WY Governor Mark Gordon
Timeline of Governor Mark Gordon Actions on Nuclear Activity in Wyoming:
| Aug 5, 2025 Letter to NRC to Amend WY AgreementCorresponding WY DEQ SMURP Program |
| Jul 15, 2025 Let’s Talk Wyoming Podcast: Episode 27: Balancing Budgets and Battling Misinformation: Governor Gordon In this conversation, Governor Mark Gordon discusses the challenges in the upcoming Budget Session and in education, the influence of out-of-state money in politics, and the evolving political dynamics within the state. He emphasizes the importance of addressing misinformation regarding education and the need for responsible budgeting in collaboration with the Freedom Caucus. The discussion also covers Wyoming’s energy landscape, highlighting the significance of coal and the potential of nuclear innovations. Finally, Governor Gordon advocates for federalism and the rights of states to govern themselves effectively. |
| Jul 9, 2025 Podcast: The Future of Wyoming’s Energy Industries Governor Mark Gordon invites three guests with expertise in the energy industry for a discussion about the future of Wyoming’s “core” industries. |
| Jul 8, 2025 Governor: In Wyoming, Sky’s the Limit for Oil, Gas, Nuclear (https://www.hartenergy.com/exclusives/governor-wyoming-skys-limit-oil-gas-nuclear-213480) |
| Apr 29, 2025
Governor Gordon Press Release on MOU Tri-State Agreement |
| Apr 29, 2025
State of Wyoming signs Tri-State Energy MOU with Utah and Idaho ‘The West will lead’: Utah, Idaho, Wyoming team up on nuclear energy development … “The West will lead the next chapter of energy abundance and American prosperity,” Cox said in a statement announcing the alliance. “Today, we brought together industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to chart the course for nuclear energy. Our new compact strengthens our shared commitment to aggressively pursue more affordable, reliable energy across state lines.” …Through the MOU, state leaders say Utah and the Idaho National Laboratory will work together to:
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| Apr 16, 2025
Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday received Governor of Wyoming Mark Gordon The meeting, attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, addressed the strategic partnership between Jordan and the United States, as well as ways to enhance economic cooperation with the State of Wyoming. …His Majesty previously met with Governor Gordon and other governors in Salt Lake City, Utah in July 2024 to discuss ways to strengthen economic cooperation between Jordan and the US in various fields. |
| Fall 2024 Western Wyoming Community College [Rock Springs] Awarded $1.9 Million to Launch Nuclear Technology Program Amid Wyoming’s Nuclear Energy GrowthWestern Wyoming Community College (Western) is excited to announce the award of $1.9 million from Governor Mark Gordon’s Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) to establish a groundbreaking Nuclear Technology Program. As Wyoming—long known as the “Energy State”—embraces the rapidly expanding nuclear energy sector, Western’s program will be the first of its kind in Wyoming, offering both a certificate and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Nuclear Technology… (https://www.westernwyoming.edu/about/media/press-releases/western-awarded-nuclear-technology-wip-funding.php) |
| May 29, 2024
From Virginia To Alaska, Gov. Mark Gordon Touts Wyoming’s Nuclear Revolution Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has been going national this month pushing Wyoming’s desire to be ground zero for America’s next nuclear revolution, from Virginia to Alaska. Just over two weeks ago, Gordon jetted off to southwestern Virginia to see firsthand the corporate headquarters of BWX Technologies Inc. and discuss the company’s collaboration with the Cowboy State on its nuclear microreactor system work. The May 15 visit was not advertised in advance, possibly meant as a low-key effort to not bring attention to it back home, where the state’s facing existential threats from the federal government on its once thriving thermal coal industry in the Powder River Basin. (https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/05/29/gov-gordon-jets-to-virginia-alaska-to-tout-wyomings-nuclear-revolution/) |
| May 8, 2023 Press Release: Wyoming Governor Gordon Highlights State’s Energy Leadership From Coal to Nuclear and Carbon Capture (https://governor.wyo.gov/news-releases/wyoming-governor-gordon-highlights-state-s-energy-leadership-from-coal-to-nuclear-and-carbon-capture) |
| May 24, 2022 Frontier Initiative MOU signed between the State of Wyoming and Idaho National Laboratory…In Wyoming, the initiative is working with state officials and University of Wyoming under a memorandum of understanding signed on May 4, where the lab and state agreed to collaborate on nuclear technologies, business and innovation. That collaboration resulted in the development of Wyoming Energy Authority’s advanced nuclear strategic plan. INL, through the Frontiers Initiative, continues to be engaged with Wyoming’s top industry leaders to establish market-leading positions utilizing advanced nuclear technologies… (https://inl.gov/feature-story/louisiana-looks-to-idaho-national-laboratory-for-a-nuclear-strategy/) |
| Jun 2, 2021 Gordon announces Wyoming selected for ‘new advanced nuclear power plant’…Gordon said that the state had been selected for the plant by the U.S. Department of Energy, TerraPower and Rocky Mountain Power for the new plant.“Today’s announcement really truly is game-changing and monumental for Wyoming,” Gordon said before making the announcement. “Wyoming has been selected for the site of the construction of an advanced nuclear power plant.”…(https://capcity.news/latest-news/2021/06/02/36641/) |
| 2020 Gordon signs nuclear legislationHEA59-HB0131 Nuclear power generation and storage-amendments. |
MARK GORDON HISTORY – JOBS, BUSINESS INTERESTS, MEMBERSHIPS
Education: BA, History, Middlebury College, 1979; graduated from St. Paul’s School, an Episcopalian boarding school in Concord, New Hampshire (Source);
Birth Year: 1957
Current Business Interests: Partner of 48 Ranch Partnership; Member of Gordon Ranch LLC; Secretary of Merlin Ranch, Inc; Member of Buffalo Theater LLC (Buffalo);
Current Memberships: Member –Volunteers of America Northern Rockies, Member – Ucross Foundation,
Member – Willow Park Reservoir Company [Nonprofit]; Holistic Resource Management, 1983-present,
Previous Experience, Business Interests and Memberships: Treasurer, State of Wyoming, 2012-2019 (appointed by Governor Matt Mead on October 26, 2012, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Joseph B. Meyer); Federal Reserve Bank board in Kansas City, 2009 – 2013 (Source);
From Votesmart: Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 2008; Former Advisory Board, Sheridan Research and Extension Center, University of Wyoming College of Agriculture; Former Business Owner, On Safari, Limited, Abercrombie and Kent; Former Business Owner, The Trading Company; Director of Conservation/Stewardship, Apache Corporation, 2006-2007; Chair, Wyoming Environmental Quality Council, 2003-2007; Member, Wyoming Environmental Quality Council, 2003-2007; Partner, The Book Shop, 1997-2006; Member, Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, present; Member, Elks Club, present; Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), present; Member, Rotary Club, present; Member, Woolgrowers, present; Member, Wyoming Stock Growers, present; Former Board Member, Harold Jarrard Park; Former Board Member, Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center; Former Board Member, Powder River Conservation District; Former Vice-Chair, Tax Committee, Wyoming Stock Growers Association; Trustee, The Nature Conservancy, Wyoming Chapter; Former Board Member, Wyoming Humanities Council; Member, Advisory Board, Wyoming Nature Conservancy Big Horns Program, 2007-2012; Member, K-12 School Board, Johnson County District 1, 2010-2012; Member, The Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust Board, 2011-2012; Ucross Foundation Trustee; Former Ranch Manager of Ucross Ranch (20,000 acres); Former Treasurer of Sierra Club; Former Board Member of High Country News;
Awards: Excellence in Range Stewardship Award, Wyoming Section Society for Range Management, 2009, (Votesmart);
He has earned recognition three years running for his leadership and expertise. The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute named him one of the “Top 100 Most Significant and Impactful Asset Owners and Public Executives.” In 2016, under Gordon’s leadership, Wyoming’s portfolio was ranked 3rd in the world for transparency by the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Gordon helped craft an amendment to Wyoming’s Constitution which would allow the Legislature to designate certain funds of the State to be invested in stocks as well as bonds. The amendment passed in 2016. (Source);