2026 Presidential Search
2026 Presidential Search
In February this year, Dr. Brad Tyndall announced he would be stepping down in January, 2027, from his tenure as President of Central Wyoming College. While leadership transitions can sometimes bring uncertainty, this early announcement has provided the Board of Trustees with the opportunity to conduct a thoughtful and deliberate search process. With time to assemble a search committee and engage the appropriate resources, the College is well-positioned to identify its next leader.
Dr. Tyndall has guided Central Wyoming College through both challenges and meaningful accomplishments. His leadership has supported the College’s continued commitment to student success, community engagement, and program development. This search represents an opportunity to build on that strong foundation and to select a president who will continue advancing Central Wyoming College as a vital educational and community resource for Wyoming.
Dear CWC Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Community Partners:
With the announcement of Dr. Brad Tyndall’s retirement, the Board of Trustees is beginning the process of selecting his successor with great care and deliberation. The search for a new President will focus on identifying an individual who not only embodies the values and aspirations of our communities but who is also capable of guiding our college through current challenges and emerging opportunities. More importantly, we seek a leader with the vision, skills, and leadership capacity necessary to confidently propel Central Wyoming College into the future.
We have developed a timeline that ensures opportunities for all employees, students, and community partners to share their perspectives on what qualities and priorities are needed in the next President. Additionally, we are committed to forming a Presidential Search Committee that reflects the diversity of both our college and the communities we serve. The process will include a pause during the summer, followed by the recruitment of applications beginning in August 2026. The Board of Trustees anticipates naming the successful candidate by November 2026. Throughout this process, we remain dedicated to maintaining transparency, inclusivity, and thoroughness in our approach.
We will continue to provide updates on the progress of the presidential search through our Presidential Search website: presidentialsearch.cwc.edu. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding the search process, you are welcome to contact our search consultant, Angela Provart, President of Pauly Group, Inc, at aprovart@paulygroup.com.
This is a pivotal moment in CWC’s history. We encourage everyone to participate in ways that are meaningful to them and to help us welcome the college’s new President in January 2027.
Sincerely,
Paula Hunker
Chair, Board of Trustees
Central Wyoming College
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February 20, 2026
At a special meeting today, the CWC Board of Trustees authorized a contract with the Pauly Group to “provide consultancy services to this Board on the search process for the position of President.”
Please direct any inquiries to:
Angela Provart, PhD., President
Pauly Group
Phone: 217-241-5400
Email: aprovart@paulygroup.com
February 18, 2026
CWC President Brad Tyndall announced that he will retire effective January 29, 2027. The CWC Board of Trustees accepted this notice at their meeting that evening.
Board Chair Paula Hunker said, “The board will immediately begin a yearlong, nationwide search for the college’s next president.”
| Last Name | First Name | Title | Group Representing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunker | Paula | CWC Board Chair and Search Committee Chair | CWC Board of Trustees |
| Crawford | Jesi | Former CWC student, owner Indie Darling Bookstore Lander | Lander (South Fremont County) |
| Dorothy | Jackie | Legends in the Making | Hot Springs County |
| Evans | Ben | Professor English | Liberal Arts and Social Science Division |
| Forbis | Tammy | Associate Professor of Business | Business & Industry Division |
| Cline | Cathy | Student Representative | Students |
| Gagen | Liz | Director, Wyoming Work Force Services (Cheyenne) | Workforce Development |
| Kail | Joanna | CEO | Wyoming PBS |
| Kershishnik | Kevin | IDEA Inc. | Riverton (North Fremont County) |
| Larsen | Lloyd | Wyoming House of Representatives, District 54 (Lander area) | Fremont County Legislature |
| Law | Alma | CWC Trustee | CWC Board of Trustees |
| Monteiro | Beth | Executive Director | CWC Foundation |
| Patterson | Kate | Professor of Mathematics | STEM Division |
| Primrose | Kathryn | Director – Lander and ASI Outreach | Staff |
| Schoening | Nicole | Counselor and Disabilities Coordinator and past CWC Board member | Professional Staff |
| Shakespeare | Leslie | Chief Implementation Officer, Wind River Development Fund | Wind River Indian Reservation |
| Taylor | Erin | Executive Director WACCT (Cheyenne) | Wyoming Association of Community College Trustees |
| Thoren | Bruce | Superintendent, FCSD #24 | Fremont County K12 |
| Underwood | Carlton | CWC Trustee | CWC Board of Trustees |
| Wallage | Krissy | Student Records Specialist | Classified Staff |
| Whitlock | Jessie | Instructor Equine Studies | Ag Division |
| Winder | Philip | Chair Jackson President’s Council | Teton County |
| Provart | Angela | President, The Pauly Group | Search Consultant – Not a member of the committee |
| Hartbank | Paula | CWC Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees | Committee Staff – Not a member of the committee |
| Wood | John | CWC Chief Information Officer | Committee Staff – Not a member of the committee |
From CWC Board of Trustees Chair Paula Hunker:
The Board highly values stakeholder input and encourages your participation in open forums to discuss the desired qualities and characteristics for the next President of CWC. To assist us in this critical information gathering, the Board has engaged the Pauly Group, Inc., a nationally recognized search firm specializing in community college executive searches.
We invite all college stakeholders (students, community members, staff) to participate in this important task, we want to hear from you!
Dr. Angela Provart, President of Pauly Group, will be leading stakeholder listening sessions and community forums throughout our service area.
Dr. Angela Provart will conduct the following sessions for CWC staff:
Wednesday, April 15
Thursday, April 16
Friday, April 17
Room numbers will be announced soon. All events are listed in the online CWC Planning Calendar.
In addition to staff sessions, Dr. Provart will conduct Community Input Sessions across CWC’s service area:
Wednesday, April 15
Thursday, April 16
Friday, April 17
2026 Spring Semester: Dr. Angela Provart, President of Pauly Group, will host listening sessions with internal and external constituency groups to learn about CWC and the characteristics needed in the next President.
February – August: Candidate recruitment by the Pauly Group.
August: Application Period Opens
September 14, 11:59 p.m.: Applications close
September 30-October 2: Presidential Screening Committee interviews semifinal candidates / Determines finalists
October 7-20: Final candidate in-person interviews take place in Riverton, Wyoming
By Early November: CWC Board of Trustees selects the successful candidate
January 2027: Selected candidate begins Presidency