Gaye Stockman
President & CEO
Gaye has worked in the community development and economic development profession since 1989. In May 2008, Gaye accepted the President & CEO position for the Laramie Economic Development Corporation in Laramie, WY. Before that, she held the President & CEO position for the Loveland Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center for five years. Just prior to the Chamber position she held the Vice President position for the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation based in Larimer County and was responsible for primary business retention and expansion for the NCEDC. Before her employment in Northern Colorado, she was the Business Retention and Expansion Program Manager for the State of Wyoming for the Wyoming Business Council, based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Vice President of the Mesa County Economic Development Council (now the Grand Junction Economic Partnership) in Grand Junction, Colorado.
During her 19 years in community/economic development, she assisted in the relocation/expansion of several key employers in Western Colorado. She has worked with numerous existing businesses with their retention and expansion projects; and has negotiated strategic alliance contracts for statewide organizations in Wyoming. Gaye earned the CEcD designation (Certified Economic Developer) in August of 2000 from the International Economic Development Council. She has also earned the EDFP (Economic Development Finance Professional) certification in 2002 from the National Development Council. As a volunteer, Gaye served as the President of the Mesa County Executive Fair Board in Grand Junction, CO and has numerous times served a member of the board of directors for many volunteer boards, including the Mesa County Enterprise Zone Commission.Gaye makes her home in Laramie, WY. She was born in Thermopolis, WY and her extended family is located throughout the state. She raised four sons: Jim, a graduate from CU at Boulder with a duel degree in aero apace engineering and mechanical enginnering; Jake is employed in the oil & gas industry; Nick, a graduate from UNC in Greeley employed in Michigan as a high school math teacher and wrestling coach; and Gary, served a tour of duty in the US Marines and is employed in the aviation industry. She is also a proud grandmother of Ellie and Aidan. Gaye calls Laramie her home and is enjoying the amazing quality of life in Albany County.
Office: 307.742.2212
Cell: 307.760.9905
Email: GStockman@LaramieWY.org
Joe Somodi
Vice President of Business Research and Community Relations
After retiring as Human Resource Director for Wisconsin-based American Roller Company in 2010, Joe and his wife moved to Laramie in order to be closer to their daughter and her family. Joe was drawn to his current position based on the compatibility of requisite skills, and on LEDC's reputation in the community.
Joe's background includes employment with both publicly and privately-held manufacturing companies, primarily in an executive human resources capacity. Prior to American Roller Company, Joe was Divisional Vice President of Employee Relations for HON INDUSTRIES, in Muscatine, IA. He also held managerial positions at Plastics Engineering Company, in Sheboygan, WI; and McGraw Edison, Power Systems Division, in Milwaukee, WI. Joe's strategic leadership roles for these employers impacted organizational communication, compensation, employee benefits, recruitment, employee relations, and management development. His experience also includes serving on due diligence teams assigned to acquisitions and green field manufacturing start-ups.
Joe holds a Bachelor and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. He previously served on Boards for numerous community service organizations, including the United Way, Chamber of Commerce, a Community School Foundation and a County Community Workshop.
With many companies looking to maximize their bottom line, Laramie is receiving a great deal of attention from all over the country. LEDC's staff and Board have been extremely busy. Having Joe on our team, especially with his background, makes him a great asset and will enable LEDC to continue to meet the needs of our clients and Partners without missing a beat.
Office: 307.742.2212
Cell: 307.460.1456
Email: JSomodi@LaramieWY.org
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Bailie Scott
LEDC Office Manager
We are pleased to announce the employment of Bailie Scott as Laramie Economic Development Corporation's new Office Manager. Among many other qualities, Bailie brings administrative and customer service experience obtained while living in Fernley, Nevada, where she worked as Medical Billing Associate and Branch Manager's Assistant.
Bailie, her husband Nick, and son, Lane, moved to Laramie in January 2010 following Nick's discharge from the US Army Infantry. Bailie acknowledged, "We really like Laramie, because it's so much more than most small communities, but it still has that small town feel. It's a great place to raise kids." For fun, Bailie and family enjoy four-wheeling, hiking and rodeos.
From a career development standpoint, once she finds some extra time between work and motherhood, Bailie is interested in taking some on-line Accounting courses. She explains, "I've always had a passion for working with budgets. I like the fact that with budgets you set goals, and then it's up to you to make them."
Office: 307.742.2212
Cell: 307.760.2399
Email: BScott@LaramieWY.org