Supply Chain Training

Maria Jenks has served in various roles, leading supply chain, operations and finance functions at both large and small companies. Her corporate career included 25 years in the energy sector, as well as 10 years in the retail and banking industries. Prior to joining the University of Wyoming’s College of Business where she currently serves as an instructor, she was Vice President, Supply Chain for Evergy, a midwestern energy and electric company. Maria’s experience also includes construction projects, technology, supply chain and operational improvement projects, audit and risk management, strategy and mergers and acquisitions. She is currently working with Wyoming Manufacturing Works under a grant received from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium–sized manufacturers within Wyoming. Maria earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minor in Decision Science from Miami University in Ohio and her MBA from Rockhurst University. She and her husband, Charlie, reside in Laramie and enjoy volunteering with various community organizations.

Mike Hoyt is a local boy who graduated from high school in Lander. He got his Bachelor’s degree in Latin American Studies with a strong minor in Economics. He has always had a love for business, especially growth and continual improvement. He continued his studies with an MBA. He has worked in a variety of industries including retail, healthcare, oil and gas, manufacturing, and higher education from small startups to large Fortune 500 companies. He has a passion for helping companies succeed and loves to dig into the details. Mike enjoys and explores supply chain issues like inventory management, vendor partnerships, and navigating the difference between Just in time and Just in case strategies. His current position is the Director of the Bootstrap Collaborative at CWC, a grant funded partnership with the aim of helping businesses across Fremont County. Mike has a big family with 7 children and loves recreation in Wyoming.