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Board members are volunteers from the community who serve 3 year terms. Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure "The Joint Powers Board" has adequate resources to advance its mission.
Chairman: Cody Baker
Board Member Since 2021 - At Large
Cody graduated from Kemmerer High School and has resided in Kemmerer most of his life. He works in construction in and around the Kemmerer-Diamondville and Green River area. Cody enjoys many activities camping, fishing & playing pool.
Cody graduated from Kemmerer High School and has resided in Kemmerer most of his life. He works in construction in and around the Kemmerer-Diamondville and Green River area. Cody enjoys many activities camping, fishing & playing pool.
Vice Chairman: Kenneth Kuluski Jr.
ard Member Since 2025 - Appointed by City of Kemmerer
Ken was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. He graduated from Catalina High School. During college he received a bachelor degree in management and masters degree in adult education. He is Utah level 3 certified for onsite wastewater systems. He served in the United States Army which includes three Afghanistan tours. During his free time, he enjoys spending time playing video games, watching movies and playing pool.
Ken was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. He graduated from Catalina High School. During college he received a bachelor degree in management and masters degree in adult education. He is Utah level 3 certified for onsite wastewater systems. He served in the United States Army which includes three Afghanistan tours. During his free time, he enjoys spending time playing video games, watching movies and playing pool.
Secretary: Cortney Bartschi
Board Member Since 2023 - Appointed by Town of Diamondville
Cortney graduated from Bear Lake High School in Montpelier, Idaho. After attending Idaho State University, Cortney and her husband Travis moved to Kemmerer-Diamondville and have been residents for over 20 years. Cortney has served her community as a board member of the Kemmerer Little league for 3 years. She is also the President of the Kemmerer Swim Club and takes an active role in helping where she can. Cortney is the mother of four daughters, currently enrolled in the Kemmerer School district. Cortney is an employee of the Town of Diamondville and is currently pursuing a degree from Western Wyoming Community College.
Cortney graduated from Bear Lake High School in Montpelier, Idaho. After attending Idaho State University, Cortney and her husband Travis moved to Kemmerer-Diamondville and have been residents for over 20 years. Cortney has served her community as a board member of the Kemmerer Little league for 3 years. She is also the President of the Kemmerer Swim Club and takes an active role in helping where she can. Cortney is the mother of four daughters, currently enrolled in the Kemmerer School district. Cortney is an employee of the Town of Diamondville and is currently pursuing a degree from Western Wyoming Community College.
Treasurer: Ron Schramm
Board Member Since 2016 - Appointed by City of Kemmerer
Ron has been on the Joint Powers Board for 3 years. He is a graduate of Kemmerer High School and the University of Wyoming. He has worked in the natural gas processing industry for over 25 years. Ron enjoys any outdoor activities from hunting and camping to fishing and snowmobiling. He and his wife Amy also enjoy following their kids sports activities around the state. They have three children, one at UW in Laramie and two at Kemmerer Junior-Senior High School.
Ron has been on the Joint Powers Board for 3 years. He is a graduate of Kemmerer High School and the University of Wyoming. He has worked in the natural gas processing industry for over 25 years. Ron enjoys any outdoor activities from hunting and camping to fishing and snowmobiling. He and his wife Amy also enjoy following their kids sports activities around the state. They have three children, one at UW in Laramie and two at Kemmerer Junior-Senior High School.
Trustee: ?
Board Member Since ???? - Appointed by Town of Diamondville
Trustee: Mayor Robert Bowen
Board Member Since 2024 - Mayor City of Kemmerer
Robert Bowen is the Mayor of Kemmerer, Wyoming, with over a decade of service on the City Council before being elected to lead the community. A proud graduate of Kemmerer High School, Robert also served in both the Wyoming and Texas Army National Guard. He is the co-owner of two successful local businesses and is widely known for his lifelong passion for rocks and fossils, contributing significantly to the region’s paleontological community.
Robert Bowen is the Mayor of Kemmerer, Wyoming, with over a decade of service on the City Council before being elected to lead the community. A proud graduate of Kemmerer High School, Robert also served in both the Wyoming and Texas Army National Guard. He is the co-owner of two successful local businesses and is widely known for his lifelong passion for rocks and fossils, contributing significantly to the region’s paleontological community.
Trustee: Mayor Eric Backman
Board Member Since 2025 - Mayor Town of Diamondville
A transplanted New Hampshire Yankee, Eric moved to Diamondville, married, had seven children, and retired after 43 years at the Naughton power plant. Eric has spent 16 years in Diamondville government as councilman and in his second term as Mayor and a total of 8 years as a Joint Powers Board member.
A transplanted New Hampshire Yankee, Eric moved to Diamondville, married, had seven children, and retired after 43 years at the Naughton power plant. Eric has spent 16 years in Diamondville government as councilman and in his second term as Mayor and a total of 8 years as a Joint Powers Board member.
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