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MEET OUR TEAM

Renny MacKay
President

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Renny has a passion for Wyoming and knowledge that growing businesses is what makes the state and its communities more resilient. He is focused on serving the Alliance’s members and helping to build the strongest network of businesses possible. He’s honored to work for a board which represents Wyoming’s key employers and leading taxpayers.

Prior to joining the talented team at the Wyoming Business Alliance, Renny was Governor Mark Gordon’s Policy Director for nearly 5 years. He also worked for Governor Gordon’s 2008 Congressional campaign. The experience in the Governor’s Office allowed him to strengthen and cultivate relationships with legislators, cabinet members, stakeholders, industries, small businesses, and the Congressional Delegation and their staff.

Renny also has communications and journalism experience working for Governor Matt Mead as Communications Director, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Wyoming Public Radio.

He is an alum of the University of Missouri Journalism School. He and his wife have two amazing children and enjoy skiing, camping and finding new Wyoming restaurants.

Call Renny: 307.263.4703

Michele Haagenson
Business Office Manager

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Michele is a 3rd generation Wyoming native who was born and raised in Casper and relocated to Cheyenne in 2005.  She brings 20 years of C-suite level operations and administrative experience in the public and private sectors to the Wyoming Business Alliance. Michele attended the University of Phoenix as a Second Chance Scholarship winner and attained a B.S.  Information Technology with a focus on Networking and Telecommunications in 2012 while working as the Executive Assistant to the Spacecraft Operations group at EchoStar Satellite Services. During her employment with the State of Wyoming, she transitioned from her role as Executive Assistant to the Director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources to Social Media Coordinator for the agency.

In her free time, Michele enjoys photography, hiking and outdoor recreation, and spending time with her grandchildren. 

Michele looks forward to helping further the goals of the Wyoming Business Alliance for the benefit of the people of Wyoming.



Call Michele: 307.263.4701

Chris Mickey
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Advocacy

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Chris serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy for the Wyoming Business Alliance, bringing with him well over a decade of experience in government communications, public relations, and marketing.

 

After spending most of his childhood in Cheyenne, he graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.S. in Political Science. After college, he went where all Political Science graduates dream of going - Washington DC, where he worked as the Press Assistant for Senator John Barrasso. He then returned to Wyoming where he worked as the Media and Public Relations Manager for the Wyoming Office of Tourism and then as the Communications Director for Wyoming Governor Matt Mead.

 

He recently worked as the Marketing Lead for Wyoming's largest credit union, Blue Federal Credit Union. Chris is a graduate of the Leadership Cheyenne Class of 2016 and a graduate of the Leadership Wyoming Class of 2022.

 

Chris is an avid photographer and traveler and loves to spend time with his two Great Danes, Ares and Jupiter. He enjoys just about any activity that will allow him to get outdoors, explore, and meet new people. 



Call Chris: 307.263.4702

Shalom Brickey
Communications Coordinator

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Shalom Brickey is a Wyoming native who grew up in Casper and was highly involved in political discourse and forensics. Shalom comes to us with a strong background in communications and customer relations. She specializes in graphic design and marketing.

 

Before serving the Wyoming Business Alliance, she served as Director of Member Services for the Associated General Contractors of Wyoming, where she was recognized for her expertise in social media management. Prior to working with the AGC, Shalom served the Workforce Development Council in communications and administration.

 

Shalom, her wonderful husband Zach, and their 3 children can often be found spending time somewhere outdoors hiking, camping, or snowboarding.

Shalom joined the team in 2023 and is eager to apply her creative skills as the Communications Coordinator for the Wyoming Business Alliance.



Call Shalom: 307.263.4704

 Wyoming Business Alliance
Mailing address:

PO Box 3197
Cheyenne, WY 82003

Physical address:
516 Randall Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82001

Phone number:
307.263.4700

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