WBC Board of Directors

Board Members and Meeting Materials

The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors is a 13-member board. Governor Mark Gordon serves as a co-chair of the board and appoints members for up to two three-year terms.

Among the Board’s duties is the recommendation of Business Ready Community (BRC) grants and loans. These BRC projects are recommended to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) for final approval. The SLIB comprises the five statewide elected officials.

Board room prepared for another meeting.

Upcoming Meetings

Special Board Meeting
Wednesday, April. 1, 2026; 2-4:30 PM

Agenda/Materials Available Soon

View previous Meeting Materials.

Co-Chair

Mark Gordon

Gov. Mark Gordon

Cheyenne, WY
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Governor of Wyoming – Cheyenne, Wyoming

Co-Chair

Derek Smith

Gillette, WY
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Vice-Chair
Board Term Expiration Date:
03/01/2028

Landman, Devon Energy

Beth Worthen

Casper, WY
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Board Term Expiration Date: 02/28/2029

CEO, Natrona Collective Health Trust

Bruce Pivic

Rock Springs, WY
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Board Term Expiration Date: 03/01/2027

Owner, Infinity Power and Controls

Cassie Crumpton

Pinedale, WY
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Board Term Expiration Date: 03/01/2028

Treatment Court Coord., Sublette County

Jason Nelson

Thayne, WY
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Board Term Expiration Date: 03/01/2028

VP of Operations, Silver Star Communications

Joe Schaffer

Cheyenne, WY
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Vice Chair
Board Term Expiration Date:
02/28/2029

President, Laramie County Community College

Open Position

Katie Legerski

Casper, WY
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Board Term Expiration Date: 02/28/2029

Purchasing & Inventory Specialist; Black Hills Bentonite

Open Position

Mark Christensen

Gillette, WY
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Board Term Expiration Date: 02/28/2029

Entrepreneur, Ranching & Real Estate Developer

Melissa Atkinson

Green River, WY
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Board Term Expiration Date: 03/01/2027

Rachel Chadderdon

Casper, WY
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Board Term Expiration Date: 03/01/2028

Dean, School of Business & Industry, Casper College

Randi Downham

Laramie, WY
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Board Term Expiration Date: 03/01/2028

Community Bank President, ANB Bank

Ryan Lance

Cheyenne, WY
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Secretary/Treasurer
Board Term Expiration Date:
03/01/2027

President, Pathfinder Ranches, LLC

Open Position

Mark Christensen

Laramie, WY
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Board Term Expiration Date: 02/28/2029

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Board Meeting Materials

* Identifies the meeting held was not a “regular” quarterly meeting, but was a “special” meeting as defined in the Wyoming Public Meetings Act.

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