The Economic Development Joint Powers Board (EDJPB) was created and is funded by the City of Casper and Natrona County to drive economic development in the area. Representatives from the County Commission and City Council sit on the EDJPB board.
Advance Casper is a public-private partnership contracted by the EDJPB to serve as the economic development organization for the City and County.
Forward Casper is the private membership side of CAEDA comprised of businesses and individuals who have invested in the organization to spur economic development across the County. Forward Casper members are eligible to sit on the CAEDA Board of Directors by election or by becoming an Investment Level member.
Board of Directors
Executive Officers

First Interstate Bank

LUM Studio

Donells Candies

Platte Valley Bank

Grooms and Harkins
Investment Members

Transportation Partners and Logistics, LLC

Wyoming Medical Center

Wyoming Financial Insurance

McMurry Group/ Refined Properties

Automation and Electronics
Elected Members

Pete Maxwell
ICO Inspection Services

Charlie Robertson
Casper Orthopedics

Shane Porter
WLC

Michael Schulte
Wealth Strategies Group

JoAnn Skeim-True
Laramide Group, LLC
Appointed Members

Forrest Chadwick
County Commission Rep.

Erin Morgan
Chamber of Commerce Rep.

Dr. Darren Divine
Casper College

Eric Schlidt
Wyoming Technology
Business Center

Mayor Steve Freel
City of Casper