Univ. of Wyoming Announces New V.P. of Governmental Affairs

A Laramie native has been introduced because the College of Wyoming’s new Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Group Engagement. In line with a press launch from the College of Wyoming, Mike Smith, who grew up within the Gem Metropolis and is an alumnus of U.W., will take over the function.

The College of Wyoming Board of Trustees permitted Smith’s appointment throughout its mid-July assembly. Smith begins his new function on August 15, simply in time for the 2022-2023 faculty 12 months to start. His official title is Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Group Engagement.

The College of Wyoming Welcomes Mike Smith

College of Wyoming President Ed Siedel marked the approval of Smith as a transfer ahead for the college. President Siedel gave Smith a heat welcome in a press launch, saying,

“We’re excited that Mike is becoming a member of our crew to steer our engagement with authorities policymakers and promote UW to our varied constituencies to boost our potential to satisfy the college’s mission and objectives,”

Siedel famous that Smith’s authorized background would serve him effectively in his new function.

Smith isn’t any stranger to governmental affairs. He has labored for Cheyenne Legislation Agency Holland and Hart collectively for practically a decade between 2000-2007 and 2019 to the current. Between his authorized stints, Smith labored in regulatory coverage for the oil and fuel firm Excessive Plains Division of QEP Sources Inc.

Smith has spent a few years creating his capabilities and data in authorities and academic fields. He beforehand labored as a legislative assistant to U.S. Sen. Craig Thomas on schooling and environmental points earlier than pursuing his authorized diploma from U.W. Since 1999, Smith has additionally led the Public Relations Committee for Cheyenne Frontier Days.

In response to his new place, Smith acknowledged,

“I’m honored and humbled by this chance to return to the college I’ve cherished my total life. UW has performed a pivotal function within the improvement and successes of Wyoming from earlier than we had been a state and should proceed to assist Wyoming’s residents, industries and elected leaders meet the challenges of the long run head-on,”

For extra info on Mike Smith and his new function on the College of Wyoming, click on right here.

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