Pictured left to right - Wyoming Secretary of State

1 Pictured left to right : State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow, State Auditor Cynthia Cloud, Governor Matt Mead, Secretary of State Ed Murray and State Treasurer Mark Gordon As someone with a lifelong interest in old maps, especially maps of Wyoming and the American West, I am delighted to share a historic map of Wyoming on the cover of this year s Directory. This map represents a point in time, at the beginning of Wyoming s statehood, when the interior boundaries that shape Wyoming as we know it today were still a work in progress.

2 I love examining old maps because they often tell the story of our human experience; each map being a snapshot of the knowledge or perceptions that we possessed at the time. Maps can also demonstrate advances in our industry and technology, trace the ebb and flow of our communities, and even reflect some of our social values. No chapter in Wyoming s history has been faceless. All of our growth and progress has been through the combined efforts of Wyoming s citizens and leaders, working together to address the needs of the moment.

3 Wyoming s past explorers drew new maps as their knowledge increased or as circumstances changed, and left behind progressively more accurate guides for us to follow. Now, our current State Elected Officials and our citizens are venturing forward to meet Wyoming s future armed with the knowledge of our past and present and committed to leaving an even better map for future generations. 2016-2017 Wyoming State Government Directory Front Cover: 1888 Rand McNally Map of Wyoming Inside Cover Written By: Honorable Ed Murray Jessica Cockrell Cover s Graphic Design By: Gabriel Kaufhold Secretary of State s Office The directory is available via the internet from: Website.

4 Wyoming Secretary of State Phone (307) 777-7378 Email: Table of Contents How to Use This Directory .. 1 State Information Desks .. 1 Election Information .. 2 Executive Branch State Elected Officials .. 3 Executive Branch State Agencies, Divisions, Boards, Commissions and Councils .. 11 Executive Branch Agency Cross Reference by Number .. 163 Judicial Branch .. 167 Legislative Branch .. 189 United States Officials .. 209 County Officials .. 217 Tribal Business Councils .. 242 Surname Index .. 245 Website and Subject Index.

5 279 1 How to Use This Directory The purpose of the 2016-2017 Wyoming State Government Directory is to aid citizens in accessing State government. The Directory includes a brief listing of county and federal officials in order to help maintain open lines of communication with all branches of government. All information compiled in the 2016-2017 Directory was provided directly from the agency, board or proper authority. Thank you to those individuals who provided information for this edition.

6 In instances where information in excess of what was applicable was provided, that information was omitted. The Directory is divided into six major sections: Executive Branch State Elected Officials; Executive Branch State Agencies (which includes Boards, Commissions, and Councils); Judicial Branch; Legislative Branch; United States Officials; and County Officials. If you are not sure which section to reference, there is a Subject Index as well as a Surname Index at the back of the book which may be of help.

7 Maps: For information regarding boards and commissions membership boundaries, please see Pages 160-162; for judicial boundaries, please see Page 188; and for county boundaries, please see Page 243. All State agency phone numbers are accessible to deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired callers through Wyoming Relay at 711 (for all call types). State Information Desks State Information Desks provide the public and State agencies with general information. Telephone listings of Cheyenne area employees are available at each desk.

8 Capitol services include legislative, tourist and school tour arrangements. Information on Wyoming Capitol Tours can be found at: The Herschler Information Desk provides support in arranging conference calls and operator assistance. The Herschler, Hathaway, and Barrett Building meeting room reservations are made by contacting the Herschler Information Desk. Information and State Employee Locator (307) 777-7011 Title Name Phone Capitol Information Lynette West 777-7220 Information and Scheduler Angie Elder 777-7011 2 Election Information Dates 2018 Primary Election August 21, 2018 2018 General Election November 6.

9 2018 Registering to Vote Qualifications to Register to Vote Citizen of the United States Resident of the State of Wyoming 18 years of age on the day of the next Election Has not been convicted of a felony Is not currently adjudicated mentally incompetent Keep Your Registration Current You are registered for 2018 if you voted in the 2016 General Election. ( Wyoming maintains a registry of voters. You need only register once while living in Wyoming , provided you vote in each general election and do not move.) If you move to a different precinct/county or change your name/party affiliation, you must complete Wyoming s Voter Registration form and return the form to the County Clerk.

10 If you have questions about your registration or where you vote, contact your County Clerk. Absentee Voting Any registered Wyoming Voter may request an absentee ballot. Requests and voter registration are handled at your local County Clerk s office. Please contact the appropriate office for further assistance at: Voting Assistance If you require assistance to vote by reason of disability or inability to read or write, you may be given assistance by a person of your choice. Also, if you have questions regarding the accessibility of your polling place, please contact your County Clerk.