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
Chair, Kermit WilleFirst Interstate Bank
Vice Chair, Amber PollockBackwards Distilling Company
Vice Chair, Mike SteppDonells Candies
Secretary, Ron WrightPlatte Valley Bank
Treasurer, Nicholas GroomsGrooms and Harkins
Investment Members
Billy BrentonTransportation Partners and Logistics, LLC
Michele ChulickWyoming Medical Center
Joe ForscherCentral Wyoming Counseling Center
Keith GarlickKSG Capital, LLC
Bob MoberlyWyoming Financial Insurance
Tassma PowersMcMurry Group/ Refined Properties
Alan QuallsHealthOne
Stuart TannerAutomation and Electronics
Elected Members
Dr. Wesley HiserWyoming Cardiopulmonary Services
Pete MaxwellICO Inspection Services
Shane PorterWLC
Michael SchulteWealth Strategies Group
Tad TrueTrue Companies
Leah Reeb VarelaHinge Studio & Marketing
Appointed Members
Forrest ChadwickCounty Commission Rep.
Josh KalinowskiChamber of Commerce Rep.
Dr. Darren DivineCasper College
Jerad StackWyoming Technology Business Center
Mayor Charlie PowellCity of Casper
