Jay Lyon, President

Jay Lyon, Board President was appointed to the Board of Trustees in 2003. He is semi-retired and self-employed as a Government/Public Affairs Specialist. He received a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wyoming. Mr. Lyon has been dedicated to community service having been a member of the Wyoming State Board of Education, the Wyoming Community Foundation, Sweetwater County Solid Waste Board, the Sweetwater Transit Authority Board, and the Joint Powers Water Board. Additionally, he has been a member of the Southwest Wyoming Industrial Association for over 25 years. He is married and has three children.


Edward Shineberg, Vice-President

Edward Shineberg, Board Vice-President, is providing service to the Board of Trustees for the second time. Mr. Shineberg was a Board member from 1978-1987. He is a retired independent businessman having owned and managed the Rock Springs Laundry for over 35 years and the B & B Pawnshop for 22 years. He achieved an Associates Degree from Southwestern University of Georgetown, TX, and complete an additional two years at UCLA. He majored in History, English, and Geography. Along with his contributions to the hospital, he is a 50-year member of the Rock Springs Rotary Club. And, he is a past Exalted Rules of the B.P.O.E. Elks 624 and currently, serves as its Office Manager. He is married and had four children; two boys and two girls. The two boys are deceased.


Matt Hamblin, Treasurer

Matt Hamblin, Treasurer of the Board of Trustees has served for four years. He is a mechanic at FMC Corporation. He has attended Western Wyoming Community College for maintenance courses and welding. He is married to Julie and has two sons, Garth and Ty. He has been a volunteer for youth sports and enjoys camping, fishing, his grandchildren and family. When asked about his leadership philosophy, Mr. Hamblin says that he listens to people who do the work and utilize the hospital's facilities. He says, “Treat everyone as you expect to be treated in return. Listen to feedback from all involved, not just those at the top.”


Louise Ryckman, Secretary

Louise Ryckman , Board Secretary, is a former State Representative from Sweetwater County and presently teaches third grade in Sweetwater County School District #1. She received a B.A. Degree from the University of Illinois and a Masters of Education from Lesley University . Along with her service to the Wyoming House of Representatives, Ms. Ryckman has been involved in many community activities including service to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She has served on the Sweetwater County School District #2 Board of Trustees and on the Sweetwater County Museum Board. She is a member of the Green River Kiwanis. With her husband, Jere, she has three children and one grandchild.


Larry Caller

Larry Caller has served on the Board of Trustees for over eight years with three of the years serving as President of the Board. He is an independent businessman who received a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering. For over 25 years, he has been active in local politics and is a former State Senator and Sweetwater County Commissioner. He is married to Jane and has a daughter, Tracie, who is presently in medical school. Mr. Caller’s goal for the hospital would be to add physicians and services that are not presently available including a cardiac unit, hematologist and 24-hour epidurals.

Wally Johnson
Wally Johnson, is the liaison from the Sweetwater County Commission. He began his service on the Board of Trustees in January of 2005. He received a B.S. degree from Utah State University and, prior to his retirement, served as a Human Resources Director for Interwest Mining Company, a Director of Maintenance for Bridger Coal Company, and a Superintendent of Industrial Engineering and Employee Relations for U.S. Steel in Lander. He is married and has a daughter and son. He enjoys hunting and fishing and being active in the community. He is a past member of the Joint Powers Water Board.