Staff Leadership
Our leadership team reflects the broader spirit of United Way. Only by bringing together people from all sectors of society can we create innovative solutions that address the most complex challenges of our time.
Shelly Bybee
Community Schools Resource Coordinator
Shelly is managing the Community Schools strategy, an initiative that organizes community resources around student success, at Cole Elementary and Hebard Elementary Schools. She has worked with youth and schools in many capacities including Juvenile Probation and Diversion with the State of Wyoming, in conjunction with the District Attorney’s Office. She has a BS in Child Psychology from the University of Montana, with an emphasis in Human and Family Relations. She has also worked directly with special education students in Jr. and Sr. High. She has two children with her husband who is an active duty military member at Warren AFB. Together they enjoy fishing and hiking.
“One of the greatest joys I have seen in my work is connecting those who are struggling to the tools they didn’t know existed. I love to help others identify the need and advocate to create change. Sometimes it’s simply a matter of asking ‘what would it take to make that happen?’ and going for the solution. United Way is a catalyst for improvement in our own community, and that is something to be proud of.”
“I am so proud to be part of the United Way mission and to be able to help both individuals as well as other non-profits. By working together we can truly make a difference in our community.”
Genie Kasper
VITA Program Coordinator
Genie leads our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). Genie was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming and moved to Cheyenne in 2006. In her free time Genie loves to spend time with her family and her dogs. She has been a VITA volunteer for 30 years and recently retired from the IRS after 31 years. Genie is excited about continuing her journey with VITA and helping the Cheyenne community.
Tia Fitzgerald
Community Engagment & Marketing Coordinator
Tia is responsible in engaging with supporters and program partners through social media and other messaging. She also serves as a staff liaison on the Community Impact Review Panel, Human Services Advisory Council, and the Emergency Food and Shelter Board. She was born in Denver Colorado and moved to Cheyenne when she was very young. She attended LCCC and graduated with her Associates in Communications. She is thrilled to be working for United Way of Laramie County and to be able to give back to the community that she loves so much.
“Helping families with tax returns for over 30 years now, taught me that financial confidence can change lives. At United Way of Laramie County, I have the opportunity to turn that confidence into community-wide empowerment and to help more families in diverse ways.”
Special thanks to JoLynn Paulsen for our staff and board photos!
Board Leadership
Our board represents a dedicated group of Laramie County business and community leaders, all of whom volunteer their time, energy and expertise toward our mission of uniting people, ideas and resources to advance the common good.
2025 Board Officers
President: Kaylee Ann Harmon
Vice President: Rick Kaysen
Secretary: Stan Hartzheim
Treasurer: Conner Hunsaker
Campaign Co-Chairs
2024 – 2026 Campaign Co-Chairs:
Brittany & Bryan Wilson
2023-2025 Campaign Co-Chairs:
Trent & Tanya Keller
United Way of Laramie County Foundation Board
President -Dustin Woodhouse
Treasurer – Conner Hunsaker
Pres Elect – Erin McKinney
Board Members: Gay Woodhouse
Board Members
Tammy Bauman – Meridian Trust FCU
Tate Bauman – Wyoming Hospitality & Travel Coalition
Sheila Bremer – Wyoming Bank & Trust
Chris Brennan – Woodhouse Roden Ames & Brennan, LLC
Stephanie Hardee – Wyoming Bearing & Supply/PT Hose & Bearing
Kaylee Ann Harmon – Long Reimer Winegar LLP
Stan Hartzheim – Double H Home Loans
Conner Hunsaker – McGee, Hearne & Paiz, LLP
Rick Kaysen – Legislative Services Consultant
Tanya Keller – Coldwell Banker the Property Exchange
Trent Keller – Wyoming Bearing & Supply/PT Hose & Bearing
Erin McKinney – CRMC-Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Amber Still – Meridian Trust Credit Union
Brittany Wilson – McGee, Hearne & Paiz, LLP
Bryan Wilson – Laramie County Community College
Dustin Woodhouse – Wyoming Machinery Company