Commissioner Meetings

Commissioners' Responsibilities

The Board of Hot Springs County Commissioners consists of three members with staggered terms of four years. Individual Commissioners do not have the power to act independently, all official actions are taken by majority or unanimous vote in a public meeting. Commissioners are responsible for appointing department heads of the offices they oversee, which are departments that are not under the authority of other elected officials. Departments that the Commissioners oversee are: Airport, Road and Bridge, County Building Maintenance, Public Health, Emergency Management Services, Youth Alternative Services, and County Planner. The Commissioners also appoint members to a variety of boards and commissions such as: Big Horn Basin Nature and Discovery Center, Fairboard, Land Use Planning Board, Library Board, Museum Board, Natural Resources Planning Committee, Predatory Animal Control Board, and Weed and Pest Board. Commissioners may also serve on other Boards that are of high importance to the County.

Other responsibilities of the County Commissioners include: adopting the annual County budget, levying taxes, approving all county contracts and agreements, approving grant applications and agreements, adopting policies, and meeting regularly in open public forums.

You may contact the Commissioners via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or individually at their emails listed below. Per Wyoming Statute section 18-3-516 (f), County information can be obtained at the County website or by requesting a Public Records form from the County Clerk’s office. 

Tom Ryan

Chairman

Mr. Ryan began his first term as a Commissioner on January 5, 2015. He is a co-owner of Ryan Brothers Trucking. Mr. Ryan's long-time service on the County School Board earned him a spot in the State School Board Hall of Fame in 2014.

Work Phone: 307-864-8040
Cell Phone: 307-921-1212
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Phillip Scheel

Vice-Chairman

Phillip Scheel was elected to his first term as Commissioner in 2016. Mr. Scheel is the co-owner of Tumbleweed Propane and an active member of several community groups.

Work Phone: 307-864-8040
Cell phone: 307-460-0347
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Paul Galovich

Commissioner

Paul Galovich Info coming soon. 

Work Phone: 307-864-8040
Cell phone: 307-921-1317
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Connie Guntly

Administrative Assistant to the Commissioners

As the Administrative Assistant to the Board of County Commissioners, Connie serves as the liaison to the County Clerk and to all Department Supervisors that report to the County Commissioners. With eleven years of previous County Government experience, Connie is prepared to assist with any County project necessary. Connie prepares the Agendas and Minutes for regular and special Commissioners meetings, as well as maintains the records from the meetings. If you have any questions about the Commissioners meetings or other Board related items or wish to get on the Agenda please email Connie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., she will be happy to assist you.

Work phone: 307-864-8040

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