(Riverton, WY) – At the February 18 Central Wyoming College Board of Trustees meeting, held in the Hirschfield Meeting Room of the Central Wyoming College Intertribal Center, it was officially announced that CWC President Dr. Brad Tyndall is retiring from the position, effective January 29, 2027.
During the New Business and Personnel portion of the agenda, Board Chair Paula Hunker made the announcement and stated that CWC experienced “a remarkable chapter” under his tenure.
“Thank you for your vision, your steady guidance, and your long-term commitment; you leave a legacy at this college,” Chair Hunker stated. “During your tenure, you helped, just to name a few, leading the development of CWC Wind River, the Ag and Equine Complex, the expansion of bachelor’s programs, and the Alpine Science Center…”
“You also strengthened CWC partnership with the foundation and with Wyoming PBS, an extraordinary legacy,” Chair Hunker continued. “You have every reason to be proud. A job well done.
Chair Hunker then explained that the board will immediately begin a year-long nationwide search for the college’s next president.
“We’ve discussed a succession plan for this moment and we are prepared. With Brad remaining in this role until late January next year, we have the time to conduct a thoughtful and comprehensive national search, one that reflects the needs of our students, our employees, and the communities we serve.”
“The board is committed to an open and inclusive process and we will seek input from stakeholders across the college and our communities,” Chair Hunker continued, and explained that “consistent with the terms of (Dr. Tyndall’s) contract, there will be no payout for the unfinished years on his agreement.”
“…While this chapter is coming to a close, the impact of your leadership will continue in the students whose lives you’ve shaped, in the programs you’ve built, and in the strong future you’ve helped set in motion for CWC.”
CWC Trustees then shared accolades and memorable stories of their time working alongside Dr. Tyndall.
“I am proud of what we have accomplished together, from monitoring tribal partners to launching bachelor’s degrees and workforce line programs to serve Wyoming’s future,” Dr. Tyndall shared, adding that he was fighting back tears. Dr. Tyndall thanked his cabinet, his co-workers, the board, and his family before adding that he would share more “thank you’s” in the coming days, along with further press releases.
Originally from Littleton, CO, Dr. Tyndall has served as the CWC President since 2016, where he has been a staunch proponent of agricultural education and resources for the college and Riverton/Fremont County communities.
According to his CWC bio, Dr. Tyndall has worked for community colleges for over 25 years, spanning Colorado, New Mexico, and Missouri, before settling in Wyoming for the past decade.
He has a Ph.D. in Economics and a master’s degree in Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics from Colorado State University, as well as a B.S. in Science Journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park. Additionally, he worked for 5 years in eastern Africa and the Middle East for the US Agency for International Development, Peace Corps, and CARE International, and was also a Fulbright Fellow in economic development for a World Bank affiliate in Kenya.
Dr. Tyndall has three children with his wife, Audrey: Sophia, Tedla, and Jalon.