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Members List
How to Apply to become part of the Wyoming Governor's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports
| Alice Burron, Cheyenne Alice is passionate about motivating people of all ages to be active and live an extraordinary life. Alice is a M.S. graduate from the University of Wyoming in Exercise Physiology, and has more than 20 years of experience as an Exercise Physiologist, ACE certified Personal Trainer, an Elementary Physical Education Instructor. Alice is a former body builder and marathon runner. She currently works at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center as the Wellness Coordinator for their 1900 employees and is a very popular motivational speaker and writer and is the Lead Fitness Expert for Nursetogether.com. |
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| Lynn Fox, MS, CHES, Cheyenne Lynn has a background in nutrition education, physical activity, and epidemiology. As the Wellness Coordinator for Laramie County School District #1 she is enthusiastic about developing a comprehensive worksite wellness program that enables employees to find joy and happiness in their professional and personal lives. She believes wellness is a journey not a destination and we are all on personal journeys unique to each of us and must learn life lessons along the way. She enjoys connecting with employees and teaching the Steps to a New You class which intertwines ideas of intuitive eating, body size acceptance, and enjoyable movement through walking. Lynn is the mother of a five-year-old and actively pursues her passion of the outdoors through biking, hiking, cross country skiing, running, and camping. She also enjoys playing basketball and softball and teaching spinning and strength training classes. |
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Deetta Kvidahl Rapp, Council Member, Cheyenne Deetta supports many health-oriented organizations such as Relay for Life and the Multiple Dystrophy Association both financially and time wise. She is a strong, active advocate for volunteering as it strengthens our community and our world. |
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| Tim Fagnant, Powell After graduating from the University of Wyoming in 1985, Tim began his teaching and coaching stint with the Kaycee Buckaroos. He is now a Panther, residing in Powell with his family. He has a great position at Powell Middle School instructing students in Health and Physical Education, and coaching middle school basketball. Tim believes a healthy lifestyle provides many with an opportunity for physical, mental, emotional and social growth, and thus it is important that we give ample opportunity to the youth of today to participate in activities of all kinds, so that they may find their niche that keeps them healthy for a lifetime. |
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Jeff Grant, Cheyenne Jeff has been on the Council for three years. He is a Recreation Specialist for the City of Cheyenne and programs all of the youth sports. He has been involved in sports and fitness all of his life. He has a B.S. in Recreation Administration and has his M.S. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Nebraska-Kearney. He has been married 19 years to his best friend Julie. They have two boys; Kaleb (16) who has his Black Belt and Kyle (12) who plays for the Cheyenne All Star Baseball team. In his spare time Jeff enjoys traveling with his family and watching his boys play and compete in activities. He and his whole family are die hard HUSKER fans. |
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| Katrina Lorenzen, Casper Katrina Lorenzen is the Student Wellness Coordinator for Natrona County School District and a member of Wyoming Action for Healthy Kids, WAHPHERD (Wyoming Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance), and AAPHERD (American Association for Health Physical Education). She serves on NCSD Goal #4 team (Safe, Healthy People) and is in the Leadership Casper class for 2010. Katrina was selected to serve as a community coach for the ACHIEVE Healthier Communities Grant that the City of Casper Parks and Recreation Department received this year. She taught aerobics for 16 years and was a personal trainer for 10 years. Katrina enjoys walking, hiking, golfing, and helping others believe in Wellness. She loves spending time with her family which includes 3 beautiful children and a wonderful husband. |
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| Lucy McVeigh, Cheyenne Lucy has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication, with a Masters currently in progress. She has been a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and Pilates instructor for over 15 years. Lucy is currently an adjunct PE instructor at Laramie County Community College, teaching Pilates and Dance Aerobics. She was recently named 2008 "Instructor of the Year" in the Health Sciences and Wellness Division. Lucy owns FitnessLink Fitness Contracting Services, providing group fitness classes for the United States Air Force. She also owns of private Pilates studio. Lucy works as a pilates instructor for the Laramie County School District Wellness Program, and she is also a movement coach for Parkinson's Disease patients. Lucy is a busy mother of three outstanding sons, and her hobbies include singing, playing piano and composing music, listening to music, drawing and painting, dancing, exercising, traveling, sewing, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. |
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| Dale Ann Meeker, Powell She has taught physical education and coached in Powell for the past 23 years. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1979 and continues to follow the Cowgirl and Cowboy athletic programs. She had the privilege of playing college basketball for UW and Coach Margie McDonald. Physical activity and quality of life are extremely important to her both personally and professionally. She has acquired some new hobbies recently, including scuba diving and trap/skeet shooting. She loves anything competitive and enjoys mother nature. Dale Ann indicated that in her job she has seen the increasing numbers of overweight and obese students in her classes. Dale Ann hopes that by serving on this committee that she can provide kids and families with some new activities to encourage an active, healthy lifestyle. |
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| Jerry Rief, Council Treasurer, Cheyenne Jerry is a computer programmer for the State Auditor's Office. He has been an avid runner most of his life, running track and cross-country for Torrington (1980-83) and the University of Wyoming (1990-91). Being an active member of the Fifty States and DC Marathon Club and Group, the 50Sub4 Marathon Club, and a member of the Sub 3 Marathon Group, he has run a marathon in 41 of the states (40 of those under three hours). He enjoys hiking, cross-country skiing, cycling, and most other outdoor activities. Jerry is looking forward to providing different activities to promote physical fitness in the youth of today. He believes more active alternatives to computer games and television for our youth will inspire the youth to become active adults and parents. |
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| Tammy Till, Council Co-Chair, Cheyenne Tammy works for the State of Wyoming, A &I (Administration and Information), Employees’ Group Insurance section. Her position at the State has developed into the statewide wellness coordinator, which is a great match for her at-home and professional life. She is an advocate of promoting healthy lifestyles for all ages through exercise and nutrition. She has been a volunteer youth basketball coach for the YMCA, activities planner and softball coach for her church, and a strong supporter of the American Cancer Society; Relay for Life and Race for the Cure. She enjoys most indoor and outdoor physical activities including 5ks, softball, hiking in the mountains, yoga, Pilates and weight lifting. Tammy says she is excited to be a part of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports because it gives her a great opportunity to reach outside her realm of Wyoming State Employees to all State of Wyoming citizens. |
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| Rich Vincent, Council Co-Chair, Laramie Rich is employed by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality-Land Quality Division, is currently serving his fourth (3-year) term with the Wyoming Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Rich has been/is involved in promoting the National ACES Day Campaign (All Children Exercising Simultaneously), establishing the annual “Wyoming Health and Fitness Day” events, creating the Governor's Council endorsement procedures, and establishing the Summer Outdoor Xtreme program in conjunction with Wyoming State Parks. Rich has always participated in sports and outdoor activities. He played soccer during high school, college and post-graduation; coached the UW Women's Soccer Club (1978-80) and various youth teams; and is the head coach for 7220 Racing (HS Mountain Bike Team, Laramie). He is an avid bicyclist and x-country skier. Rich was the founding vice-chair of Cycle Wyoming, Inc., a non-profit bicycle advocacy organization; previous member of the Tour de Wyoming and Laramie Duathlon planning committees; founding and current president of Laramie Enduro, a non-profit organization promoting the Laramie Enduro mountain bike race and other events; and planning committee member for the 2011 IMBA-Rocky Mountain Regional Summit. Rich would like to see the Governor's Council become more proactive. As a council member, he is interested in promoting any program that will educate and stimulate Wyoming students to become healthier and more physically active. He would like the Governor's Council to partner and be more involved with WAHPERD, the President's Fitness Challenge, the Cowboy State Games, and several Wyoming health-fitness expos and symposia. Rich would like the Governor's Council to improve their outreach and endorsement methods for health and fitness activities, events, and programs. |
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| David Singleton David graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2010, with a degree in political science and criminal justice. He is planning on attending law school next fall, also at UW. He and his wife, Vickie, both work for CRMC, and have two boys. David is an avid runner and BMX rider. |
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Dr. David Milam Dr. Milam is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has obtained the status of a board certified chiropractic sports physician - Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physician (DACBSP) through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP). Dr. Milam and his clinic are the Official Chiropractic Providers for University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics. Dr. Milam served on the sports medicine team at the Ironman Triathlon in Lake Placid, New York in 2009. Additionally his clinic provides onsite sports medicine for many local sporting and recreation events. Dr. Milam also teaches Human Anatomy at Laramie County Community College, has taught for the Kinesiology department at the University of Wyoming, and is on the City of Laramie’s Board of Health. Dr. Milam is also the current Wyoming state director for the National Strength & Conditioning Association. More information about Dr. Milam and his clinic, or to contact him, you can be found at www.spineandinjuryclinic.com. Outside the clinic, Dr. Milam enjoys being with his friends and family. He also enjoys staying active by weightlifting, hiking, mountain & road biking, camping, fishing, playing sports, triathlons, reading, teaching, and being an active supporter of the Laramie High School and UW athletic teams. As a board member on the Governor’s Council of Physical Fitness and Sports he would like to see the youth of the state have many opportunities to stay active and fit. Additionally there should be events for youth and adults that promote activity, wellness and nutrition. Dr. Milam would like to see the council continue collaborating with other state organizations to help promote the health and wellness within the state. |
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| Bruce Burrows Bruce, a Cheyenne resident, has enjoyed participating in a wide variety of sports since childhood and has worked to stay physically fit throughout his adult life. A former long-distance runner and basketball player, his current passions include skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking and hiking. Over the years, Bruce has volunteered with the Cheyenne Running Club, National Ski Patrol, National Mountain Bike Patrol and Wyoming State Parks, and he is a former member of the Wyoming State Trail Advisory Council. He believes that encouraging and promoting recreation and physical activity is an appropriate strategy to improve health and wellness, at both the individual and community level. Bruce, who holds degrees from the University of Montana and the University of Wyoming, is a career employee with the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Public Affairs Office and also serves as WYDOT’s employee wellness coordinator. |
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| Jean Kumelos Retired physical education/health teacher. Fitness instructor/personal trainer |
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