont County, a nonprofit 501c-3 dedicated to bringing volunteer services from ...
Debra Zolnoski
Correo electrónico: debrazolnoski@safarihospitality.com
Bio: Debra is the General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express in Gillette.