Board of Directors

Phil is a Wyoming native and has lived in the state most of his life. Phil graduated from UW with a BS degree in Computer Engineering. After graduating Phil and his family moved to Seattle Washington where Phil worked as a design engineer and Project...

Kayla McDonald is the Economic Development Specialist for the Sweetwater Economic Development Coalition (SEDC) in Sweetwater County. Kayla was instrumental in the development and creation of the countywide economic development organization in 2016 which is a partnership with the City of Rock Springs, City of...

Kevin has lived in Wyoming since 1995 and his relatives have lived here for generations.  He has an MBA from the University of Wyoming, two engineering degrees, and a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Wyoming.  He has been successfully working for and managing manufacturing companies...

Betsey most recently served as the President of Three Rivers Development Corporation located in Corning, NY. Three Rivers is a 54-year-old economic and community development organization that serves a three-county region in the Finger Lakes Wine Country. Prior to her work in New York State,...

Sharon Fain currently serves as Rocky Mountain Power’s vice president for Wyoming. Fain oversees Rocky Mountain Power's Wyoming business plan, directs customer and community relations, economic development and supports regulatory and legislative activities. She is an International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and was awarded...

Andy is a retired healthcare executive who serves on a number of business and community organizations. Experienced in strategic planning, business development and recruiting as well as grant writing, review and administration. Former President of Leader Corporation and currently a member of the Lander Economic...

Brayden Connour, CEO of Goshen Economic Development. Brayden started with Goshen Economic Development as the Business Development Director in August of 2019 and took over as CEO in January of 2022. The biggest achievement to date is passing the ¼ cent sales tax for economic...

John Marshall is President at Golden Shovel Agency with many years of experience in financial analysis, sales and business development in the privately owned business market, specifically manufacturing, real estate development and the construction industries. He is a member of the Mid-America EDC, NREDA, SEDC,...

Jon Conrad currently serves as the Environmental and Governmental Affairs Manager for Tata Chemicals in Green River Wyoming.  Jon has been in Soda Ash manufacturing holding various leadership positions over 27 years. Jon serves on the Uinta County Economic Development Commission and as the Chairman...

Dorrell has served as Senior Vice President of Technology Services and Solutions with Laramie-based Trihydro Corporation since 2015. The engineering and environmental consulting firm started in Laramie in 1984 and today has 22 offices nationwide, and staff resources in 28 states. Dorrell also teaches...

Robin Sessions Cooley Ex-Officio Member Wyoming Director of Workforce Services Governor Mead appointed Robin Sessions Cooley to the Public Service Commission beginning March 16, 2017. Ms. Cooley graduated from the University of Wyoming, College of Law, in 1992, entering private practice in...

Ron Gulberg joined the Wyoming Business Council in March 2014 as communications director following a 25-year daily newspaper career. He was promoted to business development director in September 2017, where he managed the business relocation and expansion, finance, market development and agribusiness efforts, and the creation of...

Sara DiRienzo is Wyoming Economic Development Association executive director. Sara works to grow and develop WEDA, enhance the association’s capacity as well as build community connections and relationships. She serves as the lobbyist for WEDA, advocating for policies that drive economic development, support innovation, develop...