Advisory Board

The board of advisors is a group of people interested in the success of the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources who advise the Dean regarding the strategic direction of the college, its programs, and the needs of the State of Wyoming in areas impacted by the college. Members help promote the college throughout the state and region, assist with student recruitment, public relations, advise on applied research needs, and otherwise help promote the college, its programs, extension, and research missions to the public.

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Meet Our Advisory Board

Angi BruceCheyenne, WY

Kerin ClarkLaramie, WY

Alison CranePowell, WY

Gary DarnallHarrisburg, NE

Hallie HaselCheyenne, WY

Mike HennPinedale, WY

Matt HooblerCheyenne, WY

Keith KennedyLaramie, WY

Jody LevinCheyenne, WY

Jim MagagnaCheyenne, WY

Doug Miyamoto

Jim NeimanHulett, WY

Ron RabouAlbin, WY

Ryan RappLaramie, WY

Shane SchulzCheyenne, WY

Doug StarkShawnee, WY

Andrea Sun-ZinkCasper, WY

Shawn TaylorCheyenne, WY

Jill TregembaTorrington, WY

Advisory Board Members

Angi Bruce

Director - Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Angi Bruce became Director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in 2024, bringing a career rooted in conservation and collaboration. A dedicated biologist, she previously served in leadership roles with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and as Wyoming Game and Fish deputy director of external affairs. Her work has advanced complex wildlife initiatives, including migration corridors, sage-grouse policy, and the department’s “Movement Matters” effort.

University of Dubuque, BS Wildlife Biology/Environmental Science (1995)

Kerin Clark

Executive Vice President - Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation

Kerin Clark serves as Executive Vice President of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation, bringing nearly three decades of experience within the organization. A University of Wyoming graduate, her career began as a student intern and grew through leadership roles in member relations and communications. Raised on her family’s ranch north of Laramie, Clark’s leadership reflects deep agricultural roots, a commitment to service, and strong ties to Wyoming’s farm and ranch communities.

University of Wyoming, BS Agriculture Communications, minor in Farm and Ranch Management (1998)

Alison Crane

Executive Director - Wyoming Wool Growers Association

Alison Crane has served as Executive Director of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association since July 2022. With a background in small ruminant research and extension, she brings both technical expertise and a strong commitment to working alongside sheep producers. Her leadership supports the association’s mission to advance Wyoming’s sheep and wool industry through education, advocacy, and producer-focused outreach grounded in real-world experience.

Berry College, BS Animal Science (2012), North Dakota State University, MS Animal Science (2014) & Ph.D. Animal Science (2017)

Gary Darnall

Owner/Manager - Darnall Ranch, Inc./Darnall Feedlot

Gary H. Darnall is owner and manager of Darnall Ranch, Inc. and Darnall Feedlot in Harrisburg, Nebraska, where he has built a nationally respected agricultural operation over six decades. A University of Wyoming alumnus, he is recognized for leadership in agricultural innovation, education, and sustainability. His lifelong commitment to agriculture and strong ties to UW reflect a legacy rooted in stewardship, resilience, and forward-thinking production practices.

University of Wyoming, BS Agricultural Economics (1960) & MS Agricultural Economics (1962)

Hallie Hasel

Wyoming State Veterinarian - Wyoming Livestock Board

Mike Henn

District Manager - Sublette County Conservation District

Michael Henn serves as District Manager for the Sublette County Conservation District, working to strengthen cooperative, conservation-driven partnerships at local and state levels. A University of Wyoming alumnus, his career focuses on rangeland, watershed, and public lands collaboration. Through advisory roles, policy engagement, and statewide leadership, Henn advances practical conservation solutions that balance working lands, wildlife needs, and community priorities across Wyoming.

University of Wyoming, BS Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management (2002) & MS Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management (2008)

Matt Hoobler

AVP, Policy and Natural Resources - WATCO LLC.

Matt Hoobler is a University of Wyoming College of Agriculture graduate with more than 25 years of experience across ranching, conservation, and natural resource policy. He currently directs natural resource policy for Watco, a full-service supply chain solutions company. A former Ag Ambassador and UW Rodeo Team member, Hoobler remains engaged in conservation leadership while maintaining strong family and professional ties to Wyoming.

University of Wyoming, BS Agricultural Communications/Journalism (1998), Kansas State University, MS Agricultural Economics (2000)

Keith Kennedy

Manager - Agrimind LLC.

Keith Kennedy is an agricultural professional with experience in farming, consulting, and trade group leadership. A University of Wyoming graduate, he founded Agrimind LLC in Laramie, providing agricultural consulting and advisory services. Kennedy serves as executive director for multiple agricultural organizations and is a Certified Crop Advisor. His work reflects a commitment to practical solutions, advocacy, and strengthening Wyoming’s agricultural communities.

Northeastern Junior College, AA Agricultural Economics (1979), University of Wyoming, BS Agricultural Business and Management (2002), Kansas State University, MS Agricultural Business and Management (2005)

Jody Levin

President - Levin Strategic Resources

Jody Levin is the founder of Levin Strategic Resources, a Cheyenne-based government affairs and public relations firm. A Wyoming native and University of Wyoming alumna, her career spans public service, private industry, and nonprofit leadership. Levin is known for building strategic coalitions and advancing policy solutions that balance economic vitality, community identity, and natural resource stewardship. She remains actively engaged in statewide and university leadership.

University of Wyoming, BS Agricultural Communications (1996) & MS Agricultural Economics (1998)

Jim Magagna

Vice President - Wyoming Stock Growers Association

Jim Magagna is a lifelong sheep ranch owner in southwestern Wyoming and serves as Executive Vice President of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. His career includes leadership roles in state finance, federal land policy, and natural resource governance. Magagna has served in numerous national and state advisory positions, contributing decades of experience to agriculture, public lands policy, and industry advocacy rooted in Wyoming’s working landscapes.

University of Notre Dame, BBA Business Administration (1965), Stanford University, JD Law (1968), University of Wyoming, Honorary Doctoral Degree (2021)

Doug Miyamoto

Director - Wyoming Department of Agriculture

Jim Neiman

President - Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

Jim D. Neiman represents the third generation of his family in the forest products industry. A University of Wyoming graduate, he oversees multi-state forest products, ranching, and related enterprises. Neiman has served in numerous state, federal, and industry leadership roles, supporting responsible forest management and economic development. His career reflects long-term commitment to conservation, innovation, and community stewardship across the Intermountain West.

University of Wyoming, BS Range Management & minor in Business Administration (1974)

Ron Rabou

President - Rabou Farms, Inc.

Ron Rabou is a Wyoming native, agricultural producer, author, and advocate for American agriculture. His farm has been nationally recognized, and his work as a columnist and speaker highlights independence and resilience in farming. A University of Wyoming graduate, Rabou serves in leadership and instructional roles supporting agricultural education and community engagement. He lives and works on his farm near Albin, Wyoming.

University of Wyoming, BS Agricultural Business (2002)

Ryan Rapp

Agronomic Solutions Manager, Weed Management - Bayer Crop Science

Ryan grew up in Niobrara County and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wyoming before completing a Ph.D. at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. His career spans extension, federal service, and agricultural research. He currently works in early development herbicide research following a decade with Monsanto and Bayer Crop Science. Ryan and his family live in Laramie, Wyoming.

University of Wyoming, BS Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture (2003) & MS Agronomy and Crop Science (2006), University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Ph.D. Agronomy and Crop Science (2012)

Shane Schulz

Senior Policy Advisor - Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber, Shreck LLP

Shane serves as co-chair of the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources and is a graduate of the college and the University of Wyoming College of Law. He works in government affairs and policy across multiple industries. Raised on a family farm and ranch near Alamosa, Colorado, he remains actively involved in agricultural operations in both Colorado and Wyoming.

University of Wyoming, BS Agriculture Business (1999) & JD Law (2003)

Doug Stark

Interim Director - Ranch Management & Agricultural Leadership Program, UW CALSNR

Doug and his wife, Deniz, ranch north of Shawnee, Wyoming, following Doug’s career as President and CEO of Farm Credit Services of America. He currently serves on the University of Wyoming Foundation Board and as Interim Director of the Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership program within CALSNR. His work reflects a continued commitment to agricultural leadership, education, and the future of Wyoming’s ranching communities.

University of Wyoming, BS Agricultural Business (1980)

Andrea Sun-Zink

General Manager - Wyoming Livestock Roundup

Andrea Sun-Zink is General Manager of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup, overseeing accounting and circulation for the weekly agricultural newspaper. A University of Wyoming graduate, she joined the publication after working in banking and has been part of the Roundup team since 2006. Raised on her family’s ranch near Casper, she remains actively involved in Wyoming agriculture and rural journalism.

University of Wyoming, BS Economics and Finance (2005)

Shawn Taylor

Executive Director - Wyoming Rural Electric Association

Shawn Taylor is a Wyoming native with a career spanning public policy, energy, and rural infrastructure advocacy. A University of Wyoming graduate, he spent six years in Washington, D.C., before returning to serve in state leadership roles. For more than two decades, Taylor has been Executive Director of the Wyoming Rural Electric Association, representing rural electric cooperatives and their member-owners at state and national levels.

University of Wyoming, BS Secondary Education (1995)

Jill Tregemba

Agribusiness Development Manager - Wyoming Business Council

Jill Tregemba serves as Agribusiness Manager and Research and Development Lead for the Wyoming Business Council, identifying opportunities that add value to Wyoming agriculture. A University of Wyoming graduate, she works across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to advance innovation and economic resilience. An entrepreneur at heart, Tregemba remains closely connected to agriculture through her work on her family ranch.

University of Wyoming, B.A. Sc. International Agriculture (2002)

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Kelly Crane

Dean