About the SFC
Vision
To provide collaborative support and leadership to build and maintain Wyoming's inventory of high quality school facilities which best serve the needs of Wyoming students.
Mission
To partner with Wyoming school districts to ensure the efficient, flexible, and responsible flow of funds to build and maintain cost-effective, adequate and equitable school facilities that best serve the needs of Wyoming students.
Principles
Customer-service orientation
Open and collaborative communication between the department and districts
An environment of respect and trust
Transparent processes
Responsible stewardship of state funds
Focus on solutions
Creating flexibility to achieve goals while complying with rules and statutes
Current Commission
Chairman John "Jack" Tarter
Serves Until: 3/1/2026
District #4; Campbell, Johnson and Sheridan counties
Area of Representation: Estimating, Bidding & Building Construction
Jackie Van Mark
Serves Until: 3/1/2027
District #1: Laramie, Goshen and Platte counties
Area of Representation: Member at Large
Scott Thayer
Serves Until: 3/1/2027
District #2: Albany, Carbon and Sweetwater counties
Area of Representation: Member at Large
Tom Farrens
Serves Until: 3/1/2023
District #3: Lincoln, Sublette and Teton and Uinta counties
Area of Representation: Building Design and Specification
Travis Conklin
Serves Until: 3/1/2027
District #5: Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie counties
Area of Representation: Building and facility engineering, construction and operations
Joni Kachelhoffer
joni.kachelhoffer@wyoboards.gov
Serves Until: 3/1/2025
District #6: Crook, Niobrara and Weston counties
Area of Representation: Member at Large (School Board experience)
Bruce Thoren
Serves Until: 3/1/2027
District #7: Natrona, Fremont and Converse counties
Area of Representation: School District Administration
