Grassroots leadership and support
TU National Staff
Wyoming-based TU National Staff
Trout Unlimited’s grassroots leaders are complimented by eight Trout Unlimited national staff that are committed to coldwater conservation issues specifically facing Wyoming. Protecting public lands, ensuring quality habitat for fish, implementing public policy, and galvanizing grassroots support are just a few of the tasks they undertake.
Wyoming Chapters
Grey Reef (Casper)
President: G. Scott Novotny, ph: 307-315-3534 email: gscottn@gmail.com
Contact Scott Novotny for meeting details.
Curt Gowdy (Cheyenne)
President: Chris Brown, ph: 307-221-1736 email: trtbum@gmail.com
Contact Chris for meeting details and more information.
East Yellowstone (Cody)
President: Tom Brown, ph: 978.886.3371 email: tombrown5@comcast.net
Second Tuesday of each month, 6:00 pm. Contact Tom for details.
Seedskadee (Rock Springs/Green River)
President: Sadie Valdez, ph: 406-425-1338 email: seedskadeetu@gmail.com
Board meetings first Tuesday of each month. Contact Sadie about the chapter and meeting dates and times
Jackson Hole
President: Kathleen Belk; email: Kathleen.belk@gmail.com
Quarterly membership meetings. Contact Kathleen for details.
Laramie Valley (Laramie)
President Bill Schepeler, email: wtschepeler@gmail.com
Contact Bill Schepeler for meeting details.
Powder River Basin (Sheridan)
President: John Madia, ph: 307-763-6773 email: trout615@gmail.com
Contact John for any questions about the chapter as well as meeting times and dates
Platte Valley (Saratoga/Rawlins)
President: George Phillips, ph: 307-349-7268 email: georgephillips19@gmail.com
Contact George for any questions about the chapter
Popo Agie Anglers (Lander)
President: John Burrows, ph: 307.438.1956 jhburrows2497@gmail.com
Contact John about the chapter and meeting dates and times
Star Valley (Lincoln County)
President: Ron Quinn, ph: 307.763.7164, quinn9986@gmail.
Contact Ron about the chapter and meeting dates and times
Upper Green River (Pinedale)
The chapter is currently looking for a new president.
Contact Council Chair Kathy Buchner, ph: 307.690.0153 for more information on how to help save the chapter.
Upper Bear River (Evanston)
President: Rick Slagowski, ph: 307-679-0074 email: rski5x@gmail.com
Contact Rick about the chapter and meeting dates and times
Wyoming Council of Trout Unlimited
The Wyoming Council of Trout Unlimited is a group of committed volunteers from throughout the state that work to enhance coldwater fisheries in Wyoming. Volunteers consist of two representatives from each chapter, the past council chairperson, and the current officers.
To reach the Wyoming Council of Trout Unlimited:
Ian McCreary - Council Coordinator
313 Freeman Ave, Encampment, WY 82925
503.875.6641 or wytucoordinator@gmail.com
Wyoming Council
Chair: Kathy Buchner – kbuchner@wyoming.com
Vice Chair: Sadie Valdez – seedskadeetu@gmail.com
Secretary: Tom Brown– tom brown5@comcast.com
Treasurer: John Madia – jmadia@q.com
NLC Representative: Jim Hissong – wyohiss@gmail.com
At-Large Council Member: Dave Sweet – davidps992@gmail.com
At-Large Council Member: John Burrows – jhburrows2497@gmail.com
At-Large Council Member: George Phillips – georgephillips19@gmail.com
Past Chair: Cole Sherard – csherard@penceandmac.com
Conservation Committee
Larry Timchak, Chair
Youth Eduction Committee
Jay Buchner, Chair
Climate Change Committee
Kathy Buchner, Chair