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.
2025 class schedule
June 25-27, 2025 — Lander and Riverton
August 13-15, 2025 — Gillette and Upton
October 21-23, 2025 — Casper
2025 class Roster
Stephanie Anderson
UW Extension, Cent$ible Nutrition Educator
Evanston
Martin Axlund
Brick & Bond Real Estate & Development, COO
Casper
Daniel Boscaljon
Healthy Relationship Academy, Founder
Cheyenne
Teresa Detimore
Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce, CEO
Sheridan
Cameron Duff
County of Sheridan, Admin Director
Parkman
Nathan Galloway
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, WYRELOCATE
Cheyenne
Heidi Gross
Gillette College, Foundation Executive Director
Gillette
Tonya Hacker
Laramie County Community College, Dean of Outreach & Workforce Development
Cheyenne
Joe Heward
Lower Valley Energy, High Voltage Lineman & Workforce Development
Thayne
Brynn Hirschmann
Grants Coordinator, Office of Outdoor Recreation
Laramie
Jim Johnson
Microsoft, Senior Regional Manager
Cheyenne
Yvonne Johnson
Carbon County Economic Development Corporation, Executive Director
Rawlins
Kem Krueger
UW School of Pharmacy, Dean
Laramie
Bev Leichtnam
City of Sheridan, Councilmember
Sheridan
Kathy Lenz
Office of Senator Lummis, Resource and Economic Development Manager
Sundance
Mike Lilygren
Maven Optics, Co-Founder
Lander
Lori Manning
S&S Builders, General Manager/CEO
Gillette
Ryan McConnaughey
Petroleum Association of Wyoming, VP, Director of Communications
Casper
Mary Melaragno
Youth Emergency Services Foundation, Executive Director
Gillette
Josh Mickelson
Zions Bank, VP Senior Commercial Lending
Jackson
Max Mickelson
City of Rock Springs, Mayor
Rock Springs
Robert Miller
Frontier Asset Management, CEO
Sheridan
Jennifer Moore
Carbon County Higher Education Center, Executive Director
Rawlins
Heidi Peterson
Wyoming State Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director
Laramie
Kim Pexton
Mayor for City of Douglas and Owner of The Body Shop
Douglas
Justin Schilling
Wyoming Association of Municipalities, Deputy Director
Cheyenne
Derek Smith
Devon Energy Corporation, Senior Staff Landman
Gillette
Lori Yunker
RMI, Executive Vice President
Cheyenne
