Senior Administration (President's Cabinet)

Debbie Baker

Vice President of Administrative Services

Office: 3011

Phone: 307-382-1611

Email: dbaker@westernwyoming.edu

Debbie Baker joined Western in 2011 and has provided strategic leadership across the institution's finance and administrative functions. She served as Associate Vice President of Finance until the fall of 2025, when she assumed the role of Vice President of Administrative Services. Debbie earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Colorado. In addition to her MBA, she is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) since April of 2001 and a CPA in Wyoming since 2011. Debbie was a audit manager at Forvis CPA firm for nine years where she focused on Governmental and NFP clients, with several higher education institutions. She continued her career as the Assistant CFO of RSNB Bankcorp in Rock Springs, Wyoming before coming to the College. In addition to her career, Debbie has served: on the Board of the Wyoming Community Foundation for Rock Springs, the Board of Theater Works, the Allocations Committee for Pikes Peak United Way and as a volunteer for food distribution and in a youth homeless center among others.

Beth Gard

Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs

Office: 1351

Phone: 307-382-1658

Email: bgard@westernwyoming.edu

Beth Gard is the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and has been at Western since 2013. She has a strong background in academic and administrative roles. She previously served as the Chair of the School of Business and Computer Technology, where she spearheaded innovative initiatives that led to the introduction of Western's first Bachelor's degree program and the development of stackable information technology certificates. Beth holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and an MBA. Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys time with her husband and three sons. You will find her cheering from the sidelines at football and basketball games. As a family, they enjoy golf, skiing, hiking and boating.

Megan Neal

Assoc. Vice President of Human Resources

Office: 3034

Phone: 307-382-1832

Email: mneal@westernwyoming.edu

Megan Neal serves as the Associate Vice President for Human Resources at Western. She comes to the college with over thirteen years of prior experience in the human resources field. Megan is passionate about meeting people where they are, and helping them to grow. Ms. Neal studied at Dakota Wesleyan University where she received a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and a Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Higher Education Policy and Administration. At home, Megan enjoys time with her three children, two cats, and a dog.

Mark Rembacz

Interim Vice President of Student Affairs/Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness

Office: 3050A

Phone: 307-382-1899

Email: mrembacz@westernwyoming.edu

Mark Rembacz is the Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and has been at Western since 2000. He manages an office that is responsible for institution wide data collection, state & Federal reporting, assessment of student learning, program review and project management. He also serves as the college’s Accreditation Liaison Officer. Prior to his current position Mark has served in variety of roles at Western, including, Advising, Career Service and Retention & Completion. He has also taught a wide range of courses as an adjunct faculty. Mark has a Master’s Degree in Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in History. When he is not working, he enjoys anything outdoors, but is particularly passionate about fly-fishing.