Tanya moved to Wyoming at the age of 2 and considers herself a native of the state. She grew up in Southwestern Wyoming before relocating to the Casper area in 2002. Tanya spent 10 years as a stay-at-home mom before embarking on a 7-year career in Community Relations within the Oil and Gas industry. With both her parents working in a coal mine, Tanya has a strong passion for the energy industry and a commitment to supporting her local community. She is a graduate of Leadership Casper and Leadership Wyoming and has been actively involved in volunteering and holding various board positions throughout the state. Tanya is a dedicated mother to her three children, who are also actively engaged in the community, and describe her as honest, kind, and someone who lives by the golden rule.