Birkle named SWEDD executive director

The Southeast Wyoming Economic Development District (SWEDD) board of directors is pleased to announce Brenda Birkle has been selected as its new Executive Director. Birkle will begin her new position Jan. 3, 2017 and will serve southeast Wyoming from an office based in Cheyenne.

"Brenda's vast experience with workforce, as well as state and federal grants, will help strengthen our region's economic development efforts," said Ashley Harpstreith, SWEDD board member and hiring committee chairman. "We have found an excellent new leader and we're confident she will be a tremendous benefit to our or...