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ISSUE 2 | 2026-2027

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Meaghan and Greg Simonich Mattress Store

ight mattresses, a long drive from Billings, and a boutique hotel renovation gave Meaghan and Greg Simonich an unexpected business idea. While preparing their hotel in Spearfish, South Dakota, the couple struggled to find the selection and guidance they needed nearby. After that experience, they became aware of others who had faced the same problem. The frustrating and time-consuming errand revealed a need worth solving. They opened Mountain Mattress Company in a Sheridan warehouse in November of 2023. The location worked, but a spot on Main Street remained the goal. When the former Urban Thrift storefront became available, the Simoniches took a bigger lease, a larger space, and a considerable leap of faith. The move paid off, placing their growing business in the heart of town. A reminder of their beginning followed them downtown. When money was tight at the warehouse, Greg spent evenings carving the store’s name into a wooden sign. It now holds a place of honor in the Main Street shop as a token, proving that progress often begins with making the best of what is available. Visitors may just see a finished storefront; the sign preserves the uncertain, resourceful season that made it possible. That practical spirit shapes the way Meaghan and Greg work with customers. They have personally helped hundreds of people (and counting) compare mattresses and build sleep setups around individual comfort needs. Delivery, setup, follow-up, and a 200-night “comfort guarantee” extend the relationship beyond the sale. The reward, they say, is hearing from people who are finally sleeping through the night or waking with less or no discomfort. Their experience in hospitality has integrated into the business. Mountain Mattress Company helps lodging operators with design and procurement, including American-made linens, furniture, and other hospitality products. Closer to home, the company truly cares for the community that made them. They have supported children’s events with the Sheridan Sportsman’s Association, donated to the Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange, and offered discounts to new residents at The Cascades of Sugarland Ridge. The Simoniches hope to bring their personal approach to even more Wyoming communities. No matter the scale of future growth, every new day in Sheridan reinforces the simple idea for the couple, the idea that started it all: find a problem worth solving, then help as many people as possible.

Mountain Mattress Company 226 N Main St, Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 655-5596

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Kara Bateson and Katie Ligocki Physical Therapy

hen physical therapists Kara Bateson and Katie Ligocki At Core Physical Therapy, they combine personalized rehaopened Core Physical Therapy in September 2014, their bilitation with current, evidence-based techniques to help W starting point was not a list of treatments. It was a belief that patients recover safely and efficiently. As Sheridan’s only

care works best when it is built around the person receiving it: physical therapy clinic offering Pilates-based rehabilitation, the life they want to return to, the movement they want back, they provide a unique approach to restoring strength, mobility, and function. Their strong sports medicine program and the goals that matter beyond the clinic. includes collaboration with Sheridan High School’s athletic More than a decade later, Kara and Katie serve as senior training program to help treat and support student-athletes. partners and physical therapists, and Core has grown around The team also uses innovative tools such as radial pulse wave them. Brandon Forister is a junior partner and physical ther- therapy (shockwave), dry needling, blood flow restriction apist, while the staff now includes additional physical thera- training, and VertiMax to promote healing and help patients pists, physical therapy assistants, an occupational therapist, return to the activities they love. Just as important, they were and an office manager. The range of experience and creden- invested in building their own modern facility to create a tials matters, but so does having a Sheridan team that works welcoming space where patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their recovery. together and knows its patients under one roof.

Core’s approach begins with customized physical therapy. Rather than treating an injury separately from the person living with it, the clinicians focus on practical outcomes: regaining strength after surgery, improving mobility, managing pain, or returning to work, recreation, and everyday routines. The goal is optimal daily performance, a phrase that can mean climbing stairs with confidence for one patient and getting back on a horse, a trail, or the playing field for another.

In Sheridan, where work and recreation often ask a great deal of the body, that individual focus can have lasting value. Core Physical Therapy has grown since its three-position beginning, but its foundation remains recognizable. Kara, Katie, and their team listen for the destination each patient has in mind, then help build a careful, individualized path toward it.

Kara and Katie also connect rehabilitation with purposeful movement through their Pilates training. Several members of the Core staff teach Pilates alongside their clinical roles, creating a natural bridge between recovery and the longer-term work of building strength, balance, and body awareness. That overlap reflects a broader view of health: progress does not end when pain eases; it continues as people rebuild confidence in what their bodies can do.

352 Whitney Ln, Sheridan, WY 82801

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Core Physical Therapy (307) 672-5000

Pictured left to right: Top row- Katie Ligocki, DPT, Roger Klein, PTA, and Riley Ryan, DPT. Bottom row: Brandon Forister, DPT, Nicole Stutte, MPT, Kara Bateson MPT, Brianne Martin, OT, and Sarah Clotheir, Office Manager.

Kara Bateson and Katie Ligocki Pilates

For Kara Bateson and Katie Ligocki, movement has never been an abstract idea. As physical therapists, they see how every day strength, control, and confidence can shape the way a person moves through life. In 2017, they brought that understanding to Core Pilates, creating a Sheridan studio where purposeful movement could be taught with close attention, thoughtful instruction, and genuine connection. They were the first to introduce a Pilates studio to Sheridan.

classical class styles, giving clients even more variety. Clients can work with reformers, chairs, towers, and mats, but the equipment is only part of the experience. The larger goal is to help each person move with purpose, feel supported, and work toward their own physical goals.

Core Pilates was established as a boutique, equipment-based studio. Its semi-private setting allows instructors to pay close attention to the details that can change an exercise, from alignment and pace to range of motion and the moment a movement needs to be adjusted for the person doing it. That format makes room for newcomers learning the foundations as well as experienced clients refining a practice they have built over time.

Core Pilates also includes a retail boutique carrying activewear from Lululemon and Vuori. It is a natural extension of the studio’s focus on movement that fits into everyday life, from a scheduled class to the rest of a busy day in Sheridan. Still, the heart of the business remains the teaching space and the relationships built there.

Kara and Katie serve as co-owners and instructors while continuing their work at Core Physical Therapy. Their clinical backgrounds give the studio a distinctive perspective on the body, particularly for people building strength, improving mobility, or returning to movement after an injury. Core Pilates is not a rehabilitation clinic, but the connection between the two businesses creates a thoughtful continuum: helping people recover and then giving them ways to keep moving with greater awareness. In addition to having skilled PTs, they have skilled Pilates instructors from other backgrounds, bringing different perspectives and teaching styles into the studio. With this variety, Core Pilates offers classes that fit both contemporary and

Because classes are small, instructors can notice progress that might otherwise pass quietly by.

Approaching a decade, Core Pilates continues to offer something both specialized and neighborly: expert instruction, a smallgroup atmosphere, and room for progress that does not have to look the same for everyone. Kara, Katie, and their instructors have built a studio where strength is measured not only by effort, but by control, confidence, and the freedom to move well.

Core Pilates 352 Whitney Ln, Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 672-5000

Pictured left to right: Top row: Nicole Stutte, Molly Jones, Becki Butterfield, and Andrea Storo. Bottom row: Katie Ligocki, Kara Bateson, and Carrie Brostek. Not pictured: Megan Cannistraci, Caroline Westwood, Sydney Larson, Codie Kraft and Larae Burtenshaw. www.BioBighorns.com | 2026-2027 | Bio Bighorns Magazine

Every human has a story.

here are stories about someone who took a chance, built something from nothing, carried on a family legacy, or saw a need in their community and set out to meet it. Stories that were formed over long days, lessons learned, relationships built, and moments when an individual kept showing up, no matter what, time after time.

Those are the stories we believe are worth telling. Through Bio, we have the privilege of introducing you to the people behind some of the businesses that help shape communities across Wyoming. While important, our goal has never been to only showcase what a business does. Beyond that, we want to help you understand who they are, what matters to them, and why they chose to serve the people and places they call home.

When you know the people behind a business, supporting local becomes more personal. That belief is at the core of what we do. We believe great storytelling can do more than just grab attention; it can create familiarity, build trust, and give people a sense of connectedness. By sharing real stories, real values, and real people, we hope to create that connection throughout every page of this magazine. Each issue of Bio is created by our team that cares deeply about the Wyoming communities we serve. From the initial conversations to the photography, design, and final printed page, we are grateful for the opportunity to help share and preserve these stories.

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To the businesses who trusted us with your story, thank you. And to you, reader, we hope you enjoy our publication. We also hope that these pages encourage you to look a little closer at the businesses around you, meet the people behind them, and continue supporting the individuals who are investing in your community every day. We’re proud to tell their stories. We’re even more proud to help strengthen the connections that make our Wyoming communities feel like home. —The Team at WebPros

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Christine Iverson Hair Salon

hristine Iverson has always known she enjoys helping patches, stories, and reminders of veterans who have shaped people, but it took a career change to discover work that her family, friendships, and community. Bombshell offers vetC felt entirely her own. Before entering the beauty industry, she erans discounts and free haircut days, while Christine also worked as a Realtor, guiding clients through major life decisions. Those relationships mattered, but the career itself did not feel like her lasting creative home. More than 12 years in the salon world later, she describes styling and ownership as the dream career she had been searching for.

Christine began her beauty industry journey by managing a corporate salon, where she learned the practical side of leadership and business. Opening Bombshell Hair & Wellness Studio gave her room to combine that experience with artistry, education, and a culture shaped around her team. The studio is not simply a place to complete an appointment. It is also where Christine mentors stylists, encourages experimentation, and watches stylists develop the confidence to pursue goals of their own, including opening salons.

supports local students, events, and organizations through her time, supplies, products, and services. She hopes the wall display eventually grows beyond a single wall. Her husband, David, has been an important part of the business journey from the beginning. Christine credits his practical help and steady emotional support with helping make the studio possible. Their partnership has reinforced the gratitude Christine wants to keep at the heart of the business, even as it continues to grow.

For Christine, a successful day is not measured only by the finished work. It’s measured in a client leaving the studio with more confidence, a stylist feeling supported, or a veteran seeing a familiar name honored on the wall. Bombshell’s bold, vintage personality may be the first thing people notice, but Continued learning remains central to her work. Christine is the deeper story is about using creativity to make room for a Redken Artist, Certified Hair Colorist, and Specialist, while genuine connection, learning, and recognition. the other members of the Bombshell team are all Redken Specialists. The beauty industry’s constant movement appeals to her; there is always another technique to study, another probBombshell Hair & Wellness Studio lem to solve, and another opportunity to make a client feel 1045 Coffeen Ave, Ste B, Sheridan, WY 82801 understood. One wall inside her Sheridan studio explains another side of Christine’s story. The “Wall of Honor” holds photographs,

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Dave Willett Electricians

ave Willett arrived in Sheridan at age 19 with an apprentice electrician job and a focused ambition: learn a licensed trade, advance in that trade, and build a living. 34 years later, the work has become far more than a career. Sheridan is where he and his wife raised their family, and Electric Solutions is now a family business, shaped by the community that welcomed Dave and gave him his start.

after the work: the crew’s focused attention to cleanup. Those details are an encouragement to Dave, supporting the kind of trust he had hoped to build when the company was still operating from home. The business offers a veteran discount. It also continues to focus on providing quick, personal service, as well as being a good place for employees to work. Its future goals are intentionally consistent with its past: Dave is less interested in growth for its own sake than in maintaining the habits that have kept people calling and referring their neighbors.

Dave launched the company 14 years ago from his garage. It was small by design and necessity, built job by job through responsiveness and word of mouth. Today, Electric Solutions employs 11 people. Six are family members: Dave and his wife, their daughter, and three sons. That business growth gives the business a tightly-knit character while widening the range of His business motto captures that philosophy with a dry bit of experience that is available to customers. truth: “It turns out, people call you back if you take good care of them.” For Electric Solutions, taking care of people looks The Electric Solutions Crew works across homes, retail stores, like answering when help is needed, solving the hard problem, manufacturing facilities, ranches, remote cabins, and cus- cleaning up properly, and treating a customer’s home or project tom residential projects. Its service area reaches throughout with respect. From one apprentice job to a family of electricians, Sheridan County and nearby communities, including Buffalo, Dave’s Sheridan story has been powered by those extra steps. Story, Ranchester, Dayton, Big Horn, Clearmont, and others across northern Wyoming and southern Montana. Some calls Electric Solutions are straightforward installations; others require patient trou2423 Coffeen Ave, Sheridan, WY 82801 bleshooting in places where distance or unusual construction can complicate the job. (307) 672-5437 What Dave values most is one of his business’ core values: willingness to stay with a problem. Customers often thank the team for finding a solution when an electrical repair or installation is tricky. Customers also notice what happens

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Jessica Bowlby and Rebecca Ruano Property Management

ehind every rental property is more than just a set of keys. transaction. Jessica and Rebecca see those moments as an opThere is an owner trusting someone with an investment, a portunity to help, as well as further building a story behind B resident looking for a place to settle, or a guest arriving in Wy- each property.

oming with excitement for their stay. For The Legacy Property Management team, composed of Rebecca Ruano and Jessica The sporadic nature of their work has brought difficult stretchBowlby, understanding the people attached to each property es, especially when the needs of owners, residents, guests, and vendors arrive all at once. The team has learned to respond by is where their work begins. leaning on one another, refining their processes, and treating That outlook is rooted from a straightforward motivation: each challenge as a chance to improve. Growth, in that sense, helping people. As the company developed, the team expand- is not only measured by a larger client portfolio; it is measured ed from traditional property management into both long- by trust the company earns and relationships it develops. term and short-term rentals, adapting its systems and technology as clients’ needs changed. Today, The Legacy serves Rebecca and Jessica also place community involvement as a property owners and guests in many Wyoming communities, top priority. The team hosts an annual fundraiser for Wyoincluding Sheridan, Big Horn, and Buffalo, giving north-cen- ming nonprofits, volunteers with organizations including tral Wyoming owners a place to turn for the detailed, ongoing Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity, and supports others in the local real estate community by sharing resources work that comes with a rental. and lending a hand when helpful. Rather than dividing its attention between real estate sales and management, Legacy focuses entirely on property man- Looking ahead, Jessica and Rebecca want to expand thoughtagement. Their one-track mind shapes the everyday work: co- fully while retaining their personal approach. New technology ordinating maintenance and cleaning, communicating with and streamlined systems may make the work more efficient, residents and guests, monitoring a property’s condition, han- but the aim remains the same: to give owners confidence, help dling bookings or leasing details, and helping owners under- residents find a home, warmly welcome visitors, and build relationships grounded in communication and authentic care. stand the property’s performance. Much of Rebecca and Jessica’s work occurs when something has gone off schedule. A guest needs help unexpectedly, a repair cannot wait, or an owner faces a decision they did not anticipate. Clients often thank The Legacy team for listening, connecting them with trusted resources, and staying present beyond the narrow boundaries of a property management

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Legacy Property Management 171 N Main St, Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 233-8720

Joshua Smith

General Contractor

from theme-park rides and power plants to high-rise renovations and aircraft inspections, giving him a broad understanding of how structures and systems come together.

Construction has been part of Joshua’s life since childhood. He grew up on a small farm and ranch in southeastern Colorado, where he and his father, a structural and mechanical engineer, built what their family and neighbors needed. After earning a degree in business and management, Joshua joined his family’s inspection and testing company in Florida. His work took him

After moving to Wyoming, Joshua wanted to return to handson work that directly helped people. In 2015, he and his wife, Laura, bought into an established Sheridan construction company that soon became the foundation of their work together. Under Joshua’s leadership, A&B has continued to grow beyond its post-frame roots into a full-service general contractor, taking on residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial projects.

hen Joshua Smith pauses during a jobsite walk-through, he is not lost in thought or searching for an answer. He is listening. That quiet habit reflects the approach he brings to A&B Buildings and Supplies: understand what a client is trying to build before rushing to tell them how it should be done.

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he variety suits him. A chicken coop and a custom home may differ dramatically in scale, but both begin with someone trusting a builder to turn an idea into something useful. Joshua and his team are strengthening their design process to help clients move more smoothly from the first concept to the finished project, with clear expectations for schedule and budget along the way. The range keeps the work challenging, while giving the crew new problems to solve and opportunities to approach each project a little differently. A&B also looks for ways to make an impact beyond the work outlined in a contract. Through its Community Outreach Project, the company accepts nominations and donates labor and supplies to help local people in need. Joshua has also mentored high school seniors from Sheridan County school districts, giving students interested in construction or project management an opportunity to spend a day learning what the work looks like in practice. Joshua’s pay-it-forward mindset also drives him to serve on the Habitat for Humanity board of directors and as President of the Big Horn Home Builders Association. Those experiences reinforce a lesson Joshua wishes more young workers would hear: expertise grows through listening, trying, and learning from people who know what you do not. At A&B, that mindset keeps a decades-old Sheridan company moving forward while staying grounded in the people and places it helps build.

A&B Buildings and Supplies 915 Remington Ct, Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 672-9001

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The Wyoming Wealth Advisory Group Financial Advisors

any years before becoming the Branch Manager of Stifel’s Sheridan office, Jeff Tomlinson’s first investment came before his first full-time career plan. At 16, his father opened an IRA for him and placed his paycheck into it. Patrick Johnson, Vice President/Investments, learned the value of long-term investing from parents whose steady commitment shaped their whole family. Doug Hockett, Senior Vice President/Investments and leader of The Wyoming Wealth Advisory Group, absorbed a different but related lesson from his grandfather: treat people fairly, protect relationships, and lead with compassion.

help clients organize decisions around retirement, wealth planning, charitable giving, and other long-term priorities, drawing on Stifel’s wider resources while keeping the relationship local and face to face.

That local commitment is also visible outside the office. All three partners have invested time in youth activities through coaching, officiating, board service, and sponsorships. Patrick’s service has included Sheridan Amateur Hockey, Doug has served local organizations and completed Leadership Wyoming, and Jeff serves as a trustee for Sheridan County School District #2. Those early family examples now meet in Sheridan at the Wy- Those roles reflect the same patient, relationship-based apoming Wealth Advisory Group. Jeff began his investment in- proach the team values with its clients. dustry career in 1998, Doug in 1999, and Patrick in 2001. Each has more than 25 years of experience in the field, but they Looking ahead, the team is focused on welcoming the next gencame together as a team only within the past five years. Their eration of professionals to help ensure the same level of service, combined experience seeks to provide clients with continuity continuity, and personal attention remains available to clients through changing markets, while their different backgrounds for years to come. For Jeff, Patrick, and Doug, succession is not bring more than one perspective to the table. only a business plan, it seeks to be another form of stewardship, carrying forward lessons first learned from their parents and Jeff and Patrick joined Stifel in 2009 through a series of cor- grandparents – be consistent, pay attention, and treat another porate acquisitions of UBS Wealth Management Americas/ person’s future with care and compassion. Piper Jaffray. Doug joined the firm in 2021 after a career that included branch leadership, portfolio management, and family Stifel, The Wyoming Wealth Advisory Group wealth planning. Around them, client service associates keep 51 Coffeen Ave, Ste 102, Sheridan, WY 82801 the Sheridan office accessible for the everyday account-related (307) 672-3434 questions that do not wait for a market forecast. The team’s work begins by listening. No two households bring exactly the same goals, responsibilities, fears, or time horizons, so the group resists a one-size-fits-all plan. Its financial advisors

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Pictured left to right: Jeff Tomlinson, Doug Hockett, and Patrick Johnson.

Daniel Sessions Funeral Home

aniel Sessions was a mere 15 years young when he began to take on all of the Champion Funeral Home responsibilities. learning funeral service in the most direct way possible: Leaving the former Champion building was bittersweet, but D going to work with his father, Kevin Sessions. As a Sheridan pieces of its history came along. Memorabilia from the old High School freshman in 2010, Daniel watched families place their trust in his dad during some of their hardest days. He also saw the gratitude that followed careful, compassionate work. What began as a son’s wish to spend time beside his father grew into a calling of his own.

Daniel attended mortuary school at Salt Lake Community College from January 2018 through May 2019. After completing an apprenticeship under his father, he became a licensed Funeral Service Practitioner in 2021. He had also earned his life insurance license in 2020, allowing him to help families prepare and fund arrangements in advance. Today, Daniel’s work at Champion Kane Funeral Home includes funeral direction, pre-need planning, monument sales, and crematory operations. His profession asks for an unusual kind of steadiness. Calls can come at any hour, including weekends and holidays, and every family arrives with different wishes, traditions, and grief. Daniel credits his wife and their three children for making that demanding rhythm possible. When his children are asked what their dad does for a job, their answer is simple: “He helps people.” For Daniel, that is the best description of the work. A major transition came in November of 2024, when Kane Funeral Home and Champion Funeral Home merged. Daniel was working for both at the time, and the merge caused him

location now greets visitors near the new location’s front door, carrying familiar memories into a shared future.

Daniel has also continued the monument work he once handled with his older brother, Wes. After nearly a decade of working together, Wes moved away, and Daniel was unsure whether he could carry on the work alone. Support from family and coworkers have helped him continue creating custom memorials that turn a family’s ideas into something lasting. The care extends further than just individual services. Champion Kane offers a free COPE grief support group led by Judy Olson and Harry Bohling, along with an annual Memorial Day gathering that’s open to the community. Daniel’s advice reflects both his life as a father and his work with grieving families: take the picture, be present, and make wishes known before others must make difficult decisions. It is a philosophy rooted in memory, mindfulness for those grieving, and a family’s willingness to serve other families.

Champion Kane Funeral Home 689 Meridian St, Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 673-5837

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Dan and Theresa Rogers Equipment Rental

an Rogers arrived in Buffalo by Greyhound bus carry- and anyone facing a project that requires the right machine ing little more than a duffel bag and a chainsaw. He had for a limited amount of time. Dan’s mechanical background D grown up in Michigan working in his father’s mechanic shop, still informs the way he works: listen to the problem, under-

then spent years learning the ins and outs of engines, trucks, stand what the equipment needs to do, and help the customer and equipment. Wyoming offered him a chance to begin find a workable answer. again, but the business that followed was built one practical That usefulness extends into the community. When flooding decision at a time. hit Buffalo several years ago, the company made pumps and While working as a ranch manager, Dan began buying and fans available at no charge. Rocky Mountain Equipment has selling equipment to supplement his income. He enjoyed also supported youth baseball, FFA, 4-H, Johnson County finding a good deal and turning it into someone else’s good youth rodeo, and Longmire Days through donations, purdeal. The side work grew as people learned he could lo- chases, sponsorships, and equipment use. Those contributions cate useful machines, answer questions, and help solve reflect a business that understands its success is connected to problems that did not fit neatly into a standard sale. Word the community around it. traveled through the same relationships that make a small Dan’s goals are straightforward: keep employees and cuscommunity work. tomers happy, work hard, and remain fair. Behind that The pivotal change came when customers needed equipment simplicity is a long journey from a young mechanic in his but did not necessarily want to own it. Dan began renting what father’s shop to a local owner whose livelihood grew from he had available. As requests increased, he added more ma- recognizing what his neighbors needed and finding a way chines, trailers, and tools, gradually turning a buyer-and-sell- to provide it. er operation into Rocky Mountain Equipment & Rental. The decision felt risky at first, but rentals became one of the stronRocky Mountain Equipment & Rental gest parts of the Buffalo business. 17 Plains Dr, Buffalo, WY 82834

Today, Dan and his wife, Theresa, own the company together. Its inventory serves ranchers, contractors, property owners,

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Brian Whitlock

Insurance Services

rian Whitlock wanted a career that would keep him close may not enjoy every answer, but they should understand it so to his roots, provide a lasting livelihood for his family, and they are not left with uncertainty when the chips are down,” B let him spend his days taking care of people. Insurance be- says Brian. That clarity is especially valuable in a close-knit

came that path, although the first step came almost casually community, where a policy can protect both a livelihood and during a conversation with a friend while Brian was finishing a family’s future. college and working in the dairy industry. The same long view extends to the community. Whitlock InHe entered the industry in May 2016. The years since have surance Services focuses much of its financial support on the taught him that perseverance is just as important as techni- communities youth: supporting 4-H, college scholarships, cal knowledge. Insurance contracts change, markets shift, and and programs in the Buffalo and Ten Sleep school districts. difficult days come often enough that his mentor warned him Brian sees those investments as a way to help local students he would consider quitting several times a year. What keeps build confidence and find opportunities while strengthening Brian rooted in the industry is the responsibility to families, the communities the agency serves. farms, ranches, and businesses that rely on those contracts Inside the office, a wall of three monitors at each workspace when circumstances are at their worst. has become an unexpected signature, earning the nickname That responsibility shaped Whitlock Insurance Services in “the command center” from clients. The setup suits Brian’s Buffalo. The agency recently left a captive arrangement to be- approach: keep the information visible, examine the details, come fully independent, giving its team the ability to compare and make sure nothing important gets overlooked. Due to the options from multiple companies rather than representing offices combined 20+ years of experience in the industry, they only one. Brian sees that freedom as essential to the agen- feel that transparency is key. cy’s guiding promise, ‘No Unmet Expectations.’ To him, that means explaining exclusions, rate changes, and tradeoffs before a client ever needs to file a claim. Whitlock Insurance Services Complexity is where Brian and his team feel most useful. They work across personal, commercial, and farm-andranch coverage, studying the details of each contract rather than forcing risks into a standard package. When premiums rise, they schedule reviews, explain what has changed, and shop the market when an increase seems out of line. “Clients

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CENTURY 21 BHJ Realty Team

Realtors

or more than a century, CENTURY 21 BHJ Realty has been part of the communities we serve.With roots in Sheridan dating back to 1908 and an affiliation with CENTURY 21 in 1978, our company has grown and changed over the years, but one thing has remained constant and that’s our commitment to serving our community. Today, that commitment is carried forward by our entire BHJ team. Our agents and staff live, work, raise families, and volunteer here. We understand that real estate is about much more than property, It is about helping people through some of the biggest transitions in their lives and building relationships that continue long after the closing table.

ues to support many local organizations, non-profits, events, schools, and causes through volunteering, sponsorships, partnerships, donations, being board members, and supporting community initiatives. With our ever-growing list of over 121 ways we help our communities, including Sheridan WYO Rodeo parade sponsorship, Chamber events, C21 Gives campaign, and our annual client pie parties to name a few.

Some of the most meaningful examples of service, however, never make it onto a community calendar. Our agents have helped clients move furniture, mow lawns, clean out garages, care for pets, etc. and work through the countless details that come with moving, ending or beginning their new chapters. Those moments reflect something our team believes deeply: Community involvement is an important part of the culture It’s so much more than helping with real estate needs, it is takat BHJ. Over the years, our team has supported and contin- ing care of people that matter to us-and that’s you!

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Pictured left to right: Top Row - Taylor Townsend, Rosemary Garber, Zane Garstad, Paul Pswarayi, Victoria Gray Martin, Megan Powers, Dawson Powers, Paul Wallop, Jason Koltiska, Cheri Johnson, and Blake Mortensen. Bottom Row - Mandy Koltiska, Anna Earp, Elizabeth Taliento, Cassandra Foster, and Cheryl Moody.

BHJ assists with your Real Estate needs for Residential, Lots & Land, Farm & Ranch, Ranch Land, Commercial, Leases, and Property management with our BHJ Property Management division and we have offices in Sheridan and Buffalo. Behind those services is a team of people with different backgrounds, specialties, and experiences, all working toward the same goal: providing knowledgeable, dependable service to you, our clients, neighbors, family, and friends. Properties may be what bring people through our doors, but relationships and community involvement are what have sustained BHJ for generations.

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Dr. Gabriel Zeigler Chiropractor

r. Gabriel Zeigler jokes that he did not choose chiroprac- TRT, and red-light therapy. Dr. Zeigler sees patient education as tic; it chose him. His father practiced in Sturgis, South an integral part of care. He wants patients to leave with a clear D Dakota, and both of his siblings are also chiropractors. Long understanding of their concerns, the options available to them,

before Dr. Zeigler followed them, chiropractic was already a and when other options should be considered. cornerstone of his family’s everyday approach to health, serDr. Zeigler not only remembers his father’s patients describing vice, and community leadership. the life-changing impact of chiropractic care, but also how his His route was less direct. Dr. Zeigler spent more than two de- father served outside the clinic through civic and professional cades in athletic coaching and leadership, including collegiate leadership. That combination showed Dr. Zeigler that a pracbasketball, developing a close understanding of performance, tice can be rooted in a place as much as it is in a profession. recovery, and the patience required to help people improve. Even during that chapter, the family profession kept pulling at In Sheridan, Dr. Zeigler has begun looking for ways to make him. One of the first trips he and his wife, Megan, took togeth- that connection tangible. He is currently serving on the board er was to a chiropractic conference, even though coaching was of the Wyoming Chiropractic Association. The clinic participates in community events and supports local organizations. still his career at the time. Dr. Zeigler is partnering with Valor Academy’s internship After completing his chiropractic education and training in program so students can learn about chiropractic and acuacupuncture, rehabilitation, and functional medicine, Dr. Zei- puncture from a clinical perspective. Longer term, he hopes gler relocated to Sheridan. He purchased Bighorn Mountain to add additional providers to expand options for patients Chiropractic & Acupuncture, building on an established clin- seeking a conservative approach to healthcare. ic while bringing his own emphasis to the practice: listen carefully, develop a clear and purposeful plan of care, and tailor For Dr. Zeigler, the goal is for patients to see chiropractic as a natural first step when seeking care—an opportunity to treatment to each individual’s needs and goals. better understand their concerns, explore conservative treatMoving to Sheridan was about more than the practice. Gabri- ment options, and determine the best path forward. When el and Megan made the move with their two boys, Roen and additional care is needed, he values collaboration with other Beau, excited to put down roots and become part of the com- health-care professionals to help ensure patients receive the munity. For the Zeigler family, Sheridan is not simply a place right care at the right time, while carrying forward the family to live and work—it is a place to raise their boys, build lasting legacy that called him into the profession. relationships, and contribute to the community they now call home. They look forward to becoming more involved locally, Bighorn Mountain Chiropractic & Acupuncture supporting other families and businesses, and building a life 117 N Scott St, Unit A, Sheridan, WY 82801 in Sheridan for years to come. At Bighorn Mountain Chiropractic & Acupuncture, care now includes chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, SoftWave

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Al Sparkman

Christian School ong before Al Sparkman became a school principal, a line Fridays, students and staff step away from the regular week to in his high school memory book hinted at the work ahead. serve “the least of these.” Through the “Hands of Valor” effort, L When asked about his future career, he wrote that he wanted students have built continuing relationships with widows and

variety and the chance to serveothers. Education ultimately widowers across Sheridan. Veterans Day programs, community projects, and the school’s annual all-school production gave him both. give students other ways to connect learning with responsibilAl began as a science teacher and basketball coach, then ity, community service, and the greater good. earned a master’s degree in educational administration. He spent 22 years as a middle and high school principal in Mis- Those experiences reflect a principle Al has carried throughsissippi and Wyoming. In June of 2024, he stepped away from out his career: students respond when they know their teachpublic-school administration to lead Valor Academy, Sheri- ers genuinely care about them. Valor’s educators want young dan’s private, nondenominational Christian school for middle people to be known personally, challenged and strengthened spiritually and academically, and prepared to contribute to the and high school students. community that helped raise them. The school’s own story began with a group of local Christian parents in 2021. After launching as a school plant connected The long-term vision for Valor is to become a pre-kindergarten to an academy in Nashville, it became an independent local through twelfth-grade campus; the school is active about this nonprofit in 2023. Students helped choose the name “Valor,” goal, having added fifth grade for the 2026-27 year while condrawn to its meaning: courage in the face of adversity. That tinuing to build its middle and high school program. Growth, student voice still fits the school today, a school that’s built however, is not the only measure. Al hopes Valor’s influence will be visible in graduates who enter Sheridan County as exaround making courageous choices. ceptional employees, thoughtful leaders, faithful neighbors, For Al and Valor’s educators, academic learning is inseparable and young adults ready to serve others with courage. from helping students recognize their God-given talents and gifts and prepare to use them in their chosen careers and community service. Career exploration at Valor looks beyond only Valor Academy a single college track, helping students look towards potential 404 W Brundage Ln, Sheridan, WY 82801 areas such as workforce, military,technical education, univer(307) 218-0005 sity, ministry, entrepreneurship, and family life. Acts of service are deliberately placed on the calendar. During First Fruits www.BioBighorns.com | 2026-2027 | Bio Bighorns Magazine

Denise Stussi

Autobody Shop

enise Stussi did not enter the collision-repair world with any plan of ownership. In 2002, she needed a job, and her sister and brotherD in-law had recently purchased a Sheridan body shop. Denise began her work as a paint prepper, learning the work from the shop floor before transitioning into the office the following year.

The business already had an extensive history on West Ninth Street. It began in 1987 under another name. Denise’s brother-in-law, Jack Eccles, bought the shop in 2001 and had it renamed in 2004. When Denise purchased the business in 2018, she gave it the Advanced Auto Body name. By that point, she understood both the repairs customers see and the coordination that happens behind them. Ownership soon brought a test that no amount of planning could have anticipated. Denise was still settling into her new role when COVID-19 disrupted daily life and repair work. Support from a trusted bank helped her secure payroll assistance for employees, but uncertainty was far from over as manufacturers closed, replacement parts became difficult to find, and later on, port disruptions slowed supplies again. Keeping the shop moving required extreme patience, communication, and steady attention to the people depending on it. Denise also made a costly decision to strengthen the business for the long term: investing in I-CAR education for the technicians, and continuing that training as vehicle systems evolve. The move reflects her view that growth should be built not on volume alone, but on preparation. Modern collision work calls for current technical knowledge, while a local shop still depends on the judgment and craftsmanship passed down from experienced technicians to newer ones. For customers, that expertise matters most during already stressful moments. Advanced Auto Body works with insurance companies so vehicle owners do not have to manage every conversation after dropping off their car. The team also cleans vehicles before repairs begin, and a second time when the work is finished, a detail customers often notice because it signals care beyond the damaged panel. Their personal touch is what Denise believes Sheridan would miss most if the shop disappeared. Accidents are unplanned and disruptive, and she wants customers to encounter kindness and understanding when needing a repair. The business supports the WYO Rodeo and has also sponsored local youth in sports, extending that commitment into the community it serves. Denise’s goals remain ambitious. She hopes to continue growing, and she imagines a future where glass, towing, and rental partners can bring more of what post-accident drivers need into one location. It is a larger version of the same idea that has guided her from prep work to ownership: help people through a difficult day, and make their next step easier.

Advanced Auto Body 45 W 9th St, Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 672-3333

Pictured left to right: Andre Jacob, Denise Stussi, and the shop dog, Bean.

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Phil Wolf

Auto Dealer hil Wolf entered the automobile business in 1970 after watching experienced dealers build the kind of working P life he wanted. More than five decades later, he still talks

about the work with the energy of someone who knows he chose the right field. Selling vehicles has never felt like a grind to him because the business gives him what he values most: people, problems to solve, and the satisfaction of seeing a deal through from start to finish. His career has included years as a Ford and Chrysler franchise dealer, along with enough changes in the market to fill several chapters. That experience now comes to the lot at Wolf ’s Auto Buffalo, where shoppers can find vehicles and options that might otherwise require a trip to a larger community. Phil’s role is part dealer and part problem solver, especially when a customer arrives carrying the consequences of a previous purchase that no longer fits their needs. He does not define value as simply offering the lowest number. A cheaper option can become expensive when the quality, financing, or fit is wrong. Phil would rather ask questions, explain the tradeoffs, and use his experience to find a workable solution. The goal is straightforward: help the customer navigate through the process efficiently and leave with a vehicle that makes sense for the situation. That direct approach mirrors his advice beyond the lot: do not automatically follow the crowd. Think, ask questions, and understand your choices before making them. Decades in the industry have shown him how quickly trends and sales tactics can change, while sound judgment remains useful no matter what comes along. In Buffalo, the business also turns its attention to the organizations that bring neighbors together. Phil and the team support 4-H, youth activities, community banquets, and fundraisers, often by purchasing silent-auction items or bidding in live auctions. Those evenings are another version of what he enjoys about the automobile business: meeting people, getting involved, and helping a local effort reach its goal. Retirement is not part of Phil’s immediate plan. He intends to remain in the business as long as he is physically able, drawing on the knowledge he has accumulated since that first car job in 1970. The inventory will change, and the market will keep moving, but his reason for showing up remains the same. He still loves the work, and in a people business, that enthusiasm is one of the few advantages that cannot be manufactured.

Wolf’s Auto Buffalo 199 US Hwy 16 E, Buffalo, WY 82834

(307) 684-5979

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Garry and Nicole Gotfredson Veterinary Clinic

day at Buffalo Veterinary Clinic can move from a hamster livestock producers, fundraisers, and other Johnson County to a draft horse, from a routine appointment to a ranch organizations. Mentoring students interested in veterinary A call. That range is part of the reason Garry and Nicole Got- careers is especially important because rural communities fredson chose to carry the clinic forward. Both had loved animals since childhood, and when they purchased the practice in 2022, they wanted to preserve a family-owned clinic while preparing it for the next generation of Johnson County animals and their owners.

Garry, a veterinarian, and Nicole, a certified veterinary technician, lead an independently owned team that cares for companion animals, livestock, and horses. Since taking ownership, they have grown the veterinary staff from two doctors to five, expanded appointment availability, and invested in new services and technology. The growth matters in a rural area where the nearest alternative may be many miles away, and one clinic needs to understand both the family pet and the working herd.

need future professionals who understand the demands of mixed-animal care. A larger hospital is now part of the clinic’s long-term vision. The planned facility would give the growing team room for additional equipment and services while keeping independent veterinary care in Buffalo. For Garry, Nicole, and their colleagues, the building itself is not the point. It is a way to remain available to the community for decades to come.

The clinic measures its success in trust: owners who know their questions will be heard, agricultural families who have a dependable local resource, and animals receiving care close to home. In Buffalo, that combination of range and relationships is what turns a veterinary office into part of the The team’s work is medical, but the relationships around it of- community’s everyday working life. ten span generations. Ranchers, pet owners, and families arrive during moments that are joyful, urgent, or difficult. Buffalo VetBuffalo Veterinary Clinic erinary Clinic tries to make those moments easier by answering 120 US Hwy 16 E, Buffalo, WY 82834 questions, returning calls, and fitting in same-day appointments when possible. The goal is to provide modern care without los(307) 684-2851 ing the directness and familiarity of a hometown practice. That same outlook reaches beyond the clinic. The team supports local schools, 4-H and FFA programs, youth athletics,

Pictured left to right: Top row - Teresa - reception, PJ - Tech, “T” - Tech, Dr. Teresa Bessler, Nicole Gotfredson, and Dr. Garry Gotfredson. Bottom row - Dr. Kelly Crocker, Katie - Tech, and Jacyee - Tech. www.BioBighorns.com | 2026-2027 | Bio Bighorns Magazine

Care Team

Rehab Center

nside Big Horn Rehabilitation Center, you will find people respiratory nursing program, which helps more people with whose work reaches far beyond a building on Big Horn Av- complex breathing needs remain closer to home for care. For Ienue. Ranchers, miners, railroad workers, teachers, business families in Sheridan and Johnson counties, that local capac-

owners, and caregivers helped shape Sheridan across genera- ity is a big deal at a disorienting moment such as after a fall, tions. Today, over 70 people live or recover there, and the care stroke, surgery, or hospital stay when the next decision must team sees its responsibility in important local terms: deeply be made faster than expected. caring for the people who built the town. At the center, there is support for more individuals than just That perspective shifts otherwise ordinary moments. A work- their residents. Around-the-clock nursing, therapy, and meding call light matters to someone who cannot stand without ication management can allow a daughter, son, spouse, or assistance. A clean room affects dignity. A familiar meal may friend of a resident to step out of their sometimes exhausting become the bright point in a difficult day. Nursing, therapy, care-taker role and return to simply being family. A visit prodietary, housekeeping, maintenance, and administrative staff vides time together instead of a checklist of tasks. approach care from different disciplines, but their efforts meet in the same place: helping each resident remain a valued indi- The team’s advice to the community is as straightforward as vidual with history, preferences, relationships, and a life larger its mission: “Go visit.” Walk through the doors. Sit with someone. Listen to a story. Remember that the people inside the than a medical chart. center remain your neighbors. Big Horn Rehabilitation CenBig Horn Rehabilitation Center has served Sheridan for ter’s next chapter will be measured in programs and staffing, roughly 70 years, with roots reaching back to the mid-1950s. but it will also be measured in smaller signs of trust: a call In April 2026, the center came under new ownership through light answered in the middle of the night, a familiar caregiver Eduro Healthcare. New leadership began rebuilding the orga- returning for the next shift, and more Sheridan families confinization, department by department, placing an emphasis on dently choosing the center. a stable, permanent local workforce. The goal is continuity: residents see the same faces, families know who to call, and Big Horn Rehabilitation Center employees are able to build lasting careers in Sheridan. The center provides respite care, skilled nursing, long term care and short term rehabilitation. It has also introduced a

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Dr. Chris Haskell Dentist

r. Chris Haskell’s interest in dentistry became tangible on a basketball court. After having a tooth knocked out during a tournament, he received immediate care from a dentist who restored the tooth that same day. That experience connected two things Chris already enjoyed: working with his hands and solving problems. It also showed him how one skilled response can change the course of an otherwise frightening experience.

Community involvement is another important part of Chris’s work. His efforts often focus on education and prevention. Each year, he visits first-grade classrooms and the Learning Tree School, helps educate the residents and staff at the Veterans’ Home, and makes and donates athletic mouth-guards for the local football team—a tradition that has continued for eight years and counting. Granite Pass Dental also supports the local food bank, cross-country team, and various other Chris graduated from dental school in 2017 and began prac- community organizations. ticing in Buffalo in August 2018. As a Wyoming native raised in Lovell, he was proud to return to serve the people of the These efforts allow Chris to bring dental care into the places state he calls home. At Granite Pass Dental, he is passionate where people learn, compete, and live. They also give him an about refining techniques, embracing new technology and opportunity to remain actively involved in the Buffalo commaterials, and developing strong laboratory relationships to munity while navigating the ever-evolving balance between deliver high-quality dentistry to the people he serves. his professional responsibilities and family life. Chris is happily married and has four active children. The technical aspects of dentistry are only part of Chris’s work. Many patients arrive for their first visit carrying mem- Looking ahead, Chris’s goal is not growth for its own sake. ories of painful, confusing, or traumatic dental experiences. Instead, he hopes to continue building Granite Pass DenChris sees one of his first responsibilities as building—or re- tal’s reputation for high-quality dentistry delivered by an building—trust. He strives to make recommendations that are exceptional team, with every part of the patient experiunderstandable and appropriate for each individual, holding ence approached intentionally. His basketball injury first himself to a simple personal standard: “Would I recommend showed him the difference that timely, compassionate care the same care to a member of my own family?” can make. At Granite Pass Dental, he strives to provide that same sense of reassurance to every patient, ensuring That standard guides every part of the patient experience, that even difficult situations are met with skill, respect, and from the moment someone checks in at the front desk to thoughtful care. the completion of treatment. Chris wants every patient to be treated fairly and with genuine respect, recognizing each perGranite Pass Dental son as an individual rather than simply a patient. His commitment to quality is rooted in his family’s values. The sayings 1001 Eagle View Dr, Buffalo, WY 82834 of his grandmother still run through his mind. His father and (307) 684-0119 grandfather taught him that a reputation is earned slowly and protected through daily decisions. www.BioBighorns.com | 2026-2027 | Bio Bighorns Magazine

Ty Davidson Arborist

y Davidson joined a small Buffalo tree-care company in 2016 as its second employee. Rather than settling into one narrow role, he learned the tree-care process from the ground up, moving through each part of the operation and gaining firsthand experience with the services Wyoming landscapes require. He came to understand both the technical decisions and the trust involved when locals hand over care of long-established trees. That broad education matters in a place where trees and lawns contend with dry soils, severe cold, wind, insects, disease, and sudden (sometimes drastic) weather changes. A solution that works in another state may not fit a property in Buffalo, Story, Ranchester, or Sheridan. Ty’s approach begins with understanding local growing conditions, followed by helping property owners make informed decisions about the health and longevity of their landscapes. A major company transition came in 2024, when Tree Mechanics joined SavATree. The partnership connected the local team with a larger network of technical knowledge, equipment, training, and employee resources. For Ty, now an ISA Certified Arborist, the value of that change lies in what it has and will continue to build locally: more licensed arborists and applicators, more certified climbers, stronger career paths, and greater capacity for complex work. The Buffalo-based team provides communities in Northern Wyoming with tree and shrub care, lawn and plant-health services, tree selection, and tree planting. Education is proudly woven into those services. Customers frequently thank the team for explaining what they see, catching developing problems, and helping them understand how to care for a property after the crew leaves. Ty believes healthier landscapes come from recognizing stress early, selecting species suited to Wyoming, pruning thoughtfully, and continuing to learn as conditions change. In the same way, he believes that a stronger company grows by investing in people and giving them room to grow. SavATree gladly supports youth sports, Boys & Girls Clubs, and other community organizations, both locally and nationally. Local sponsorships in Johnson and Sheridan Counties also include support for local car clubs and their long-standing sponsorship of the annual Wyoming Tree Academy. SavATree’s long-term goal is to become Wyoming’s most trusted name in tree, lawn, and plant health. Ty’s path offers a grounded version of what that ambition practically looks like: local experience strengthened by broader resources, employees building lasting careers, and customers who have a knowledgeable, trusty partner invested in the places they call home.

SavATree 58 TW Rd, Buffalo, WY 82834

(307) 217-2899

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Noel Rader

Powersports Dealer

oel Rader’s career has followed the same machines he paved roads. Noel wants customers to be able to reach him enjoyed as a child. What began with a young rider’s en- directly, ask practical questions, and find equipment that fits N thusiasm grew into hands-on technical work, followed by both their needs and the demands of the region.

sales and leadership, and eventually a deeper understanding of what powersports customers need from the people behind A significant test came with the decision to commit heavily to inventory for the 2025 season. Carrying that much prodthe counter. uct felt risky, but it positioned the dealership to meet demand He entered the industry in 1997 as a technician at Jim’s Cycle. while giving customers more options close to home. Noel sees After owner Jim Douglas died the following spring, Sheridan continued growth coming from the same fundamentals that Motor purchased the dealership, and Noel stayed on through have guided him throughout his career: strong brands, useful 2000. His path later brought him to Valley Motor Honda, inventory, and genuine attention to each customer. where he spent 16 years working alongside former owner Dick Weber. Noel credits Weber with teaching him the intricacies Sheridan Powersports also lends equipment and support to of sales, trades, and dealership operations, lessons that would local events. The dealership helps the Sheridan High School shape the way he approached the business in the years ahead. Band with an annual ATV raffle, provides side-by-sides for the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, and contributes to programs and Today, Noel serves as general sales manager at Sheridan Pow- organizations across Sheridan County. For Noel, supporting ersports. His history in the service department still shapes the the community is another way the dealership can be part of conversations he has with customers. A machine is not simply the place its customers call home. a recreational purchase; it may be a ranch tool, a work vehicle, or a way for a family to reach the mountains on a free week- After nearly three decades in the industry, Noel’s guiding end. Helping someone find the right fit means understanding question remains disarmingly simple: How can we help tohow they will actually use it and what kind of support they day? It keeps the focus where his career has always been, on the people who ride, work, and explore here. may need down the road. That mix of work and recreation is particularly important in Sheridan and Johnson counties. The dealership carries motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, snow mobiles, and Honda power equipment, supporting recreational riders as well as ranchers and public employees who depend on equipment beyond

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(307) 672-3492

The Alpine Climate Control Team HVAC

hen a furnace stops on a Wyoming winter day, the Those connections have accumulated over years, sometimes phone call is about more than equipment. Someone’s across generations of customers. People call Alpine during W home is cold, a family is worried, and a decision may need to breakdowns because they remember who answered the last

be made quickly. For the Alpine Climate Control team, those difficult call, and the team understands that trust must be moments have shaped a simple responsibility: explain the op- earned again with every visit. Standing behind the work mattions clearly, provide upfront pricing, and help the customer ters as much as completing it. feel confident about what happens next. Looking ahead, Alpine plans to keep adding capabilities and Alpine has served Sheridan and northern Wyoming for more trades that make it easier for customers to address connected than four decades. Its history includes a move into the cur- home-service needs in one place. The challenge will be growrent Coffeen Avenue facility in 2018, where a larger showing responsibly without losing the personal relationships that room gives customers a chance to compare fireplaces and have built the company over the years. home-comfort systems in person. The company is looking to add a plumbing department in the near future which will For the team, comfort is not an abstract product. It is a expand the range of problems its technicians can solve for church gathering in a warm room, a family whose heat has been restored, and a homeowner who understands the dehomes and businesses. cision being made. That human result is why Alpine’s techGrowth, however, is only useful if the relationship grows with nicians keep returning to the same practice: listen, explain, it. The team wants customers to understand maintenance, sys- and take care of the place where someone lives. tem performance, and energy choices rather than simply being told what to purchase. That teaching mindset is especially Alpine Climate Control important when a repair or replacement represents a significant investment. Alpine’s work may involve heating, cooling, 2705 Coffeen Ave, Sheridan, WY 82801 air quality, fireplaces, or plumbing, but the experience is built (307) 672-9748 around one goal: reducing uncertainty. The same practical help extends into the company’s community work. Through Lennox’s Feel the Love program, Alpine provided a new furnace for a local church, improving a space used for worship, fellowship, and community activities. The team also supports school functions, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, youth sports, hockey, racing, home builders, polo, and other local events.

Pictured left to right: Top row - Josh Anderson, Logan Hartberg, Daniel Cone, Austin Bullock, Tim Zukowski, Joe Sullivan, and Dan Lee. Bottom row - Matt Cox, Blake Nelson, Angela Martin, Denelle Campbell, Austin Tanner, John Dillard, and Justin Jenkins.

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Schiller and Nicole Murphy Vehicle Wrapping Service

chiller and Nicole Murphy met at a car meet, an appropri- continual refinements to the shop’s systems. Schiller and Niate beginning for a partnership that would eventually blend cole have learned that mastering a craft and running a healthy Smarriage, entrepreneurship, and a shared fascination with the business require different skills. Rather than trying to offer automotive world. They spent years building their experience and businesses in Colorado, but Sheridan was never far from their plans. Schiller was born and raised here, and the couple eventually saw his hometown as the place where they wanted to build their future and raise a family.

everything, they are focused on becoming exceptional at the services they can perform at the highest level.

Their automotive interests have also opened doors for community involvement. The couple has participated in Sheridan High School’s internship program, giving students a closer look at the industry. During 2024 and 2025, they helped stabilize the KARZ Club, reorganize its annual show, and build a new website as the organization faced an uncertain future. They also sponsor local events, teams, and young athletes, continuing to find ways to support the community they now call home.

Moving back in 2023 meant starting over. The couple arrived without the customer base and connections they had built in Colorado, then began the slow work of introducing themselves, earning trust, and proving the quality of their work. Each customer who took a chance on the new shop gave them another reason to keep moving forward. Watching that trust The couple remain one another’s strongest influence. On difgrow has made the challenge of rebuilding worthwhile. ficult days, one steps forward for the other; when an idea apToday, iCrave Industries reflects both their enthusiasm for ve- pears, they shape it together. That partnership is the engine hicles and the lessons they learned during those demanding behind iCrave and the life they are building in Sheridan, one early years. The Sheridan shop specializes in vehicle protection carefully finished project at a time. and personalization, offering window tint, paint protection film, vinyl wraps, graphics, and select aftermarket upgrades. That attention to detail extends beyond personal vehicles, too, iCrave Industries with commercial window film and vehicle graphics helping 777 E 8th St, Sheridan, WY 82801 local businesses promote and protect their investments. The visible transformation is only part of the work. Behind each finished project are research, training, late nights, and

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Credit Union Team Credit Union

ecades before Campco Federal Credit Union opened the “Strong communities are built by people who care,” Exdoors of its permanent Sheridan branch, its story began ecutive Vice President Jesse Peterson says. “At Campco, D humbly. In 1971, 10 members started Campco School Em- we’re fortunate to have a team that is committed to helpployees Federal Credit Union, serving school district employ- ing our members succeed, supporting local organizations, ees and their families out of a member’s home. Over 50 years and living the credit union philosophy of people helping later, that simple, personal beginning still shapes how the people every day.” Campco team defines its work: people helping people. Today, Campco serves more than 20,000 members and manCampco’s path to Sheridan unfolded gradually. The credit ages over $225 million in assets. However, the Sheridan union expanded its membership eligibility to Sheridan Coun- branch’s next chapter is measured less by numbers and more ty in 2011. Fast forward to 2019, Campco’s first physical Sher- by trust. The team’s short-term goal is to continue as a familiar idan location opened its doors. As local membership grew, so financial partner for local residents, businesses, schools, and did the need for a lasting home. The new branch at 2511 Cof- organizations. As years continue, Campco hopes the branch feen Ave opened in 2025, providing the team a space to deep- will be known not only as a place for financial services, but as an active community partner who is highly invested in the en relationships that had already been taking root for years. economic well-being of the Bighorns. Inside the branch, relationships often begin with personal goals. These can include purchasing a first vehicle, open- President/CEO Matt Baker adds: “We are honored to grow ing a business, building savings, or finding a way through with Sheridan and build lifelong relationships. We truly are a financial challenge. Campco’s team emphasizes individ- stronger together.” ualized guidance and local decision-making, taking time to understand the circumstances behind the numbers. Campco Federal Credit Union That approach reflects the cooperative structure of a credit union, one in which the focus remains on the members and 2511 Coffeen Ave, Sheridan, WY 82801 their financial well-being. (307) 675-2121 That same philosophy is also lived out outside the office. Campco supports schools and booster clubs, youth sports, scholarships, 4-H activities, rodeos, and community events. Employees also volunteer, participate in community cleanups, provide financial education, and host Member Appreciation Day. For the Sheridan team, being part of the community means showing up in ways that are helpful and impactful.

Pictured left to right: Top Row - Kristen Hedges, Brian Knott, Carissa Robinson, Matt Baker (CEO), Elizabeth Roberts and Amanda Rodriguez. Bottom Row - Audrey Olsen, Jodee Dakolios (Branch Manager), Preslee Moser and Garett Avery.

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B. Michael Walker, MD Cataract, LASIK, and Refractive Surgeon

rior to becoming an eye surgeon, Dr. Michael Walker worked as a mechanical engineer designing a specialized prosthetic for amputees. The project meshed technical problem-solving with direct patient interaction, sparking an interest in medicine that eventually led him somewhere he never expected: ophthalmology. Eye surgery offered the calling he was looking for. It combines deep patient connection with precise operating-room skill, and the results quickly transform a person’s everyday life. After medical school and residency at the University of Pennsylvania, then fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Walker joined a large multi-specialty practice in California. Treating tens of thousands of patients, he developed deep experience in cataract, cornea and laser vision correction procedures. Decades of innovation kept the engineer in him engaged, while patient outcomes kept the work personal and meaningful. Although Dr. Walker’s career was thriving, he and his wife, Lisa, had long imagined a life near the Bighorn Mountains. Sheridan offered that setting, and the community had a clear medical need. Before Wyoming Eye Surgeons opened, patients seeking surgical eye care traveled to Billings or Rapid City. This complicated both pre-operative and post-operative care. Establishing a local practice, with advanced vision diagnostics and an in-office surgical suite, meant care close to home for those experiencing compromised vision.

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Dr. Walker established himself early on with Sheridan-area optometrists, explaining how he hoped to collaborate with them in the care of their patients. These relationships remain central to his practice success. Optometrists are a patient’s first line of care, and Wyoming Eye Surgeons is the surgical specialty referral for cataract, LASIK and refractive surgery. This greatly improves both convenience and continuity for every patient. Wyoming Eye Surgeons proudly supports local veteran causes, 4-H and FFA programs, The Hub, the Sheridan College rodeo team, and other community organizations. Away from the clinic, Mike and Lisa have embraced western life and a closeknit community, residing on a small local ranch with their horses, cats, and abundant wildlife. For Dr. Walker, ophthalmology is both technical and deeply human. Restoring sight can return confidence, independence and quality of life which every patient fears losing. People often thank him for moving to the Bighorn area. His response reflects the deep sense of belonging that now anchors his practice: “Lisa and I are grateful every day for the way this community has embraced us.”

Wyoming Eye Surgeons 36 N Gould St, Ste 201, Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 323-3733

Pictured left to right: Becky Lieneman, Ann Reed, Heather Kennedy, Dr. Walker, Shari Mortensen, and Meghan Heineman.

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Joshua Wall Tattoo Studio

Wall’s path to tattooing began with two lasting Joshua’s long-term goal is not simply to produce more work. fascinations: the realism of fine art, and the tattoos Joshua wants to teach, help other artists develop, and share Jheoshua saw on parents, relatives, and friends. He studied art what he has learned without ever excluding people because of across different periods and styles, from Renaissance work to contemporary realism, before learning tattooing through two apprenticeships. The first established traditional fundamentals, while the second, completed while he was pursuing college studies in Iowa, pushed his technique even further.

Sixteen years into the craft, Joshua still resists the idea that an artist can know it all. Tattooing continues to change with equipment, design tools, styles, and the people who walk through the door. At Black Bear Ink Studio, he provides several different approaches while remaining especially drawn to black-and-gray realism and fine-line floral work. A client can arrive with a finished image or only the beginning of an idea; Joshua’s role is to help translate that vision into a design that feels right for the person wearing it.

upbringing, religion, nationality, or gender. He sees tattooing as a discipline that rewards humility: an artist must keep practicing their craft, accept setbacks as opportunities to grow, and remain open to the next life lesson. That outlook has also shaped whom he serves and supports. Joshua has donated work connected to suicide awareness and has tattooed veterans, people with special needs, and people affected by substance use. Every appointment is different, but the studio is designed to feel clean, relaxed, and conversational for anyone who walks in.

Black Bear Ink’s story is as much about rebuilding as it is about creating. Joshua knows what it means to begin without advantages, to fail, and to keep going anyway. The art gives that persistence a visible form. Every piece Joshua completes carries a client’s idea, but it also reflects the story behind his The deeper turning point in Joshua’s story is personal. He own second chance, how tattooing helped open a positive dealt with a difficult upbringing and a troubled past that in- path forward, and how perseverance pays off. cluded addiction. His daughter, his family, tattooing, and the clients who continued to support him gave him reasons to Black Bear Ink Studio LLC keep moving forward. He built a career from the ground up, 112 Coffeen Ave, Sheridan, WY 82801 and that experience now shapes the patience and understanding he extends to people whose backgrounds do not fit into (307) 683-6706 an easy story.

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Paige Pozos

Research Peptides

ood Science Peptides didn’t begin in a boardroom. It began with a mother looking for answers. After her daughter’s severe health crisis following COVID, and while navigating long-term health challenges of her own, Paige Pozos became determined to understand more. That determination led her deep into scientific literature, testing documentation, and the complicated world of research compounds. The more she learned, the more she saw a need for better information, greater transparency, and stronger accountability. She was also watching everyday families struggle financially. When groceries are difficult to afford, spending hundreds of dollars on supplements and wellness products is not realistic for many people. Paige brought an unusual background to the industry. More than a decade in cosmetic and paramedical tattooing, education, and product development had taught her how to investigate manufacturers, question marketing claims, and look for evidence that could actually be examined. She began applying that same skepticism to research materials. Paige initially partnered with friends operating small laboratories so they could meet large manufacturer minimums together. Those early group purchases required careful sourcing, record-keeping, third-party testing, certificates of analysis, and endotoxin documentation. Eventually, that process became the framework for Good Science Peptides, also known as Wyo Aminos. From its Sheridan location, Good Science operates within the research market, with products designated strictly for legitimate laboratory research and not for human or veterinary consumption. The company does not provide medical advice, dosing, or usage instructions. Paige considers those boundaries essential as regulations and expectations continue to evolve. “My name, my reputation, and my values are attached to everything we do,” Paige says. In an industry dominated by online storefronts, she wants customers to know there are real people behind hers. Her next venture is already taking shape. Paige has hired physicians as she explores a separate medically supervised, affordable peptide cause based clinic. The medical side would remain distinct from Good Sciences research business, creating a professional pathway for people seeking medical care. Ultimately, Paige wants Good Science to represent something bigger than products. She wants people to become curious about their health, research what they’re putting into their bodies, and work with healthcare professionals who are willing to look deeper when something isn’t right. “You are your own greatest advocate,” she says. “Research. Ask questions. Keep learning.” For Paige, that philosophy comes from experience. Some of the hardest chapters in her own life and her daughter’s life became the reason this company exists. Her motto says it simply: Good Health. Good Vibes. Good Science.

Good Science Peptides LLC / Wyo Aminos 155 W Loucks St, Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 751-2377

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Greg Hansen Tire Shop

reg Hansen was racing dirt bikes, working on cars, and fixing motorcycles long before the tire business became his career. He had been working full-time since the summer G he turned 13, spending much of those early years in automotive repair and motorcycle

shops. In 1982, he enrolled in the Sheridan College criminal justice program. Half way through his second year, his wife, Lisa, became pregnant with their first child, so Greg decided to take a semester off and catch up on bills. He started in 1983 at Direct Sales Tire Company in Sheridan, and he never returned to college. What began as a temporary decision became a 44-year education in tires, automotive service, management, and perhaps most importantly, people. Over the next 30 plus years, Greg managed 11 different tire stores across four states, but most of that time was spent in Wyoming. He was then promoted to the position of Operations Director for a large tire company with multiple stores under his supervision. By the time the pandemic disrupted that career path, Greg had spent almost four decades in the tire and automotive repair industry as an employee. He was ready to put his experience, and an idea of his own, to work. Greg had been studying the concept of mobile tire service, which at the time was still a relatively new business model. When his employer decided not to pursue his idea, Greg decided to build it himself. The idea became Pit Crew 2 You. The concept was simple: bring the tire shop to the customer. Instead of asking people to rearrange their day to visit a tire or automotive shop. Pit Crew 2 You provided tire sales and installation services at the customer’s home, workplace, or fleet location. Greg even set up a website, allowing people to shop tires 24/7 and easily schedule appointments. The value of that convenience becomes especially clear when something goes wrong. Flat tires and dead batteries are never planned and often occur at the worst possible time. Greg enjoys those moments when his crew can show up, solve the problem, and help someone get back on the road. In some cases, this includes helping them get to work or school on time. Greg’s favorite part of the job is when “we get to be the hero.” The Pit Crew 2 You employees are highly trained, professional technicians with over 150 years of combined experience, all with a common goal of always going above and beyond. One of Greg’s favorite operating principles is simple: “always find a way to say yes.” Sometimes, that means going beyond the original scope of a job. Working around a customer’s schedule or finding an option the customer didn’t know was available is common work for the team. For Greg, good service is about more than fixing a tire; it is about finding a solution that works for each customer, because not everyone’s situation is the same. That same philosophy extends into the community. Pit Crew 2 You is a big supporter of nonprofit fundraisers, schools, community groups, and local events, including donating sets of tires to generate money for the various causes. Greg’s philosophy in business and in life is straightforward: leave more than you take. It is a principle that reflects both the way he gives back to his community and the business he built after decades of working for others. Greg and Lisa raised their five children in Sheridan, and they now have 10 grand children who all live in Sheridan. They both feel grateful and blessed to call Sheridan home. Today, Greg hopes to introduce even more customers to the convenience of mobile tire service. The company’s slogan says it all: “We change your tires, not your schedule.”

Pit Crew 2 You 302 N Custer St, Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 752-9322

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Shay Whetstone Family Medicine

oming back home to Sheridan brought Shay Whetstone’s ness name; it is a standard for how every person should feel story full circle. A third-generation local now raising the when they walk through the door: heard, welcomed, and truly C fourth generation here, she returned with years of nursing, valued. She describes many patient relationships as extended military service, and leadership experience. She also returned family, built through celebrations, difficult seasons, laughter, with a growing conviction that healthcare could and should prayer when welcomed, and an ongoing exchange of questions and learning. feel more personal. Shay’s path took her from nursing school to over 14 years in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps, through active-duty and reserve assignments that included clinical and leadership roles. Those experiences strengthened her belief in serving others before herself. They also sharpened her interest in care that considers a patient’s daily life, preferences, and long-term wellbeing alongside a diagnosis. Her return placed those lessons in the community that first shaped her. Agape health began in 2022 when Shay, a Family Nurse Practitioner, opened her brick-and mortar practice in Sheridan. She partnered with her brother-in-law, Cory Panak, who helped establish and grow the business. What started small has expanded into a family practice offering traditional primary care alongside integrative, preventative, and regenerative options. Patients range from newborns to older adults, giving a place for any patient across the various stages of local family life. The name Agape comes from a Greek word for unconditional, sacrificial love. For Shay, this word is more than just her busi-

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That sense of service reaches beyond the practice’s walls. Agape offers a military discount, supports local needs quietly, and hopes to eventually establish a nonprofit component that could make integrative services more accessible. The practice is also clear that its faith-based foundation does not narrow its welcome; patients of every background and belief are invited with open arms. Shay’s long-term vision is to build a collaborative Sheridan facility where multiple specialties can work together under one roof, reducing delays and travel while treating the body, mind, and spirit. As Agape grows, Shay wants its defining quality to remain simple and recognizable: healthcare in which people know they genuinely matter.

Agape Health 350 S Brooks St, Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 763-1275

Wilderness Medical Team Emergency Medical Services

here the ambulance stops should never determine where quality care stops. That idea drives the Wilderness Medical Team, a specialized group within Wyoming Regional EMS built for the places beyond pavement in Sheridan County.

One of the team’s most distinctive tools is a 1984 Chevrolet Suburban ambulance, originally purchased by Sheridan Fire-Rescue. After over four decades of local service, its four-wheel-drive capability and straightforward design still help move people and equipment where a modern road ambulance cannot. Each reWyoming Regional EMS began serving the county in Novem- sponse adds another chapter to a vehicle that’s already embedded ber of 2022 through a partnership between Campbell County into Sheridan County’s emergency-service history. Health and Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Its leaders recognized that a conventional ambulance system could reach only The team’s ambitions extend beyond servicing deep boundaries part of the community’s borders with the Bighorn Mountains of county lines. Members assist neighboring communities when in its backyard. Patients could be miles from a road, beyond requested, teach wilderness and austere medicine, and share cellular service, and hours from a hospital. protocols, checklists, training ideas, and equipment lessons with other rural agencies. Their philosophy is that useful knowledge Working with Sheridan Area Search and Rescue, the agency should travel and help aid other communities as well. developed a team of EMTs and paramedics able to carry medical care into those remote areas. After months of planning, For residents and visitors who spend time in Wyoming’s reequipment development, and joint training, the group be- mote country, much of the team’s preparation remains uncame operational in June of 2023. Sheridan Area Search and seen. That is by design. When a crisis comes, the goal is to Rescue remains responsible for rescue operations; the medical make a complicated operation look simple and to bring capateam integrates into that system so treatment and extraction ble medical care to the patient quickly, wherever that patient can happen in unison. happens to be. The work demands more than general knowledge about the Wyoming outdoors. Members complete specialized wilderness medical education, build search-and-rescue and survival skills, maintain physical readiness, and repeatedly practice with only the equipment they can realistically carry. In an ambulance, backups are just a call away and close in proximity. In the mountains, the Wilderness Medical Team is the sole option. Therefore, every item carries figurative and literal weight, and versatility matters when responding to an emergency.

Wyoming Regional EMS 708 Broadway St, Sheridan, WY 82801

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Pictured left to right: Gerald Wilkens, Michelle Landgrave, Daniel Katz, Kaden Cooper, and Kellen Phillips.

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Joseph Schmidt Hormone Clinic

Schmidt has spent nearly two decades seeing health- ualized, holistic approach he desired but often found difficult care from different vantage points. His first exposure came to provide in a conventional setting. Jasoseph an Army mental health specialist. He later became a nurse, worked in adult critical care at a hospital, and returned to school to become a nurse practitioner in 2017. Across those various roles, one lesson kept surfacing: lab values matter, but they never tell a patient’s whole story.

That realization led Joseph to open Distinction Health in June 2025. The Sheridan-based clinic focuses on personalized hormone care for men and women, using symptoms, concerns, health history, and laboratory findings together rather than treating one number on a page as the only truth.

Education, something Joseph values, is also how he gives back. He has led formal and informal learning sessions for nurse practitioner students, patients, and community members, helping people better understand hormone health and the questions they can bring to their providers.

One patient’s story still returns him to the purpose behind the clinic. After treatment, the patient described having enough energy at the end of a full day to play tag with her children. For Joseph, that ordinary yet extraordinary family moment captured what a high-quality of life can look like, far better The business is intentionally small and direct. In its con- than a laboratory number alone. cierge model, patients who call or text communicate directly with Joseph rather than moving through layers of reception As Distinction Health grows, Joseph wants it to become or clinical staff. That accessibility gives Joseph time to listen a trusted local resource without losing the directness that closely to his patients, explain options, and build a relation- defines it. His goal is not simply to tell patients that results ship around an individual’s goals. It also reflects the discipline fall within a healthy range; it’s to help them understand and accountability he carries into his practice from 18 years of their health, feel heard, and work toward a fuller, more fulfilling life. military service. Joseph became interested in this work after years of caring for people whose health concerns affected sleep, energy, focus, mood, and daily life. He completed over 100 hours of focused education in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, adding specialized study to his broader background in critical care and primary care. The combination supports the individ-

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Ashley Mullinax and Kiki Johnston Aesthetics

shley Mullinax once imagined a future in either a science careers. As demand grew, Ashley and Kiki reconsidered classroom, laboratory, or pharmacy. Art, though, also the model. Hiring and training employees offered more A heavily piqued her interest. The career that finally brought consistent care, shorter wait times, and a dependable those instincts together began after eight years in military place for overflow appointments. The shift also pushed medicine, where she served as a medic and aerovac techni- forward the mentorship Ashley had received early in her own career. cian, training in hospitals, ambulances, and aircraft.

Relationships remain the center of their work. Whether someone arrives for a treatment, a quiet place to unwind, or for help preparing for an event, Ashley wants clients to feel listened to. The team emphasizes natural, personalized results rather than just trends. A newer membership plan is intended to make regular skin care even more accessible, reflecting Ashley’s belief that self-care should be a practice Ashley moved to Sheridan in 2017 and found an important rather than a rare luxury. mentor in Buffalo. The two referred clients to one another, and when the mentor stepped away for a sabbatical, she trust- That care is not only shown during appointments; it’s shown ed Ashley to continue cosmetic injection and laser services through love for the community. The Gym hosted a no-cost under her supervision. That example of generosity and trust spa day for people undergoing chemotherapy, offering nails, pedicures, and massages. They have also held educational shaped the kind of owner Ashley hoped to one day become. classes on skin health, treatments, and product ingredients. For a time, she rented space inside other businesses. Then family Looking ahead, Ashley plans to continue building a trusted members with related trades began moving to the area, and Ashley Sheridan destination where clients can find thoughtful aespictured a shared home for their work. Acting on this vision, she thetic services while feeling known and cherished when they and her husband bought a building and spent nearly eight months walk through the door. remodeling it after work and on weekends. Her younger sister, Kiki Johnston, became the constant support beside her. “There would The Gym Aesthetics be no Gym Aesthetics without her,” Ashley proudly says. After leaving the military, Ashley planned to study chemistry, but she wanted a trade that could support her through school. An accredited medical-esthetics program in Colorado became the answer. Aesthetics demanded an understanding of how treatments interact with the human body, but results also depended heavily on balance, proportion, and a practiced eye.

1403 O’Dell Ct Ste B, Sheridan, WY 82801

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Good Health Market Team Health Food Store

hen Kimberly Bell and her husband purchased Good Kimberly’s work also reaches beyond the counter. Through Health Market in January of 2025, their first priority Rooted in Wyoming, she supports efforts to strengthen loW was to keep the knowledgeable team that had already earned cal agriculture and help small producers grow. Good Health customers’ trust, then give that team more ways to connect local food producers with local families. They were not trying to remake the Sheridan store into something unrecognizable; instead, they were trying to build on from the foundation that was already laid. That continuity matters inside the shop at 1821 S Sheridan Ave, directly across from Mead Lumber. Kimberly wants the location to be unmistakable, as Sheridan’s two health-food stores are sometimes confused. At Good Health Market, the shelves and coolers tell a distinctly regional story with Wyoming meats, organic produce, local honey, raw and organic dairy options, and products from small growers and makers. Since Kimberly and her husband took ownership, the team has expanded those regional relationships. Partnerships with Deer Creek Meats and JG Bison helped fill the meat freezers, while more local producers and a broader selection of organic produce also came into the store. Longtime employee Carrie has her own business, “Little Is Much Probiotics,” which she sells in the store under the Wyoming Food Freedom Act (which supports the majority of the market’s local producers). Additionally, the store manager, Andrea, is the procurer for most of the market’s local producers. Along with that, she is a master gardener, selling her produce and grass-fed beef instore under her business, Highwinds Growstead. She is also a certified herbalist and can provide in-depth knowledge to customers about supplements and more. Carrie and Andrea’s names matter because the market’s value is not only what is stocked; it is also in the time people take to listen.

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Market sponsors youth sports and community causes, while its day-to-day purchasing keeps more dollars moving among Wyoming farmers, ranchers, homesteaders, and families. One story captures the spirit Kimberly hopes to preserve. When an employee from another family business faced cancer treatment while raising three children, the community organized a fundraiser, and Good Health Market donated healthy food for her family. Later on, that employee joined the Good Health Market team and is now cancer-free. For Kimberly, seeing her thrive is a reminder that a business can help carry someone through a difficult season. The long-term goal for Kimberly is steady, community-minded growth: more relationships with responsible producers, more confidence for shoppers who want to know where their food comes from, and a stronger local food system. Kimberly and her team see the market as a meeting point between health and livelihood, where a purchase can nourish one household while helping another Wyoming family build a business from the ground up.

Good Health Market 1821 S Sheridan Ave, Ste B, Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 674-5715

Pictured left to right: Carrie Mereness, Debbie Hutchins, Cheyenne Hennigh, Kimberly Bell, Andrea Schmidt, Michelle New, Nikita Leuras, and Jerlyn Rotherham.

Stefanie Gilbert

Mortgage Advisor

tefanie Gilbert tried to leave the mortgage industry twice. Both times, the same things drew her back: helping people own homes, solving difficult problems, and guiding her clients through the important decisions tied to home, family, and their future.

clients can use. The goal is to find financing that fits the person’s individual life and goals. Sometimes, the most helpful answer Stefanie can give is “wait.” She will tell a prospective borrower when improving credit, reducing debt, or choosing a different path makes more sense, even if that means waiting to make an offer on a house. Clients continue calling her with questions about equity, refinancing, and future purchases. When Stefanie tells her clients they are friends for life, she means it.

She learned the foundation of that work growing up on a Wyoming ranch. Her parents taught her to show up no matter what, keep her word, and treat people properly. These lessons became especially important when Stefanie started working in mortgages, a field where one person’s financial documents are only part of a much larger life story. Children and veterans are especially important in the team’s community giving. Stefanie also contributes her time and Stefanie started her work in residential mortgages in 2009. talents through homebuyer education, financial literacy, and Over the years, she built a team centered on a service model training for local real estate professionals. Helping someone of communication, education, and relationships that continue prepare well before buying can completely change the course after closing. In August 2026, her team joined CrossCountry of a family’s eventual purchase. Mortgage. That move brought broader mortgage options and better flexibility for her clients, and Stefanie’s priority has re- Long-term, Stefanie’s goal is to build Wyoming’s most trusted mained distinctly local: serve Wyoming families exceptionally mortgage advisory business while keeping every interaction well. personal. For the team, ‘Welcome Home’ is not merely a closing-day message. It is a promise to remain in a client’s corner Offering the highest level of service means doing more than for the milestones that follow. cookie-cutter loans. Rural acreage, agricultural income, self-employment, veterans’ benefits, and unusual properties CrossCountry Mortgage can make Wyoming loans difficult to fit in a traditional box. 954 N Main St, Sheridan, WY 82801 Stefanie enjoys finding the best strategy inside that complex(307) 218-7739 ity and explaining the options and tradeoffs in language her www.BioBighorns.com | 2026-2027 | Bio Bighorns Magazine

WebPros Media Team

Publishing & Marketing Services

efore a Wyoming business appears in a reader’s mailbox as a polished magazine feature, a team has spent hours listening, asking questions, writing a story, taking photographs, and fitting every puzzle piece together. That largely unseen work is where WebPros Media finds its purpose. For the Wyoming-based company, publishing is not simply a matter of filling pages; it is an avenue to help neighbors understand the people behind the businesses woven into their communities. Through Small Business Wyoming, WebPros publishes media centered on the people, ideas, businesses, and experiences that shape the state. This media includes Bio magazine, a publication centered around the motto, “Where people make the story.” The WebPros team approaches a feature as more than just an advertisement. The finished story should reveal who built a business, what values guide it, what challenges shaped it, and why its work matters to the people nearby. Thoughtful writing, original photography, and unique design bring those stories to life in both print and digital media. That focus on highlighting businesses through publication has deep roots. WebPros founder Harvey Jackson grew up in Gillette and built an early career around art, design, and publishing. Before founding WebPros in 2007, his work included And More Publishing, which produced free monthly magazines for northeastern Wyoming. The experience connected visual storytelling with the realities of small-town business: owners often wear many hats, relationships matter, and a familiar face can carry much more meaning than a generic advertisement. That still holds true today, especially in the current time of constant AI ads. Today, WebPros has grown from a one-person operation into a team numbering over a dozen. Moving a business’ story from its first conversation into a local’s hands draws on writing, photography, design, and publishing experience. Each part the WebPros team completes serves to meet the bigger picture: showcasing the heart behind a local business. Publishing is a main character in this story, but it is also part of a larger creative operation. WebPros is a full-service marketing company, supporting businesses with website design, branding, social media, search visibility, digital advertising, email marketing, and more. WebPros believes that businesses need clear ways to explain who they are and meaningful opportunities to be remembered; their many services help clients do just that through whatever path(s) make the most sense. In Wyoming, communities may be separated by long stretches of highway, yet still depend on strong local relationships. A business story can introduce a reader to someone across town or even across the state, preserving the personality and ethos of a person that can easily be missed otherwise. WebPros proudly publishes magazines with this in mind, combining professional production with familiarity while showcasing small-town economies and the people who keep them moving. The company’s guiding phrase, “Your Brand Deserves Better,” points toward the mission behind the work. Better, in this case, means paying attention: to the owner’s voice, to the community the business dwells in, and to the details that make one Wyoming story different from another. For WebPros Media, every finished publication is an opportunity to make those tangible aspects visible.

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Advanced Cataract & LASIK Surgery in Sheridan

Expert surgical eye care, right here in Sheridan. Michael Walker, MD serves the entire Rocky Mountain West, performing cataract and LASIK surgery close to home. You can keep seeing the optometrist you trust while getting the world-class surgical expertise you deserve, all without leaving the community you love.

36 N Gould Street, Suite 201, Sheridan, WY

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