Meet Our Board of Trustees
Aarika Walker
Aarika Walker was born and raised in Kemmerer, WY. She graduated from Kemmerer High School and went on to cheer at the University of Wyoming, where she also graduated with a bachelor's degree in Child Development. Aarika works as a Deputy Clerk in the Lincoln County District Court Office. In her spare time she enjoys spending time in the mountains, traveling, and attending Cowboy Football games with her boys in the fall. GO POKES!!
Kristi Dearden
Kristi Dearden is a Kemmerer native and mother of 6. She owns and operates an in-home daycare, which she loves. She is passionate about helping others and is always looking at ways she can make the world a better place.
Brad Grandy
Brad Grandy has lived in Kemmerer for the past ten years working at his practice, Diamond G Dental. Brad and his wife Catherine have four kids. Brad enjoys spending time with his family in the mountains and on his boat fishing on the Gorge and Fontenelle. He grew up in Cokeville and has loved being able to come back and live in Southwest Wyoming. Brad is a product of the education system and understands its importance to our community and state and looks forward to serving the community.
Don Lamborn
Don Lamborn is a long time community member and graduate from Kemmerer High School. He has served on the board for several years, achieving membership on the Wyoming School Board Associations Hall of Fame.
Jim Jessen
Jim Jessen has been a resident of Southwest Wyoming for 30 years, living in Rock Springs and working in Green River. Jim is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and has been employed with A. Pleasant Construction for 26 years. He and his wife Debbie have two beautiful daughters and five wonderful grandchildren.