STAFF
Candace Whitlock, Community Development Director
Candace is a native of Wyoming. She graduated from Star Valley High School and then went on to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a minor in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Wyoming. She and her family moved to Washakie County ten years ago and is proud to call Worland her home. She works with youth in many capacities from coaching to working with youth from her church. Before being hired as CEO for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Wyoming, Candace served an AmeriCorps term with BBBS and as program director for Big Horn, Washakie and Hot Springs Counties.
Outside of her involvement in the community, Candace and her husband, Duane have four amazing children ranging from 15 to 4 years old. Candace loves to spend time her family in the mountains, on the lake, skiing, hiking, biking, golfing, and enjoying all that the outdoors of Wyoming has to offer.
cwhitlock@bbbsnwwy.com
800-294-9700 x106
PO Box 1757
1313 Big Horn Avenue
Worland, Wyoming 82401
Gary Sutherland, Chief Financial Officer
Gary joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Wyoming as Chief Financial Officer in 2010. Prior to this role, Gary was the Accounting Manager for Admiral Beverage Corporation for 30 years. Gary holds a B.S. in Commerce, with an Education Certification.
Gary is extremely active in Worland by volunteering with the following organizations; Worland United Methodist Church, Pepsi Wyoming State BBQ & Bluegrass Festival, Katrina Recovery Mission, community choir, Christmas Basket Program, being a Big Brother, Green Hills Golf Course. Gary is married to his amazing wife Laura. They enjoy golfing, fishing and visiting their grandchildren.
307-754-3338 x 102
PO Box 1757
1313 Big Horn Avenue
Worland, Wyoming 82401
Kara Hancock, Program Director (Fremont County)
Kara joined Big Brothers Big Sisters in August of 2018. She was born and raised in Wyoming, and received her Bachelors in Elementary Education from the University of Wyoming. Kara and her husband both feel passionate about making Fremont County a better place and believe that starts with the youth.
Kara loves to spend time on the stage as a part of the Enchanted Entertainers of the Riverton Branch Library. She is easily recognized by the children in Riverton for her many entertaining roles such as dogs, monsters, and other story book characters. Kara has used her skill to encourage all children to STAND UP in her Drama Club.
Kara spends her free time with her amazing husband and children perusing one new adventure or another. You will find her at ball fields, dance recitals, or the pool.
khancock@bbbsnwwy.com
(307) 754-3338 x 107
Fremont County
PO Box 304
Riverton, WY 82501
https://www.facebook.com/BBBSNWWYFremont/?fref=ts#
Sarah Schrickling, Program Director (Park County)
Sarah was born and raised in Billings, MT. Graduating from Skyview High School and MSU-Billings with a BA in Psychology. Coming from a long family history of nurses, Sarah deviated and went into the mental health field. Her mom, a professor of public health nursing, would take Sarah with her, to the clinics she held at the homeless shelter. Thus leading to Sarah's devotion to vulnerable populations.
Sarah began working for the Mental Health Center in Billings while still in college and stayed there for 14 years. She is forever grateful for everything learned while there. After meeting her husband Jake, Sarah moved to Cody for a year, before they bought a home in Powell, WY. She is continually amazed by the Powell community and their willingness to help one another. Sarah is excited to take on this new role and is energized by the Bigs and Littles she has already met.
sschrickling@bbbsnwwy.com
(307) 754-3338 x 103
Park County
PO BOX 368
335 N Gilbert (inside the Crisis Intervention Building)
Powell, WY 82435
https://www.facebook.com/bigbrothersbigsistersparkcounty/
Melissa Dietz, Program Director (Washaki County)
Melissa grew up in a small town in Southern Idaho. She graduated from Idaho State University with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. After graduation, she worked for 3 years as the Program Director for Community Education in Pocatello, ID. She moved to Wyoming 7 years ago and has loved living in Worland for the last 2 ½ years. In the community, she spends time volunteering for the children’s organization at her church and is involved in the PTO at her children’s schools.
Melissa loves spending time with her husband and 4 children playing games, reading, and enjoying the outdoors. She loves planning and taking road trips with her family- especially when exploring the National Parks.
(307) 754-3338 ex. 104
Washakie County
PO Box 1757
1313 Big Horn Avenue
Worland, Wyoming 82401
Board of Directors
Connie Jo Clark, President
Nancy Frederick, Vice President
Rev. Tim Trippel, Secretary
Mary Buchanan, Treasurer
Sarah Garcia
Bob Grover
Joni Hamilton
Brian James
Contact Us
Thank you for your interest in Big Brothers Big Sisters. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
307-754-3338