Oyster Ridge BOCES Board of Trustees
Our Oyster Ridge BOCES Board of Trustees consists of four LCDS #1 Board of Trustees and one Board of Trustees from Western Wyoming Communtiy College. All these Board Members are community members who work together to ensure that the students in our schools receive the best education possible. The board meets together regularly to make decisions regarding BOCES policies, budget allocations, and educational goals.
Board Meetings
We invite the public to attend our regular board meetings, which take place in the district boardroom at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise noted). Our board meetings are open to the public. Please join us at the district office:
11 Adaville Dr.
Diamondville, WY 83116
Meet Our Board of Trustees
Aarika Walker
Chairman
Aarika Walker was born and raised in Kemmerer, WY. She graduated from Kemmerer High School and went on to cheer at the University of Wyoming, where she also graduated with a bachelor's degree in Child Development. Aarika works as a Deputy Clerk in the Lincoln County District Court Office. In her spare time she enjoys spending time in the mountains, traveling, and attending Cowboy Football Games with her boys in the fall. GO POKES!!
Kristi Dearden
Vice-Chair
Kristi Dearden is a Kemmerer native and mother of 6. She owns and operates an in home daycare, which she loves. She is passionate about helping others and is always looking at ways she can make the world a better place.
Brad Grandy
Clerk
Brad Grandy has lived in Kemmerer for the past ten years working at his practice Diamond G Dental. Brad and his wife Catherin have four kids. Brad enjoys spending time with his family in the mountains and on his boat fishing on the gorge and fontanelle. He grew up in Cokeville and has loved being able to come back and live in Southwest Wyoming. Brad is a product of the education system and understands its importance to our community and state and looks forward to serving the community.
Bob Peternal
Treasurer
Bob is a Kemmerer Native. He graduated of Kemmerer High School and the University of Wyoming. He is retired from PacifiCorp and currently serves on The Lincoln Conservation District, The Coalition of Local Governments, and The Senior Citizens Board. Bob is a 3rd generation cattle rancher. He and his wife, Shirley, have two children.
Jim Jessen
Western Wyoming Community College Trustee
Jim Jessen has been a resident of Southwest Wyoming for 30 years, living in Rock Springs and working in Green River. Jim is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and has been employed with A. Pleasant Construction for 26 years. He and his wife Debbie have two beautiful daughters and five wonderful grandchildren.