Braden Fagenbush started his position Nov. 17 as a laborer at Laramie River Station. The Wheatland, WY, native previously worked at Laramie River Station as a temporary storekeeper. He has an associate degree in electrical power technology from Casper (WY) College. Ryan Carlson, machinist II, began his position at Laramie River Station Nov. 17. He is originally from Torrington, WY.
Thomas Martinez began work Nov. 17 as an instrument II at Laramie River Station. Originally from Newcastle, W Y, Martinez previously worked for Plains All American Pipeline in Rawlins, WY, as an instrumentation & electrical technician II. He has an associate degree as a journeyman electrician. Jacob Sailer started his position Nov. 17 as a mechanic/welder II at Laramie River Station. The Stanton, ND, native previously worked for Minnkota Power Cooperative in Center, ND, as a mechanic/welder/ machinist. He has actively served the Oliver County Ambulance Association for seven years. Colt McCarty, laborer, began his position at Laramie River Station Nov. 17. The Cheyenne, WY, native previously worked for the Wyoming Army National Guard as a mechanic in Guernsey, WY. Victor Gomez began work Nov. 17 as a mechanic/welder II at Laramie River Station. The Laramie, WY, native previously worked for Mountain Cement Company in Laramie as a mechanic/welder.
Darrel Vaughn started his position Nov. 17 as a laborer at Laramie River Station. Originally from Wheatland, WY, Vaughn previously worked for Frenchman Valley Coop in Wheatland. He also worked as general manager of Wheatland Cooperative Association. Michael Jacobsen, mechanic/ welder II, began his position Nov. 17 at Laramie River Station. Originally from Laramie, WY, Jacobsen previously worked as a leadman/repairman for Teichert in Sacramento, CA. Casey Wiedmeier began work Nov. 17 as a service dispatcher at Headquarters. The Bismarck, ND, native previously worked for BOS Solutions in Mandan, ND, as a field technician. Courtney Swart, process operations field technician, began work at the Great Plains Synfuels Plant Dec. 1. The Mercer, ND, native previously worked at Dakota Prairie Refining in Dickinson, ND. Swart has an associate degree in process plant technology from Bismarck (ND) State College. Michael Will started his position Oct. 20 as an electrical and instrumentation maintenance field technician at the Great Plains Synfuels Plant. The Bismarck, ND, native previously worked for John Deere Electronics Solutions in Fargo, ND. Will has an associate degree in electronic technology from Bismarck (ND) State College. Doug Walsh started his position as a service dispatcher Oct. 27 at Headquarters. Originally from Chariton, IA, Walsh previously worked for Conlin’s Furniture in Bismarck, ND. He also has 33 years of experience in the printing industry. JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2015 | 21