Speakers
Expertise from local, regional and national leaders from across the industry and its sphere of influence.
Entertainment
The Munsick Boys
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The Munsick Boys Band has become a staple in the field of western entertainment. This Sheridan, Wyoming family has been making music together since dad Dave could get his sons to fit their hands around a guitar neck. All now accomplished musicians in their own right, each member of The Munsick Boys sing, play multiple instruments, and join forces to forge new directions in the world of western roots music. Dave, a former New Mexico State Fiddle Champion and band leader of several bands, writes, plays, and sings of times and places with no borders. Tris, leader of Tris Munsick and The Innocents, writes, plays, and sings of the west that nominated him for album of the year for both Wyoming as well as the Rocky Mountain region. Sam writes, plays, and sings of the cowboy life that runs deeply in his veins and Ian is out forging new directions in western music from his home in Nashville.
The Munsick Boys have a sound, a harmonic blend of open sky folk and classic country, that has long been a favorite among those traveling the journey down the trail of western culture. They have opened for acts that include Lyle Lovett and Suzie Boguss and were voted the 2016 Western Band of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists in Fort Worth, Texas.
Legislative Reception Entertainment
Speakers
Domenic Bravo
Executive Director, The Wyoming Office of Tourism
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Domenic Bravo leads the Wyoming Office of Tourism with a blend of strategic vision, public-sector experience, and a deep love for the landscapes and communities that define the state.
His career spans executive leadership in tourism, outdoor recreation, and state parks, including service as CEO of Visit Cheyenne and Administrator of Wyoming State Parks. He also helped build the University of Wyoming’s Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Management program, where he continues to champion workforce development and student mentorship.
Known for collaborative leadership and forward-thinking ideas, Domenic is focused on elevating Wyoming’s brand, expanding its reach into new markets, and ensuring that tourism supports both economic vitality and the preservation of the state’s natural and cultural heritage. A longtime public servant with roots in the Mountain West, he brings a grounded, people-first approach to everything he does.
Nolan Nichols
Founder, A Million Dreams
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Nolan Nichols is a Fortune 500 keynote speaker and master storyteller who helps leaders and teams thrive in a world of change and disruption. Blending storytelling, research, and perspective, his high-energy keynotes build resilience and equip audiences with practical tools for work and life.
Chris Brown
CEO, Wyoming Associations and Government Affairs Network (WAGAN)
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Chris Brown is the CEO of Wyoming Associations and Government Affairs Network (WAGAN) an association management, government affairs and public relations firm based in Cheyenne. WAGAN’s current client list includes the Wyoming Hospitality and Travel Coalition and Powering Up Wyoming.
Brown began his hospitality career at age 16 in Massachusetts as a dishwasher, working his way throughout the industry until coming to Ft Collins, Colorado, with Outback Steakhouse in 1995. In 2001, Chris relocated to Cheyenne to open Wyoming’s second Outback Steakhouse, which he successfully ran for 10 years as Managing Partner. He built the Cheyenne Outback Steakhouse into one of the most successful OSI restaurants in the region, having been awarded “Partner of the Year” three times-in 2004, 2007 and 2010.
For the past 11 years Chris has successfully advocated on behalf of the hospitality, tourism, and renewable energy industries, among others.
He and his wife of 20 years, Shelby, reside in Cheyenne with their two children, Ryder and Owen.
Berkeley Young
President and Owner, Young Strategies, Inc.
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Berkeley’s experience includes serving as the Executive Director of a start-up convention and visitor’s bureau and a director of a chamber of commerce in which he oversaw the creation and success of a research-based tourism marketing program for a rural county in the mountains of North Carolina. Young was hired as Director of Sales and quickly promoted to General Manager of a large golf resort managed by Interstate Hotels Corporation.
Young joined Randall Travel Marketing in 1998 as Vice President conducting research for DMOs throughout the United States. He opened Young Strategies in November 2004 focusing on strategic planning and research for destination marketing organizations. Young is a top rated speaker at regional and national conferences.
Darren Rudloff
Principal, Rudloff Solutions
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Darren Rudloff is an experienced and inventive tourism leader with a wealth of experience in all aspects of destination marketing and management.
Before starting Rudloff Solutions, Rudloff was CEO at Visit Cheyenne for 22 years where he grew the operation's budget fivefold. Rudloff led his organization in earning the highest tourism industry accreditation from Destinations International (DMAP). He also successfully applied the results of the Destination Next destination assessment program to update his organization's strategic plan and create specific action steps to improve the community's tourism industry.
Daniel McCoy
Director, WORTH Institute University of Wyoming
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Dr. Dan McCoy is the Director of the Jay Kemmerer Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute at the University of Wyoming. He is also an Associate Lecturer in the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources and an Adjunct Professor in the University of Wyoming’s College of Business and College of Education.
His work focuses on applied research, workforce development, and community engagement that support Wyoming’s outdoor recreation, tourism, and hospitality sectors. With more than three decades of professional experience in outdoor leadership and education, Dr. McCoy integrates real-world, project-based learning into his teaching and has led over $4 million in sponsored research and engagement initiatives benefiting communities across Wyoming.
Chris Green
President, Humanitarian Hotels
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Chris Green, President of Humanitarian Hotels, brings over 35 years of successful hospitality experience. Formerly the President at Remington Hospitality, a premier Hotel Management firm with more than 130 properties in the US and Caribbean, Chris has a distinguished career.
Prior to his role at Remington, he served as President & CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality until the merger of the two companies in April 2022. Known for building and operating highly respected, culture-driven organizations, Chris specializes in property acquisition, operation, organizational structure, brand relations, and complex repositioning efforts.
Chris is a regular guest on the No Vacancy podcast and a frequent contributor to various industry publications, including Hotel Executive and Hotel Business. He writes a recurring column for Hotel News Now, sharing insights and perspectives on topics ranging from building and supporting a vibrant company culture to future technology and hospitality trends.
Additionally, he recently authored "The River Guide to Leadership," detailing much of what he learned in his years leading teams.
Samantha Wolfe
Corporate Immigration Attorney, Holland & Hart
Kathy Coleman
Employer Relations Manager, Greenheart International
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Kathy Coleman has been with Greenheart since 2023 but has been a staffing professional since 2009 as well as a former Wyoming State legislator. In 2013, she completed the Western Legislative Leadership Academy. An alumnus of Sheridan College and Arizona State University, Kathy is currently pursuing a PhD in Political Science from ASU's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Since 2019, she has been dedicated to international labor and culture exchanges working with non-immigrant visa programs, finding this work particularly rewarding.
Janette Roush
SVP, Innovation and Chief AI Officer, Brand USA
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Janette Roush is the SVP, Innovation and Chief AI Officer for Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization. Roush leads the organization’s AI strategy and innovation initiatives to advance consumer promotion, trade and partner engagement to promote the United States as a premier travel destination.
Jim Walter
President and CEO, Visit Cheyenne
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Jim Walter is a destination marketing and economic development leader with more than 20 years of experience transforming tourism strategy into community impact.
As President of Visit Cheyenne, the official DMO for Laramie County, Wyoming, I lead efforts to strengthen our region through strategic branding, event development, group sales, and stakeholder engagement.
Jenissa Meredith
CEO, Sweetwater County Travel & Tourism
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With nearly two decades dedicated to Wyoming’s economic and community vitality, Jenissa Meredith approaches her work with a deep-seated belief in the power of high-level strategy and local impact.
Since 2007, she has served as the President & CEO of Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism, where she has been privileged to oversee a marketing budget that has more than doubled under her tenure, now generating over $150 million in annual visitor spending for the county. Notably, Jenissa spearheaded the designation of the Flaming Gorge - Green River Basin Scenic Byway as one of only 37 All-American Roads in the U.S., a prestigious distinction that unlocked significant federal funding. This vision extends to the local level through initiatives like her successful Flaming Gorge Bus Tours and multi-media campaigns that have consistently driven leisure lodging occupancy.
As Wyoming’s most tenured Destination Marketing Organization CEO, Jenissa believes leadership means having a seat at the table to advocate for others and for the state she loves. She is honored to lend her voice to several boards, including The Wyoming Office of Tourism Board, Western Wyoming Community College Board of Trustees, and The Wyoming Women’s Foundation Board among others. She views her experience and passion as a resource to be shared, always looking for ways to lift fellow professionals and ensure Wyoming’s visitor economy thrives for generations to come.
While her professional role keeps her busy, her proudest achievement is her role as a mother to her two sons ages 20 and 16. Whether she is supporting their latest endeavors or exploring new corners of the world with them, she remains inspired by the same sense of adventure she shares with every visitor to the Cowboy State.
Sydney Ermers
Destination Partner, CrowdRiff
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Sydney Ermers is a Destination Partner at CrowdRiff, helping DMOs turn great stories into standout visual content. She works with destinations to connect with travelers through smarter digital marketing and community-driven storytelling—and loves exploring new cities whenever she can.
Flint Rasmussen
Senior Vice President, Professional Bull Riders
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Flint Rasmussen grew up in the small town of Choteau, Montana, in a family deep-rooted in the western world. While attending Choteau High School, he was an all-state athlete in Football and Track, but also was a member of the All-State Choir and received accolades for his performances in the school drama department.
Rasmussen then attended Western Montana College, and on a dare performed as a rodeo clown at shows around Montana as a summer job. After graduation he taught and coached at the high school in Havre, Montana, for two years before taking a chance and pursuing a career as a profesional rodeo clown. His drive, perseverence, and redefing of the job led to a Hall-of-Fame career.
Flint was voted the Pro Rodeo Clown of the Year eight times, and selected to be the National Finals Rodeo Barrelman those same eight years. As the arena entertainer for the Professional Bull Riders, he was featured at the PBR World Finals 26 times. During all of this, he hosted stage talk shows, radio shows, and podcasts that were a great influence in bringing western sports to media across the country.
He now holds a Senior Vice President position in the corporate headquarters of the Professional Bull Riders, but is most proud of his two daughters, Shelby and Paige, who are former rodeo National Champions at Montana State University, and are now succesful young ladies in the professional world.
Angi Bruce
Director, Wyoming Game and Fish Department
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As a dedicated biologist, Angi built a long-standing career in conservation. Her career includes previous roles as the Game and Fish habitat protection supervisor and assistant wildlife bureau chief with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Angi is extremely proud of her Iowa roots and the values she learned growing up on a farm. Angi prioritizes collaborative approaches to wildlife management and working closely with partners, external organizations, other states and the legislature to be a voice for Wyoming's wildlife. Her work has been instrumental in addressing complex fish and wildlife management issues, including oversight of significant projects such as migration corridors, the department's "Movement Matters" initiative and sage-grouse policy on a state and national level.
Dave Glenn
Director, Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources
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Dave Glenn serves as the Director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources. He oversees Wyoming state parks, historic sites, the trails program, and the office of outdoor recreation, including the newly created Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund. On the cultural resources side, he oversees the State Archaeologist, Wyoming State Historical Preservation Office, Wyoming State Museum, Wyoming Arts Council, Wyoming State Archives, and the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund. In a nutshell, this team curates the Wyoming experience.
With a 42 year career grounded in public service, outdoor recreation, and outdoor education, Glenn brings extensive experience in conservation, outdoor recreation planning, and collaborative leadership. He works closely with local communities, tribal partners, legislators, and federal agencies to balance preservation with responsible use, ensuring that Wyoming’s outdoor recreation and cultural opportunities remain sustainable and relevant for future generations.
Under his leadership, Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources has emphasized modernization of facilities, enhanced visitor experiences, and the standing up of the Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund. Glenn is also committed to telling Wyoming’s diverse stories by supporting museums, historic sites, and cultural programs that reflect the people, events, and landscapes that have shaped Wyoming.
A strong advocate for outdoor recreation and heritage tourism, Glenn recognizes their importance to Wyoming’s quality of life and economy. His approach blends practical management with a deep respect for the land and history, reinforcing Wyoming’s reputation as a place where natural beauty and cultural legacy are thoughtfully preserved.
Glenn’s leadership reflects a clear vision: to honor Wyoming’s past, responsibly manage its present resources, and inspire future generations to appreciate the state’s remarkable parks, outdoor recreation opportunities, and cultural treasures. Dave is a fanatical backcountry hunter and angler and lives with his very patient wife, one mule, five horses, and a gun dog in Cheyenne, WY.
Jesse Ryan
SVP Account Services, Snowday Agency
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Jesse Ryan is the Chief Strategist and SVP of Account Services at Snowday Agency in Wilson, Wyoming. With over twelve years of experience leading integrated brand and media strategies, Jesse has helped some of the Rocky Mountain region’s premier destinations and organizations identify their competitive values and communicate those messages to market. While away from his desk, Jesse contributes to the leadership of multiple Wyoming non-profits including the Grand Teton Association, and the Jackson Hole Center For The Arts.
