Wyoming Business Council Seeks Interim CEO for Transition
State agency businesses should anticipate a 9 to 12 month leadership transition period through the upcoming change in administration.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Job Search
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The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors has launched a search for an interim chief executive officer to lead the state economic development agency. This appointment is intended to provide leadership stability as Wyoming prepares for a new gubernatorial administration in January 2027.
Why it matters
The search is designed to maintain agency operations during an upcoming state leadership transition and a concurrent legislative review of governing statutes. This move aims to ensure continuity for businesses that rely on the council for economic development programs and state resources.
The interim chief executive appointment is expected to span 9 to 12 months, following the departure of CEO Josh Dorrell after his 7-year tenure. Applicants for the Cheyenne-based role must submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to be considered.
The players
Wyoming Business Council
The state agency responsible for economic development, business retention, and community investment across Wyoming.
Josh Dorrell
The departing CEO who led the Wyoming Business Council for seven years.
The details
The board is accepting applications on a rolling basis for the interim position, which requires regular travel throughout the state to oversee regional development initiatives. The appointee will manage agency operations while navigating a legislative review of the organization’s statutes and governance structure. Interested candidates can contact the Operations Director at 307.777.2823 for further application inquiries.
Timeline
October 2026: The Board of Directors initiated the search for an interim CEO.
January 2027: A new gubernatorial administration begins in Wyoming.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition aligns with the state’s standard management shifts surrounding the Wyoming gubernatorial transition protocols. The search follows a established pattern of administrative realignment occurring during biennial cycles.
Business owners should monitor the agency's legislative review for potential shifts in funding, grant criteria, or economic development priorities. Keep in touch with regional council managers, as the interim appointment will oversee state travel and program administration through early 2027.
The takeaway
The agency is prioritizing operational stability to navigate the upcoming legislative and executive turnover. Operators should track the evolving governance statutes as the state prepares for a new administration, keeping the direct contact line for the Operations Director (307.777.2823) on file.
Further reading
For more on state-level hiring trends and management transitions, see Wyoming Job Search.
More information
To review the job requirements or apply for the position, visit the Wyoming Business Council full position announcement.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MATR.
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