Renny has a passion for Wyoming and knowledge that growing businesses is what makes the state and its communities more resilient. He is focused on serving the Alliance’s members and helping to build the strongest network of businesses possible. He’s honored to work for a board which represents Wyoming’s key employers and leading taxpayers.

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Prior to joining the talented team at the Wyoming Business Alliance, Renny was Governor Mark Gordon’s Policy Director for nearly 5 years. He also worked for Governor Gordon’s 2008 Congressional campaign. The experience in the Governor’s Office allowed him to strengthen and cultivate relationships with legislators, cabinet members, stakeholders, industries, small businesses, and the Congressional Delegation and their staff.

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Renny also has communications and journalism experience working for Governor Matt Mead as Communications Director, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Wyoming Public Radio.

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He is an alum of the University of Missouri Journalism School. He and his wife have two amazing children and enjoy skiing, camping and finding new Wyoming restaurants.

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Call Renny: 307.263.4703

Shalom joined the Wyoming Business Alliance team in 2023 as the Communications Coordinator and, in March 2026, was promoted to Operations Director, where she continues to apply her creativity, leadership, and passion for serving Wyoming’s business community.

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Shalom Brickey is a Wyoming native who grew up in Casper and was highly involved in political discourse and forensics. She comes to us with a strong background in communications and customer relations, specializing in graphic design and marketing.

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Before serving the Wyoming Business Alliance, she worked as Director of Member Services for the Associated General Contractors of Wyoming, where she was recognized for her expertise in social media management. Prior to her time with AGC, Shalom supported the Workforce Development Council in communications and administration.

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Shalom, her wonderful husband Zach, and their three children can often be found outdoors—hiking, camping, or snowboarding.

Call Shalom: 307.263.4704

Lauren Schoenfeld is the Executive Director of the Wyoming Innovation Partnership and Director of Workforce Development for the Wyoming Business Alliance. She was appointed by Governor Mark Gordon as the first Wyoming Innovation Partnership Executive Director and also served as Senior Policy Advisor in economic development, broadband and business support. Lauren served as a County Commissioner for four years and her previous experience includes nonprofit executive leadership as the Executive Director for the YWCA of Sweetwater County and Organizational Change Management Lead for J.R. Simplot Company.

 

She served as an appointee on the Wyoming Broadband Council and to the Wyoming Broadband Legislative Task Force. In 2018 she was honored to be a delegate and speaker at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. 

Call Lauren: 307.389.1776

Kim is thrilled to join the WBA team after nearly 30 years in higher education. She began her career as a community college business faculty member and most recently retired as president of Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. Over the course of her career, she has been a strong advocate for business, economic and community development, even owning and operating two businesses of her own. Her experience is a natural fit for supporting our membership and our team.

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Kim earned several degrees in business management and went on to complete her PhD in educational leadership and human resource studies. And for fun, Kim and her husband Randy enjoy cooking, biking, hiking, kayaking and hanging out with their kids and six (almost seven) grandchildren.

 

Call Kim: 970-775-4568