Board of Directors - Evanston Chamber of Commerce, WY

BJ Stokes

President

I am a native to Evanston and have lived here most of my life. I attended college at WWCC, Laramie County Community College and the University of Wyoming. I studied nursing, Spanish and received a Bachelors degree in psychology. Upon graduation I returned to Evanston to work in my family business at Westar Printing LLC and Rocky Mtn Sign. I have served as a treasurer for the Laramie County Community College Board of Directors, as treasurer for the Laramie Head Start Board of Directors, vice president for the Evanston Chamber Board of Directors, and I am currently serving as the President of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. When I am not working I enjoy time at the lake, camping, riding atv's and spending time with my wife and children. I love Evanston. It is a great place to live, to work and to raise a family. I feel that if we all work together we can not only help Evanston grow but thrive!"

David Benton

Treasurer

David was born and raised in sunny Jacksonville, Florida. His career and family have led him to Iowa and then to Wyoming. David has been in the banking business for over 20 years. Currently David is the Branch Manger of First Bank, Division of Glacier Bank. Prior to his current position, David has done various jobs in the banking field from Personal Banker to being a District Manager. David enjoys helping people learn and work through their financial dreams. When David isn’t working, he enjoys fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He has a wife and son whom he prides himself on. He enjoys watching his son grow and participate in sports. His son is an active participant of Football and wrestling. You may hear him from time to time cheering him on from the crowd or the side of a wrestling mat. David enjoys watching college and NFL games on the weekends. During the week, you will see him strolling the town in a suit and tie – but on the weekends, he is in fishing bibs or sporting a shirt from his favorite College football, the Florida Gator shirt.

Jeannie Staley

Secretary

Jeannie is a native of Evanston. She raised 3 children that are now grown and has one Grandson. She worked at the Posey Shop her Mother owned before starting her career in Real Estate. Business has always been in the Family.She works at Uinta Realty as an Associate Broker. Meeting new people & finding them the right home is her passion making new lifetime friends. She enjoys crafting, floral designing, shopping & gardening.She has furthered her education in Real Estate obtaining the highest certification “Certified Residential Specialist” Her love for this Community lead her to being involved with the Red Carpet Ambassadors & Chamber of Commerce for the past 10 years.

Mieke Madrid

Mieke currently works as the Community Relations/Grant Writer for the City of Evanston. She’s lived in Evanston with her husband, Jeff, a native of Evanston, since 1997 and thinks it is by far the best city in Wyoming. She has been involved in a number of community events and programs over the years, including Soroptimists International (women’s service organization), the Renewal Ball, Brew Fest, Relay for Life, the Uinta County Economic Development Commission, Evanston Rotary Club, Roundhouse Festival, Southwest Wyoming Tourism Committee, and the Evanston Main Street Program. She feels Evanston has a tremendous amount to offer any citizen or visitor in a variety of aspects—from recreational activities and cultural events to business development and employment opportunities. She enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with family, friends and her zany Jack Russell Terrier.

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