• Board of Directors & Staff

  • Lexi Lamb

    President

    Lexi is originally from Evanston, graduating from Evanston High School class of 2000.  She is married with 2 daughters, 1 granddaughter, 2 puppies, and 1 cat.  Lexi started her career in banking, working for Wells Fargo and US Bank for over 13 years.  This career has led her to become an Insurance Agent with Tegeler & Associates.  Lexi enjoys meeting new people and deepening existing relationships, learning about them and their businesses.  She enjoys camping, 4-wheeling, golfing, spending time with family and friends, and serving this wonderful community.  She is the President of Southwest Wyoming Crime Stoppers, an Officer with the VFW Auxiliary, Southwest Wyoming Coordinator for the National Veterans Awareness Ride, Board Member for the Association of Wyoming Insurance Agents, and a new member of the Red Carpet Ambassadors.  She looks forward to continuing her career and raising her family in Evanston for many years to come.

  • Trent Cluny

    Vice President

    Trent grew up in Evanston and graduated from Evanston High School in 1998. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming and later his Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry where he graduated with distinction in 2009. While at Pacific, he served as a member of the student council and worked as a Spanish language interpreter in the university’s vision centers. He was also a member of the Optometric Honor’s Society.Dr. Cluny worked in clinical research as well as pre- and post-operative LASIK care in Oregon before joining an optometry practice in Olympia, Washington. He practiced there for 10 years, and in 2021 found a welcome opportunity to move back to his hometown. While in Washington he was actively involved with the local chamber of commerce and volunteered time at a community clinic, providing no-cost vision exams in English and Spanish for uninsured community members.Trent is married to Hanni and they have three children that they are happy to raise here in Evanston. He is looking forward to being an active member of the Evanston community. 

     

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    Venice Burton

    Treasurer

    Originally from Switzerland, Venice has called Evanston home for the past six years, where she lives with her husband and their three beloved dogs. She began her career in banking in 2023 and currently serves as a Consumer Lender at First Bank of Wyoming.

    Since settling in Evanston, Venice has developed a deep appreciation for the charm and close-knit spirit of small-town life. She actively participates in local events and is a proud supporter of small businesses in the community. Her involvement includes volunteering with organizations such as SAFV, the We Love Kids Fair, and most recently, joining the Red Carpet Ambassadors.

    Outside of work, Venice enjoys reading, listening to audiobooks, and spending time outdoors with her dogs and husband. Whether she's at the park, by the river, or playing in a recreational sports league, she embraces every opportunity to connect with her community. Venice is passionate about contributing to the vitality of Evanston and takes pride in supporting its businesses and local initiatives.

  • Micki Cox
    Secretary

    Micki grew up in Evanston and is married with two children that she and her husband raised here. She has been employed by the City of Evanston for the last 10 years, where she is the Facilities and Business License Tech. In this capacity, she takes care of all the business licensing for the City of Evanston and rental of the beautiful venues that the City of Evanston owns, such as the Roundhouse & Railyards and Depot Square. She is also the secretary of the Evanston Historic Preservation Commission.

    She enjoys spending time with her family doing various outdoor activities, along with attending sports events, especially the University of Wyoming games. Go Pokes!! 

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    Brent Hatch

    Brent was born and raised in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. In 1980, Brent moved to Evanston, Wyoming, where he met his wife Rhonda. They have one daughter, who with her husband and three children also lives in Evanston. For over the past 36 years, Brent has worked in finance, and he has owned and managed several businesses in the area.  Brent enjoys providing service to others, he is the current Chairman of the Uinta County Economic Development Commission, A member of Evanston Regional Hospital Board, A Member of Jumpstart Evanston, A Member of Uinta County Suicide and Substance Abuse Coalition, A Member of the Uinta County Public Health Incident Management Task Force and A Member of SWOT(Southwest Wyoming Off-road Trails).  Brent can often be found at the Lord's Storehouse and other service organizations around Evanston, reaching out to others. Brent enjoys camping, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors. He has hiked Kings Peak several times, and during the eclipse a couple of years ago, Brent, with some friends, hiked Gannett Peak. Recently, Brent and some friends hiked Mount Timpanogos. 

  • Executive Director - Tammy Staley

  • Executive Assistant - AJ Lamb

  • Enhance the growth and prosperity of the Evanston business community and tourism.