Cam Wright

Cam Wright served in the U.S. Air Force from 1980 to 2003. He earned a bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1983, a graduate degree from Purdue University in 1988, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996. His career experience includes working as an electrical engineer.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Education: BS, MS, PhD electrical engineering, licensed Professional Engineer in Wyoming

Experience:

30 years military service

23 years teaching as an engineering faculty member at the University of Wyoming, including 6 years as Dean of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Recently retired as a full Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Skills: More than four decades of real-world leadership experience for both small and large organizations, managing people (as many as 300+ people), budgets (as much as $758 million), and efficiently achieving goals and objectives while balancing available resources.

I’m able to objectively listen to multiple viewpoints, give fair consideration to all, and arrive at a reasonable decision or opinion on whatever issues are presented. My leadership training and experience have given me the ability to keep my ego and personal views out of decisions, to focus on what’s best for the organization, avoid micromanaging, and trust competent people to do their jobs.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I will be available, accessible, and accountable to the people of House District 46, and to the people of the state of Wyoming.I am a lifelong conservative Republican who has spent my life in service: to my country, to education, and to Wyoming’s future.I am running to bring steady, experienced leadership focused on what matters most: strong communities, a growing economy, and protecting the Wyoming way of life.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education and workforce training, the Wyoming economy and our core industries, protecting Wyoming values and our public lands.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The Petroleum Association of Wyoming, the Wyoming Mining Association, Wyoming Business Alliance, Gene Humphrey, Rita Meyer,... see website for more.