The Voices of Business

Wyoming's land, water, and natural resources are the foundation of everything we build here — and protecting them is everyone's business. We talk with EPA Regional Administrator Cyrus Western about how conservation and commerce can forge a stronger Wyoming together.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alice Burron, a health strategist whose mission is simple yet powerful: to help individuals feel informed, empowered, and supported in every health decision they make. From decoding wellness trends to navigating care options, we explore how clarity and compassion can transform the way we approach our health—and our businesses. 

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Bledsoe of Industrial Systems Consulting, a leading workforce solutions provider who’s reshaping how talent meets opportunity. From bridging the gap between job seekers and employers to creating innovative strategies that strengthen the workforce pipeline, he shares practical insights into what it really takes to connect people with meaningful careers. Whethe...

In this episode WBA President Renny MacKay has a conversation with Ryan Gregory, Founder/Owner of Resilient Guides.

In this episode WBA President Renny MacKay has a conversation with Doug Kelly, Ceo of the American Edge Project.

In this episode you'll hear from Addy Thorington, a Freshman at the University of Wyoming. Addy is from Powell and plays volleyball at UW. She talks to us about how she got interested in business, balancing college athletics and school and her thoughts on keeping young people in Wyoming.

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Holden, the COO of Tungsten Parts Wyoming, a global leader in tungsten manufacturing to explore how these critical metals power industries from defense to medicine. Tune in as we discuss the challenges of scaling in a specialized market, innovations in high-performance materials, and the leadership mindset behind one of the world’s toughest supply chains.

In this high-flying episode, we sit down with Korbin DeWitt—a Wyoming-based entrepreneur who’s making serious moves both above and below the clouds. As the Owner of DeWitt Drone Services and CEO of DeWitt AeroTech (oh, and did we mention he’s also a business student at the University of Wyoming?), Korbin shares how he's carving out a bold path in the aerospace industry. From drone tech to academic...

For this episode, we were joined by Wyoming's very first full time Chancery Court Judge, Benjamin Burningham. Judge Burningham will explain what chancery courts are, how they operate, how businesses in Wyoming can take advantage of them, and how they are another tool to set Wyoming up for success in the business world.    

Today, we are joined by one of Wyoming's power couples, Brad and Jan Cundy of Keyhole Technologies in Casper. Brad and Jan started their business journey just after high school and have since built, grown, sold, and iterated many businesses in the years since. They'll talk about how they were able to be successful and some of the steps they took to get to where they are today.

In this episode, we are joined by Tyler Sasse who is the Owner and Founder of Western Welding Academy based in Gillette. In a relatively short time, he and his team have made his school the best welding school in the country. Hear from him about building his business and the future of trades in Wyoming and the country.

In this episode we are joined by the CEO of The Only Co. Based in Sheridan, Josh and his team help other build their brands and share their stories with the rest of Wyoming and the word. You will hear from Josh about his creation of his company and his approaches to business, marketing, storytelling, and entrepreneurship. 

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Dimock, the Founder and CEO of Elation, a company based in Cody, WY that helps empower employees and provides data to ensure they perform at peak levels. Recorded right after the Governor's Business Forum, we discuss workforce challenges in Wyoming, and how a person's mindset can unleash real power and performance. 

On this episode, we are joined by Christian Bitzas, Brady Wagstaff, and Zoë Worthen who are all co-founders of UplinkRobotics. These three entrepreneurs started their now thriving company while attending the University of Wyoming. Still based in Laramie, UplinkRobotics creates high-quality and purpose-built inspection tools for various industries, such as home inspectors, construction, firefighter...

In this episode, we are joined by the CEO of Climb Wyoming, Katie Hogarty. Climb Wyoming is one of the most innovative, outcomes-based nonprofits in the nation, whose mission is to break the generational cycle of poverty by investing in and supporting community, workforce, and social development in families and rural communities in Wyoming and beyond. Katie talks to us about their work at Climb, a...

In this episode, we are joined by the CEO of the Wyoming Business Council Josh Dorrell. He and Renny chat about the differences between the WBC and the WBA and also ways that the two organizations complement each other when it comes to ensuring businesses in Wyoming are able to grow and be successful. They will chat about the challenges that both organizations work on, preview the upcoming Governo...

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon returns to the podcast to talk about many topics that are affecting Wyoming including the management of the recent wildfires, workforce training, housing, attracting and retaining business in Wyoming, the energy industry, and the upcoming Governor's Business Forum! Be sure to tune into the Morning Gather, which is Governor Gordon's podcast, anywhere you get your podcas...

On this episode, we visited the University of Wyoming on the first day of fall classes to talk to UW President Ed Seidel. President Seidel shared a bit about his background, what he has been working on at UW, and some things he is excited about when he looks at the future of education in Wyoming. He also shares some lessons on leadership, partnerships, and internships.

On this episode, we are joined by Craig Rood who is the Director of Government Affairs, PR & Safety for Project West in Rock Springs. Craig has spent over 30 years in the trona industry and will share some of his insights on the industry as a whole, the incredible investment currently happening in Southwest Wyoming, and the project that Project West is undertaking.  

In this episode, we sit down with the Wyoming State Auditor Kristi Racines. She talks to us about her background, how she decided to run for Auditor, and what the job entails. She also tells us about some of the things her office has done to be more transparent with the public and talks to us about what it's like to serve on the SLIB board.   Don't forget to visit https://www.wyopen.gov/  

Today we are joined by Robert DeSoto and Canon Flores to discuss the new NIL landscape in college sports, specifically at the University of Wyoming. They also talk about how businesses in Wyoming can get involved in the NIL space to support their own business and UW athletes. With the 2024 football season arriving soon, you won't want to miss this episode! For more information about NIL: Contact R...

In this episode, we sit down with the controller of Reiman Corp. Lauren Benford. Lauren has been around the construction industry for her entire life. As a third-generation employee of Reiman Corp., she has seen the industry change and evolve into what it is today. She discusses some of the challenges and opportunities that the industry faces. She is also the new Board Chair of the Wyoming Busines...

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Devon Brubaker who is the Airport Director for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport in Rock Springs. Devon is an expert on airport operations in Wyoming. In this episode, we talk about the history of air service in Wyoming, where we are today, and where he sees the industry going in the future. 

In this episode, we are joined by Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier. He tells us a little bit about the role of Treasurer, how he got his start in politics, and how he is using his position to ensure Wyoming is set up to have a prosperous future. *In this podcast Treasurer Meier said the statutory guidance for state investments was 75% equities and 25% fixed income. He followed up to clarify it w...

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Wandler, the owner and CEO of L&H Industrial. While headquartered in Gillette, WY, they also have operations in Sheridan, WY, South Dakota, Arizona, Mexico, Chile, and Canada. L&H plays an integral role in advancing industries and society by designing, engineering, manufacturing, monitoring, and maintaining the biggest machines on Earth. Mike talks ab...