Wyoming State USBC Association Board of Directors
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President
Mike Hartman
2024-2027
Mike is a dedicated leader and passionate advocate for the sport of bowling in Wyoming. A member of the Cheyenne Bowling Association since 1984, Mike has spent decades promoting the game and supporting bowlers across the state.
He is the current President of Wyoming USBC Bowling Association and has previously served as President of both the Wyoming Men's Bowling Association and the Cheyenne Bowling Association. Mike has been a proud member of the Men's State Bowling Association and Wyoming USBC since 1993.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions and achievements, Mike is honored to be a member of both the State and Local Hall of Fame.
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Director
Don Wright
2022-2025
Don has served on the USBC State Board since 2016 and he has assisted with the special events and scholarship committees. He has also been a director for the Casper Men's Bowling Association since 2004. Don strives to learn all he can about the sport, especially in the pro shop area where he loves to assist others to become the best bowler that they can be. He continues to serve the sport because bowling is awesome! He wants to help the sport and the bowlers as best as he can for positive competition. Don is an avid and dedicated bowler that also enjoys people and it feels that it is both a privilege and a responsibility to give back as much as he can to the sport he loves.
Travel League
Lori Kruppa
2024-2027
Lori has a passion the help improve and help the association grow on the State and local level. She has served on the BOD since 2019. She took over as the State Travel Director in 2017. She serves on her local association board also. Lori has also been a league secretary and looks forward to bringing the knowledge to the State board.
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Director
James Cole
2023-2026
James has served on the Board of Directors for several years. He has been actively involved with multiple committees and brings tremendous energy and drive to his work. James is dedicated to promoting, growing, and expanding our great game to the best of his ability. He has made a strong impact at the local level, helping recruit new bowlers and encouraging them to join leagues and experience the excitement of league and tournament play. As an avid and competitive bowler himself, James enjoys traveling to other centers and competing at all levels. He also loves coaching bowlers of all age and skill levels, always striving to help them improve so they feel confident, have fun, and keep coming back to the lanes. James runs two successful tournaments in Lander that attract bowlers from around the state. In addition, he volunteers for Wyoming Junior Bowlers Tour, where he is passionate about inspiring young bowlers- including his own son- to develop a lifelong love for the sport.
Director
Tammy Followell
2023-2026
Tammy has served on the State USBC board since its inception in 2013. Tammy also spent 20+ years serving on the WWBA BOD. She has spent 24+ years on the local board in Cheyenne and was President of the Cheyenne WBA for eight years. She has held every office at the local level at one point or another over the years. Tammy is active with the State board and has served on several committees during her tenure. She enjoys having the opportunity to help serve the bowling community through her efforts and loves watching the sport grow and prosper. She began bowling at the age of 12, and is noted to be a "super" volunteer for just about anything concerning bowling. Tammy is also a member of the Wyoming State Hall of Fame and is an avid bowler that can be counted on to participate at all levels, including over 26 years of participation in National Women's Championship Tournament.
Director
Kristie Loftus
2024-2027
Kristie has been an avid bowler since the age of 21, actively participating in a variety of leagues over the years. She has achieved notable milestones in her bowling career, including one perfect 300 game and numerous 700 series. Kristie has competed in multiple tournaments across the state, showcasing her dedication and competitive spirit.
Beyond her personal accomplishments on the lanes, Kristie has played a significant role in supporting and growing the sport. She has served on the Casper USBC Board and as Youth Director for almost 10 years, and the past 3 years she has been the Youth Tournament Director.
A passionate advocate for youth bowling, Kristie has proudly guided her own children through the youth program and looks forward to watching them continue to grow and succeed in the sport as adults.
Director
John Noland
Mid Term Vacancy -2025
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Youth Coordinator
Kaila Horst
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Vice President
Dave Herrington
2022-2025
Dave has served on the USBC State BOD since its inception in 2013 and was a member of the Men's State BOD for 7 years prior the the State merger. He serves on several committees and is a member of the Wyoming State Bowling Hall of Fame. He has served on the Cheyenne BOD for 25 years, service as president since 2009. He was heavily involved with the Cheyenne Association merger and assists with all local city championships as needed. He also assists as needed with other tournaments around the State. He is willing to take the extra time to research any issues that arise in order to make sure the correct information is shared with everyone, and he works tirelessly to promote the sport in any way possible.
Director
Mike Divis
2022-2025
Mike has served on the State USBC board since its inception in 2013. He is currently serving on the tournament, Hall of Fame, and budget/finance committees. He also chaired the tournament committee during the formative years of our merger. Mike served on the State YABA board prior to the merger, and served on the tournament and scholarship committees. He is also on the Gillette USBC BOD. He has been serving the bowlers of Wyoming on State boards for over 30 years. Mike is also a member of the Wyoming State Hall of Fame and was named the BPAA Proprietor of the Year for 2020. He strives to tirelessly serve the bowlers of Wyoming in many ways.
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Director
Amy Hansen
2024-2027
Amy started bowling when she was 19 and loved the sport, however her center closed so she took a few years off until she moved to Wyoming. She started to help with the youth program in 2019 and loved every second of it. In 2020 she ran for the State board and got a position. She runs the Star Valley youth league, is tournament director and also helps with whatever needs to be done for the association. Nothing brings her more joy than watching young athletes. She has a passion for the sport of bowling.
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Director
Robbie Wilson
2024-2027
Robbie has served as a director on both the Rock Springs and Green River Bowling Association boards for 2 years. He has been active in getting a youth league in Green River started, as well as taking on starting a new travel league area, which hasn't been in Southwest Wyoming since 2006. He became a USBC Bronze Level coach in 2023 and looks forward to pursuing a Silver level soon. Robbie is also the Tournament Director of the Sweetwater Eliminator, a great tournament that takes place every June at Pla More Lanes and continues to see growth every year. He looks forward to learning from both past and current State Board members, as well as providing the knowledge he has to continue making bowling a great thing in the state for years to come.
Director
Daniel Barnes
2023-2026
Daniel is dedicated to growing the sport of bowling by actively recruiting new bowlers and supporting local leagues and tournaments. He currently serves as President of a Tuesday Mixed League and has contributed his time and expertise to several committees for his local Lander USBC association. In addition to helping with local tournaments in Lander, Daniel enjoys traveling to compete and expand his knowledge of the game. His background in finance is a valuable asset to the committees and the board, ensuring sound decision-making and responsible stewardship of resources.
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Director
Eric Krause
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Mid Term Vacancy -2025
Eric grew up in the heart of Wyoming bowling - his family's center, Silver Spur Lanes in Lander - and has been passionate about the sport since before he could even walk. He's been active in league play his entire life, progressing from youth leagues into adult competition and tournaments. Eric enjoys traveling to events with his closest bowling family and friends, and loves meeting new faces along the way. He has previously served multiple terms on the Wyoming State USBC Board and currently serves as a Director on the Lander USBC Association Board, where al also chairs the Marketing Committee. Eric is involved in all aspects of the sport - from behind-the-scenes organizing and event promotion to competing on the lanes himself. He's committed to growing bowling across Wyoming and creating a fun, welcoming community for all who love the game.
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