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About the Council

The Wyoming Workforce Development Council (WWDC) is composed of leaders from across the state. After they are selected by the Wyoming governor, council members serve on a voluntary basis for four years, participating in quarterly meetings and on subcommittees. Members of the board bring unique experience and expertise to the group, from fields including business and industry, organized labor, state legislature, education, social service agencies, and others that have a stake in employment and training issues.

 

We are grateful for all of our council members, past and present, for their contributions to developing Wyoming’s workforce.

 

For more information, contact Jennifer Wilch, WWDC Director at jennifer.wilch@wyo.gov.

Council Purpose

WWDC members are hand-selected by the governor to advise the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services and its 18 full-service state centers, as well as to align employment and training programs.

Workforce Development

The council determines federal workforce grant allocations to support businesses and increase the number and quality of jobs for Wyomingites.

Industry Focused

The WWDC identifies workforce challenges, fosters collaboration, and creates opportunities for Wyoming residents.

Our Council Members

Mark Gordon

Governor

State of Wyoming

Lauren Schoenfeld

Economic Development and Wyoming Innovation Partnership Executive Director

Wyoming Governor's Office

Designee for Governor Gordon

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Eric “ET” Trowbridge, Chair

Director of Development

Blue FCU

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Ryan Berger

Representative

Wyoming Legislature

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Fred Baldwin

Senator

Wyoming State Legislature

Megan Degenfelder

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction

Wyoming Department of Education

Elizabeth Gagen, JD

Director

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services

Debra Zolnoski

General Manager

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

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Bria Hammock

Owner / Creative Director

Hammock Fine Art / Madden Media

Wendy Fisketjon

Owner

Dougherty/Fisketjon Safety Consulting

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Larry Fodor

Vice President/COO

Mechanical Systems, Inc.

Charles Wilson

The Soldier's House of Fremont County

Danny Burau

Owner/Operator

Firewater Public House

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Michael Kercher

Cheyenne Operations Section Manager

NCAR Wyoming Supercomputing Center

Travis Lawrence

President – Buffalo Market / Senior Loan Officer

First Northern Bank of Wyoming

Katie Hogarty

Chief Executive Officer

Climb Wyoming

Tony Cross

Human Resources Director

Jackson Hole Airport

Dick Smith

Human Resources Officer

Cody Regional Health

Nicky Harper

Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator

Department of Workforce Services

Tina Conley

Executive Director

I-REACH-2, Inc.

Ben Moritz

Executive Director

Wyoming Community College Commission

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Korin Schmidt

Director

Department of Family Services

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Brenda Morgan

Training Director

Wyoming Electrical JATC

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Ron Wild

Regional Business Manager

Rocky Mountain Power

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Matt Hall

Mayor

City of Cody

Michelle Aldrich

State CTE Director

State of Wyoming

Designee for Megan Degenfelder

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Ron Gullberg

Strategic Partnerships Director

Wyoming Business Council

Designee for Josh Dorrell

Josh Dorrell

Chief Executive Officer

Wyoming Business Council

Phillip Cornella

Apprenticeship/Training Director

Operating Engineers Local 800

Nathan Williams

Vice President of Engineering

Kennon Products, Inc.