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  • Rick Keslar (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Cheyenne Other elected offices held: None Qualifications for office you are seeking: I bring a strong background in management and customer service, gained from 39 years of service to the Wyoming Department of Transportation where I managed their outdoor advertising and logo signing programs. I have gained valuable experience through Cheyenne Frontier Days, where I have been heavily involved for the past 35 years. I am a member of the HEELS organization which is made up of CFD volunteers, served on the General Committee as T...

  • Troy Thompson (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Laramie County Other elected offices held: County Commissioner Qualifications for office you are seeking: I am a Laramie County resident and have been since 1981. I graduated from Seton Catholic High School in Cheyenne (1989), earned a BS in Animal Science at Cornell University (1993), and earned my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University (1997). I have owned Tri-State Veterinary Clinic in Cheyenne since 1999. Being a small businessman for the past fifteen years has given me the tools to be an effecti...

  • Diane Sanchez (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Cheyenne Other elected offices held: This is my first time to run for an elected office. Qualifications for office you are seeking: I have experience, knowledge and commitment to be able to successfully achieve the duties to be carried out by the Clerk of District Court in a professional and efficient manner. I have worked for the Clerk of District Court for 24 years. I started in the Child Support area and have worked in many of its departments since. I was a supervisor for 16 years before being appointed as Chief Deputy....

  • Alvin Willis (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: 2395 County Road 128 Other elected offices held: None Qualifications for office you are seeking: My work as a Safety Professional over 36 years gives me a uniquely different background and experience in conducting investigations, and in cost efficiency. It is the safety department’s responsibility to do a company’s incident investigations. I have worked for or been on contract for Bechtel, Jacobs Engineering, Bridger Coal, Union Pacific Railroad, BP, Chevron, Conoco Phillips, to list a few. Education includes; Bac...

  • Charles Trimble (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Cheyenne Other elected offices held: None Qualifications for office you are seeking: I was a Deputy Coroner for 10 years and have working knowledge of the ethical, social, and legal requirements of the Office and experience as a death investigator. I am currently an employee and a supervisor at the Laramie County Combined Communications Center so I am intimately familiar with County policies, procedures, and rules. I have developed and practiced strong leadership skills that I acquired through my training in the US Army,...

  • Mitch Maxwell (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Cheyenne Other elected offices held: None Qualifications for office you are seeking: 23.5 years of law enforcement experience Currently Captain at the Cheyenne Police Department Investigative and administrative experience running investigations and dealing with tense and rapidly evolving dynamic situations Supervised major crime scene units and have taught crime scene management Assist in managing $11.5 million budget Experience dealing with the public, city councils, elected officials and normal government red tape Administ...

  • Ronald Sargent (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Cheyenne Other offices held: appointed twice for Interim Laramie County Coroner in 2006 and 2014 Qualifications for office you are seeking: Served twice as Interim Laramie County Coroner, Served nine years as Deputy Coroner, Certified American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators, 42 years of medical, forensic and law enforcement experience, special agent/examiner for the Wyoming State Crime Lab, Educated with a BS, AA, and LPN in Wyoming, Reserve Deputy for the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office for 7 years, 25 years as a...

  • Jeremiah N.R. Sandburg (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of Residence: Ranchette 15 minutes North West of Cheyenne. Other elected offices held: None Qualifications for office you are seeking:Education: Loyola University Chicago School of Law – Juris Doctor; California State University San Bernardino – Political Science B.A. and Philosophy B.A.; State of Nebraska G.E.D. Work Experience: Assistant Deputy Platte County Attorney; Assistant Deputy Goshen County Attorney. In my 38 years of experience, I have always been a leader. My style of leadership has always been to lead by example. I am the...

  • Scott Homar (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Cheyenne Other elected offices held: Current District Attorney Qualifications for office you are seeking: I have been an attorney for 18 years. I have significant (13 years) experience in the prosecution field and an additional 3 years experience in law enforcement as a forensic scientist. In addition to my ability to successfully prosecute large caseloads and obtain guilty verdicts at jury trial, I have administered and supervised an office of up to 24 staff members and a biennial budget of 4.1 million dollars for the last...

  • Danny Glick (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Cheyenne Other elected offices held: (past) President of Wyoming Sheriffs’ Association, (past) President of the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs’ and Chiefs of Police, (currently)Secretary of the Western States Sheriffs’ Association, and (currently)First Vice President of the National Sheriffs’ Association Qualifications for office you are seeking: I am a 33 year veteran of law enforcement in Wyoming and all with the Laramie County Sheriffs’ Office, with the last almost 12 years as Laramie County Sheriff. I worked my way up...

  • David Martin (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Carpenter Other elected offices held: None Qualifications for office you are seeking: I have 13 years of law enforcement experience. Started my law enforcement career in detentions. I was a sergeant and currently a Field Training Officer for the Laramie County Sheriff's Office. Attended Advanced leadership schools. Currently work on the operations side in patrol. Why are you seeking this office? I will be in uniform and driving a marked patrol car along with my administration. As Sheriff I have a different direction that I w...

  • Debbye Balcaen Lathrop (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Cheyenne Other elected offices held: Clerk from 1995 to present Qualifications for office you are seeking: Past work experience includes elementary (grades K-8) school teacher in rural Dawes County, Nebraska; direct mail marketing project director for Unicover Corporation (stamps and coins); office manager for Sky Harbor Air Service; licensed realtor; office manager in family business (Balcaen’s Auto Parts); project manager contracted to Cheyenne Airport for multi-million federal noise mitigation and relocation project. W...

  • Keith Rife (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Cheyenne Qualifications for office you are seeking: I have always prided myself in holding true to the concept my father taught me, be a jack of all trade and a master of none. In doing so I have worked in many fields. While working in the oil & gas industry for several years across the country, I bring home the experience to improve our local recorders office. Another industry that would benefit is automotive dealers, and folks having to do auto title work. Why are you seeking this office? I would like to bring a new...

  • Matt Mead (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Cheyenne Other elected offices held: Governor - Jan. 2011 to present Qualifications for office you are seeking: Farmer/rancher/businessman; former county and federal prosecutor, US Attorney for Wyoming, private practitioner, Special Assistant to Wyoming Attorney General, two terms on Wyoming Business Council, Governor of Wyoming (inaugurated Jan. 3, 2011) Why are you seeking this office? Several factors prompt me to seek reelection. I believe public service is important; I want to give back to the state I love, and there is...

  • Pete Gosar(D)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of Residence: Laramie Other elected offices held: None Qualifications for the office you are seeking: I have the necessary leadership, experience, and education to be Governor. I have owned and operated a small aviation business for the last 7 years, and have successfully navigated my business through difficult economic times. I have handled the budget at the State Board of Education for the last 2 years, and have returned a surplus each year. For six years, I have been responsible for the daily management of the Flight Operations...

  • Ed Buchanan (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Torrington, Goshen County Other elected offices held: Representative, Wyoming State Legislature Qualifications for office you are seeking: Served as Chairman of House Judiciary Committee, Majority Floor Leader and Speaker of the House. I have a true record of leadership experience essential to being successful in the position. Why are you seeking this office? I’m running for Secretary of State because I can provide solid, conservative leadership for the State of Wyoming. My goals for the office include providing the best cus...

  • Ed Murray (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Laramie County Other elected offices held: First-time candidate Qualifications for office you are seeking: Must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen, a Wyoming resident, and a qualified elector by definition of the Wyo. Constitution, Art. 4, Sec.11 Why are you seeking this office? I care about the people and state of Wyoming. As a fourth generation Wyoming native, I have a vested interest in protecting our quality of life, keeping our economy strong, reinvesting more of Wyoming’s wealth in our communities and making o...

  • Peter Illoway (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Cheyenne Other elected offices held: State Representative, HD 42, Wyoming State House, 14 years Qualifications for office you are seeking: After graduating from college I worked for the United State Department of Agriculture as a statistician working from Cheyenne covering the entire state from 1963 to 1967. I then worked for the Wyoming Department of Agriculture from 1967 to 1976 working on weed and pest issues throughout the state. In 1976 I went to work for Wycon Chemical Company/Coastal Chem, Inc retiring from the...

  • Clark Stith (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Rock Springs Other offices held: Rock Springs City Council (2013 to present) Board of Trustees, Western Wyoming Community College (2005-10) Qualifications for office you are seeking: The Secretary of State serves as Wyoming’s chief elections officer and administers laws relating to businesses. For the past 23 years my day job as a business lawyer has been to deal with the same laws that the Secretary of State administers. The core responsibilities of the office are right in my wheelhouse. I have served as chairman of the S...

  • Mark Gordon (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Buffalo Other elected offices held: Currently State Treasurer, previously on the Johnson County School Board Qualifications for office you are seeking: I am currently serving at State Treasurer. I was appointed to the position in 2012 based on my financial background and lifelong commitment to Wyoming. I grew up and still ranch in Johnson County, have worked for a Fortune 500 oil company, owned businesses on Main Street, and have served on the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City as a Class B (small business) Director for 4...

  • Ron Redo (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Residence: Cheyenne Other elected offices: none Qualifications: BS in Technical Arts (a mix of business and engineering) that includes a few accounting courses. I worked for more than 11 years for the state of California. The first six were under Gov. Ronald Regan. I never met him, but he had excellent people train me in auditing. In 1989, I worked in the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Workers Compensation Division. There, I saw serious problems, including refusing to give coverage to the employees of a Rock Springs company that were entitled to i...

  • Cynthia Cloud (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Cody Other elected offices held: Current State Auditor elected 2010 Qualifications for office you are seeking: I have demonstrated leadership during the current term by having a vision for the State Auditor’s Office to improve fiscal management and advancing open accessible government. As a business owner and certified public accountant, my accounting career has allowed me to gain knowledge in many industries, including oil and gas, healthcare, and governmental agencies. I have used my professional experience to ...

  • Mike Ceballos (D)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Cheyenne, WY Qualifications for office you are seeking: I am the only candidate for Superintendent who has led and managed a large and complex statewide business, worked multiple times with the Legislature and Governor to enact complex legislation, and been involved with significant educational policy issues in Wyoming. In 2011 I retired as the Wyoming president of Qwest Communications, after a 30 year career with that telecommunications company. I have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration. I have ser...

  • Sheryl Lain (R)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of residence: Cheyenne Other elected offices held: none Qualifications for office you are seeking: I have worked in Wyoming’s schools fore more than 40 years as a teacher, administrator literacy coach, and instructional facilitator. My work in schools across the state has resulted in improved student achievement. Because of these qualifications, I bring a breadth and depth of education experience that is needed at this time, along with a keen understanding of how policy decisions play out in Wyoming’s classrooms Why are you seeking thi...

  • Gaylan D. Wright Sr. (D)

    Aug 14, 2014

    Place of Residence: Cheyenne, Wy Other Elected Offices Held: Secretary, Fraternal Order of Police, Wyoming State Trooper’s Lodge 016. Qualifications For Office You Are Seeking: I attended Southern Illinois University full time at its satellite location on F.E. Warren AFB, studying Industrial Technology. I earned my Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. I have attended many Leadership schools, have been an Air Force Recruiter, Chief of Police on Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field in Arizona. I was a Resource Protection Program Manager. I h...

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