WMC Leadership - Board of Directors

Wendy Hutchinson

Wendy Hutchinson is a rancher from Campbell County, Wyoming.  She has over 35 years of experience in industrial site development, environmental management, and external affairs.  She is the former Senior Vice President of External Affairs for Millennium Bulk Terminals, an operating bulk materials port on the Columbia River in Washington.  Prior to that, Wendy was the Regulatory Affairs Manager for Thunder Basin Coal Company in Wright, Wyoming.  Wendy oversaw permitting for several major expansions of the Black Thunder Mine that grew permitted capacity more than fivefold.   Her guidance resulted in the addition of 2 billion tons of mine coal reserves, while maintaining an exceptional compliance and reclamation record. 

Wendy was appointed by WY Governor Gordon to serve on the board of the Wyoming Energy Authority.  She is also on the board of the Women's Mining Coalition. Wendy served for 10 years as a governor's appointee to the Wyoming Environmental Quality Council.  In 2018 she was honored to be named one of the 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining.  She received her BS and MS degrees in civil engineering from The Ohio State University.