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
Impact 307, Casper
Grooms and Harkins
Investment Members
Banner/Wyoming Medical Center
First Interstate Bank
Wyoming Financial Insurance
McMurry Group/ Refined Properties
Automation and Electronics
RIDEfor8 Ventures
Elected Members
Pete Maxwell
ICO Inspection Services
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Charlie Robertson
Casper Orthopedics
Shane Porter
WLC
Michael Schulte
Wealth Strategies Group
JoAnn Skeim-True
Laramide Group, LLC
Beau Covert
Platte Valley Bank
Appointed Members
Commissioner Brook Kaufman
Natrona County Commissioners Rep.
Dr. Darren Divine
Casper College
Eric Schlidt
Wyoming Technology
Business Center
Mayor Steve Freel
City of Casper
Elissa Ruckle
Chamber of Commerce Rep.
