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Board
Members
Beth Bailey - Chairperson
Beth grew up in Ekalaka, MT and
received her Business Finance degree from Montana State University
in 1989. She has extensive experience in the financial industry
and has been employed by SunTrust Bank as a credit analyst for
approximately six years. Prior to her years with SunTrust
Bank, she was a loan officer for nine years with Farm Credit Services
in Belle Fourche, SD. Beth not only is a Sheridan College
Foundation Board Member, but volunteers weekly for the riding
program at CHAPS.
Peggy Acker - Vice Chairperson
Peggy is a 1972 graduate of Kansas
State University, Manhattan, Kansas with a Bachelor of Science
in Elementary Education. She is a Member of the National Education
Association, Wyoming Education Association, and Sheridan Central
Education Association. She has spent thirty-four years as an elementary
teacher and is married with two children. Peggy enjoys her career
as Math Recovery Intervention Specialist at Coffeen Elementary
school.
Carla Klopfenstein - Secretary
Carla grew up in central Illinois and
received her BS Degree from the University of Illinois. Her love
of horses stems from her father, who raised Appaloosa horses while
she was in high school/college. Carla worked for Glaxo SmithKline
Pharmaceuticals until 2007, and now works part time at InterMountain
Laboratory in Sheridan. She enjoys volunteering for the Sheridan
County Historical Society, provides session assistance at CHAPS
for therapeutic riding, and is an officer of the Sheridan Republican
Woman’s club. When she isn’t enjoying her 6 grandchildren,
she enjoys knitting, crocheting, and her dogs.
Jill Moriarty - Treasurer
Jill is a graduate of Sheridan
College and the American University School of International Service
in Washington DC, as well as receiving a certificate in Industrial
Development from Texas A&M University. She is a US Army Veteran,
serving as a Specialist in Secure Communications Operations and
receiving many commendations. Jill has a comprehensive background
in economic development, film, private investigation, and in the
horse industry in the race horse and dressage fields. She enjoys
traveling with her husband Bruce and spending time at home with
her horses and family. Because of her military experience, Jill
provides session support for the CHAPS Horses 4 Heroes program
and fundraising and marketing help to the program.
Sue Gates - Member at Large
Sue was elected to the board
of directors in April, 2006 and is also a CHAPS volunteer. A native
New Yorker, Sue has lived in the Sheridan area for 46 years, many
of those years involved in ranching. She holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in nursing from the University of the State of New York,
Albany, and for 7 years was a clinical instructor in the Sheridan
College Nursing Program. In 1998 Sue helped to establish Family
Planning of the Big Horns.
Del Acker - Member at Large
Del is the Principal-in-Charge
of Architecture for TSP Architecture in Sheridan. An experienced
coordinator and a skilled, effective communicator, he brings 26
years of professional experience to projects. Throughout his career,
Mr. Acker has been involved in a variety of different projects,
with an emphasis on educational and recreational facilities, healthcare
and assisted living facilities, and seniors and multi-family housing.
His Professional Affiliations include: American Institute of Architects
(AIA); National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB);
Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI);
Society for College and University Planners (SCUP) and Wyoming
School Boards Association (Corporate Member). Del is an avid runner,
competing in several marathons nationally every year.
Kevin Bailey - Member at Large
Kevin, after growing up in Sidney,
MT, received his Business Management degree from Montana State
University in 1987, his law degree from the University of Wyoming
in 1993, and his MBA from Rollins College in 2003. Currently he
is a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Department Manager
for First Federal Savings Bank in Sheridan, Wyoming. Currently
he is serving as a Board Member for the Sheridan Memorial Hospital
Foundation and is a Member of Rotary International.
John Cochran - Member at Large
John was raised on a cattle ranch
in the Thermopolis area. He graduated from Hot Springs County
High School and attended the University of Wyoming, graduating
in 1970 with a degree in Range Management.
He retired in 2004 after serving 34 years with USDA – Rural
Development. During his career with USDA – Rural Development
John held virtually every position within the agency including
county supervisor, assistant district director and Business and
Community Programs Director. President Bush appointed him USDA
Rural Development State Director for Wyoming in 2001.
John has lived in Sheridan since 1971. He is married and has two
grown daughters and four grandchildren. In addition to being a
CHAPS volunteer, he is an active member of Sheridan Rotary Club.
Bev Cochran - Member at Large
Bev was born and raised in
Thermopolis, WY. After graduating from Hot Springs County High
School, she attended the University of Wyoming. After graduating
from UW with a BA and advanced degree in Vocational Education,
Bev moved to Sheridan.
Her career as an educator began at the Wyoming Girl’s School
in Sheridan and then the Sheridan County School district # 2,
where she served as Vocational Division Chair and Vocational Department
Head, retiring in 2004.
Bev enjoys cooking, bridge, spending time in the mountains, golf,
spending time with children and grandchildren.
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