Rita Meyer has embodied the definition of leadership throughout the state of Wyoming in her professional life and as a volunteer for countless organizations. She served as a member of the Wyoming National Guard and upon retirement had obtained the rank of full colonel. Rita is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. She was Chief of Staff to Governor Jim Geringer from 1998-2002 and served as the Wyoming State Auditor from 2007 – 2011. She served as a member of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees as well as the University of Wyoming Foundation. Rita is a former trustee for the Cathedral of St. Mary in Cheyenne. She has many years’ experience in the energy industry and is currently Chief Executive Officer of Wyoming Energy Futures, LLC. Rita joined the board of Wyoming Catholic Ministries Foundation in July 2020.