Bert Adam
Entrepreneurial Services Manager
Develops, implements and manages a comprehensive suite of tools and services to help Wyoming entrepreneurs and startups get started, manage growth and identify opportunities to expand.
bert.adam@wyo.gov
307.214.5145
Sue Akey
Administrative Assistant
Provides general office and administrative support, and acts as a host and greeter by delivering customer service to visitors, clients and vendors over the phone or in person.
sue.akey1@wyo.gov
307.777.2818
Warren Appel
Agency Services Manager
Provides high-level administrative support to the agency and executive leadership team.
warren.appel1@wyo.gov
307.777.2803

Chava Case
HR Manager
Provides overall human resource management to the Wyoming Business Council and Wyoming Office of Tourism.
chava.case@wyo.gov
307.777.2823
Chester Chu
Wyoming-Asia Pacific Trade Office Director
Connects Wyoming businesses with Asian buyers and distributors, identifies and attends trade industry events and educates Wyoming businesses on exporting to the Pacific Rim.
chester.chu@wyo.gov
Josh Dorrell
CEO
Provides leadership and strategic direction in all aspects of the mission and purpose of the Wyoming Business Council (WBC).
josh.dorrell@wyo.gov
307.777.2862
Karen Fate
BRC Project Manager
Manages grant and loan projects from inception through construction and close-out.
karen.fate@wyo.gov
307.777.2827
Sarah Fitz-Gerald
Chief Strategy Officer
Strategically creates and aligns bold initiatives to increase Wyoming's prosperity.
sarah.fitz-gerald@wyo.gov
307.777.6319
Amy Grenfell
Chief Operating Officer
Strategically aligns organizational support functions to enable the Wyoming Business Council’s mission and purpose. Leads the organization’s administration, accounting, IT and human resource functions.
amy.grenfell@wyo.gov
307.777.2847

Ron Gullberg
Strategic Partnerships Director
Directs, manages and oversees all programs and activities related to the creation of strong partnerships that accelerate WBC growth and enhance partner value and leads the Communications Division in expanding relations to achieve WBC’s strategic objectives.
ron.gullberg@wyo.gov
307.777.2833
Brandi Harlow
Northeast Regional Director (Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Sheridan and Weston counties)
Serves as the primary contact and liaison between the Wyoming Business Council and local communities.
brandi.harlow@wyo.gov
307.689.1320
Sherry Hughes
Grants & Loans Accountant
Manages the State Energy Office, a program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and manages grants and loans to provide accurate program data and reporting for all grant and loan activities.
sherry.hughes@wyo.gov
307.777.2824
Shaun Jones
Data Manager
Maintains, integrates and interprets timely and accurate data, and incorporates these elements into strategic recommendations for the organization.
shaun.jones@wyo.gov
307.777.2821
Josh Keefe
Finance Manager
Assists Wyoming businesses in reaching their financial goals through business and industry analysis, credit analysis, financial due diligence, business plan review, large loan applications, and loan processing and servicing.
josh.keefe@wyo.gov
307.777.2882

Kayla Kler
Main Street Project Manager
Coordinate community development programs and activities through project management, operational support, technical assistance and maintaining relationships.
kayla.Kler@wyo.gov
307.630.3801

Linda Klinck
Main Street Program Manager
Manages the Wyoming Main Street program in accordance with National Main Street Center Standards.
linda.klinck@wyo.gov
307.777.2934

Julie Kozlowski
Community Development Director
Directs and manages staff who administer programs providing community and economic development services to local governments within the state.
julie.kozlowski@wyo.gov
307.777.2812

Ryan Kudera
Broadband Manager
The Broadband Manager coordinates statewide efforts to promote, increase and improve broadband service across the state.
ryan.kudera@wyo.gov
307.371.6784
Wendy Lopez
Business Recruitment Manager
Leads business attraction efforts aimed at enticing out-of-state companies to expand or relocate to Wyoming.
wendy.lopez@wyo.gov
307.777.2806
Justin Mabie
Business Finance Analyst
Assists Wyoming businesses in reaching their financial goals through business and industry analysis, credit analysis, financial due diligence, business plan review, large loan applications, and loan processing and servicing.
justin.mabie1@wyo.gov
307.777.2863
Brandon Marshall
Business Development Director
Leads the business development division to develop and implement economic diversification strategies for the State of Wyoming, including industrial development, recruitment, business retention and expansion, entrepreneurship development, domestic and international market development and agribusiness development.
brandon.marshall@wyo.gov
307.777.2820
Katie O’Bryan
HR Coordinator
Provides organization-wide human resources support in the areas of payroll, benefits, recruiting, onboarding and personnel file maintenance.
katie.obryan@wyo.gov
307.777.2805
Lyndsay Orr
Accounting Manager
Manages the accounting department and assists with preparation for the annual audit and development of annual and biennial budgets.
lyndsay.orr@wyo.gov
307.777.2849
Marcio Paes-Barreto
Programs & Services Innovator
Serves as the primary contact and liaison between the Wyoming Business Council and local communities.
marciopaes.barreto@wyo.gov
307.630.4679
Ben Peterson
IT Manager
Manages information technology operations for the Wyoming Business Council and Wyoming Office of Tourism.
ben.peterson@wyo.gov
307.777.2846
Kim Porter
Rural Development Manager
Develop, implement and manage efforts that help rural communities overcome unique economic and community development challenges.
kim.porter@wyo.gov
307.777.5812

Amy Quick
Northwest Regional Director (Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie counties)
Serves as the primary contact and liaison between the Wyoming Business Council and local communities.
amy.quick@wyo.gov
307.421.0140
Noelle Reed
Community Development Manager
Develop, implement and manage grant and loan programs that affect communities' ability to attract workforce.
noelle.reed@wyo.gov
307.777.6578
Kim Rightmer
East Central Regional Director (Converse, Natrona, Niobrara and Platte counties)
Serves as the primary contact and liaison between the Wyoming Business Council and local communities.
kim.rightmer@wyo.gov
307.577.6012
Jill Tregemba
Agribusiness Development Manager
Helps Wyoming agricultural businesses market their products both domestically and internationally.
jill.tregemba@wyo.gov
307.214.1294

Heather Tupper
Southeast Regional Director (Albany, Carbon, Goshen and Laramie counties)
Serves as the primary contact and liaison between the Wyoming Business Council and local communities.
heather.tupper@wyo.gov
307.777.2804
John Wendling
Grants Project Manager
Manages federal and state grant programs through project evaluation, approval, monitoring and financial management
john.wendling@wyo.gov
307.214.5864

Elaina Zempel
Western Regional Director (Teton, Sublette, and Fremont counties)
Serves as the primary contact and liaison between the Wyoming Business Council and local communities.
elaina.zempel@wyo.gov
307.877.2203