Board

The Board is comprised of nine (9) members. Seven (7) represent various segments of the mining industry throughout the state and are appointed by the Governor. Two (2) are from the boards of the hospitals in Sweetwater and Campbell Counties and are appointed by their respective county commissioners.

October 9, 2024

Virtual 


Board Staff

Angela (Angie) Okray

Executive Director

Gillette

angela.okray@wyo.gov

Christy Lambson

Senior Office Support Specialist

Rock Springs

christy.lambson@wyo.gov

Beverly Gehle

Office Support Specialist

Gillette

beverly.gehle1@wyo.gov

Jackson Engels

Senior Assistant Attorney General 

Cheyenne

jackson.engels@wyo.gov 

Board Members

Campbell County Hospital Board Rep

Bill Rice

1st term ends 6/30/2026

bill.rice@wyoboards.gov

Sweetwater County Hospital Board Rep

Suzan Campbell

1st term ends 6/30/2026

suzan.campbell@wyoboards.gov

Campbell County Representative (Gillette)

Kathy Schmidt-Miller  - Chairman

 1st term ends 6/30/2027

kathryn.schmidt-miller@wyoboards.gov

Sweetwater County Representative (Rock Springs)

Stephen Allen

 1st term ends 6/30/2026

stephen.allen@wyoboards.gov

Member at Large 

Don Dorn 

1st term ends 6/30/2028

don.dorn@wyo.gov

Member at Large (Powell)

Rodney (Rod) Burke

1st term ends 6/30/2025

rod.burke@wyoboards.gov

Member at Large 

Duane Myers

1st term ends 6/30/2028

duane.myers@wyoboards.gov

Member at Large (Sheridan)

Elwood Birch

term ends 6/30/2027

elwood.birch@wyoboards.gov

Member at Large (Glenrock)

William (Bill) Coats

1st term ends 6/30/2027

william.coats@wyoboards.gov