Governor Gordon Appoints Brandon Gebhart State Engineer

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon on Friday announced the appointment of Brandon Gebhart as Wyoming State Engineer. Gebhart was appointed interim State Engineer in December and previously served as the Director of the Wyoming Water Development Office. The State Engineer serves as the chief water official in the state and is responsible for the general supervision of Wyoming’s waters, including technical, policy and regulatory matters concerning its beneficial use.

Gebhart is a native of Wheatland, Wyoming and has spent more than 20 years in consulting engineering, primarily working in the field of water resources. He earned a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Wyoming and is a licensed Professional Engineer. Gebhart said these are very interesting times and he’s excited to be a part of helping Wyoming continue to use and develop the state’s water resources. Gebhart’s appointment is subject to confirmation by the Wyoming Senate, with a term that runs through February 28, 2023.