Wyoming Wool Initiative

Dr. Whit Stewart, Associate Professor and Extension Sheep Specialist for Wyoming, focuses on applied research and extension education to advance the commercial sheep industry. He engages in targeted programming, individual consultations, and international speaking and teaching opportunities. Dedicated to placing students in lamb and wool industry careers, Whit also advises the UW Collegiate Wool Growers and the UW Intercollegiate Wool Judging Team, fostering the next generation of industry professionals.

Kalli Koepke, LREC Assistant Manager and Sheep Unit Manager, collaborates with UW Animal & Veterinary Science Faculty on various research projects. With a bachelor's degree in Animal Science Production from UWYO, Kalli plays a vital role in LREC's programs, including the Wyoming Wool Growers Ram Sire Tests and Lamb-a-Year Program. She is actively involved in the Wyoming Wool Growers Association and Albany County 4-H, contributing significantly to the community.

Lindsay Conley-Stewart, Manager and Project Coordinator for the Wyoming Wool Initiative, passionate about non-profit work and entrepreneurial projects related to the wool industry. She coordinates both the UW Blanket Project and Lamb-a-Year. Lindsay collaborates across the college and with other non-profit and private industry groups to promote and support the Wyoming sheep and wool industry, driving awareness and support for sheep and wool-related initiatives.