BOARD OF DIRECTORS

We are Lander Citizens with a vision for Lander's future. We want you to help shape that vision with us.

LEDA was formed due to the vision and diligent efforts of Cade Maestas and Mike Lilygren. LEDA is a non-profit, 501(c)6 organization with a board composed of 13 diverse, community members. The board members were selected from a pool of committed and dedicated community volunteers by Cade Maestas and Mike Lilygren based on the members diverse skill-sets, involvement in local business, as well as community participation. The expertise of the board members encompasses a broad spectrum of disciplines, which includes banking, property management, investing, consulting, professional recruitment, engineering, city and county government, global business, science, business development, real estate management, higher education, research and development, and healthcare.

Jenna Ackerman

Jenna Ackerman, moved to the Lander community in 2008 - drawn to the west by the wide open spaces and outdoor recreation.  Her formal education in business management laid the foundation for her independent start up, The Middle Fork restaurant, established 2012.  She earned her real estate sales license in 2015 and trained along side a farm and ranch broker servicing, mainly, central Wyoming.  

In addition to her work life, Jenna has contributed many volunteer hours to various non-profits and professional organizations.  She has sat on the board of the Jim Ratz memorial scholarship fund, the International Climber’s Festiva. She currently serves on the board of the Lander Chamber of Commerce and holds a board seat as treasurer with Lander Presents.  She is also a proud Elks member.

You can reach Jenna at jackerman@landereda.org

Stacy Hall

Stacy Hall is the CIO at Wyoming Community Bank,  He has been in the banking industry since 1999.   He graduated High School at NCHS in Casper, WY in 1995 and College in Laramie in 2000.  He moved to Billings, MT and then Bismarck, pursuing his career and has had the opportunity to move back to Wyoming in 2022.  When not at work you can find him in the beauty of the Wyoming outdoors.

 You can reach Stacy at shall@landereda.org

Eric Andrews, CPA

Eric Andrews was raised in Alabama where he earned a BS in Accounting and a Masters of Business Administration from Troy University.  After practicing public accounting in Georgia and Alabama for several years, he relocated his family to Lander in 2015 in order to enjoy his families outdoor lifestyle and raise his children within a small community.  Eric continues to practice public accounting and is a Partner at  Summit West CPA Group, P.C. in Lander.  Eric and his wife, Casey, spend most of their free time camping, hunting, riding trails, and chasing their two children, Caleb and Maggie, around Wyoming with soccer and dance.  Eric is also on the Board of Directors for the Lander Chamber of Commerce and is an active U.S. Youth Soccer referee in leagues and tournaments around the State of Wyoming.

You can reach Eric at eandrews@landereda.org

Michelle Mazur

Michelle Mazur was born and raised in Kemmerer, Wyoming, earned a BS in Biology from the University of Wyoming, followed by her BS in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota. She relocated to Lander from the Seattle, WA area in 2009 with her family to return closer to family and to raise her children in a safe, smaller hometown setting close to the outdoors they missed and loved. She opened Elevate Rehab in the fall of 2013, has been adjunct faculty for the University of North Dakota, and has served on the Lander Chamber of Commerce Board since 09/2015 where she is currently the Vice President. Michelle is active within the Wyoming Business Council Next Generation Sector Partnership as a healthcare industry leader in Fremont County tasked with identifying opportunities, needs, and actions to promote the strength and growth of our local healthcare community. Michelle loves reading, spending time with her family and friends, going to rock concerts, and anything to support the Wyoming Cowboys.

You can reach Michelle at mmazur@landereda.org

Jason Hunter

Jason Hunter was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming and earned a BS in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management from the University of Wyoming.  He has been employed with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department since 2004 and in Lander since 2010.  Since moving to Lander, Jason and his wife Lori have been involved in several projects and groups related to the strengthening and growth of the community.  They recently renovated the old Stockgrowers Bar building on Second and Main and turned it into a thriving residential and commercial location focused on supporting the arts and local businesses in Lander.   Jason and his family enjoy spending time outdoors participating in the variety of activities Lander has to offer.  

You can reach Jason at jhunter@landereda.org

Melinda Cox

Melinda is our City Liaison on the LEDA board. She currently serves as a council member to Ward 3 in Lander.

You can reach Melinda at mcox@landereda.org

Main page photo generously donated by Brad Christensen