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Dream. Develop. Breakthrough. SucceED.
Breakthrough 307 is Wyoming's only organized angel investment group that provides early-stage seed capital to high-growth potential companies in Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain West.
Wyoming has long suffered an economic boom and bust cycle, heavily dependent on natural resources that dwell within our beautiful landscape.
Although there have been many efforts to expand our economic base, one constant gap remains-- early-stage seed capital for start-up companies.
Breakthrough 307 is an organized group of accredited individuals who look for high-growth potential, job-producing, economy-expanding ventures backed by enthusiastic entrepreneurs.
When an entrepreneur partners with Breakthrough 307, we strive to ensure a culture of like-minded individuals and provide access to resources and invaluable connections that companies need to be successful. Through this partnership, entrepreneurs are surrounded by a constructively supportive group who want to build profitable companies and promote growth through idea and experience sharing.
About Us
FUND II MEMBERS
Dr. Eric Cubin
Medical
Dr. Cubin is an interventional radiologist at Casper Medical Imaging.
He was born and raised in Casper and is thrilled to have the opportunity to return to Wyoming and take care of the wonderful people who helped him become who he is today.
In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Cubin is a small business owner, a venture capitalist, and involved in real estate investing.
Outside of work, Dr. Cubin spends his time with his wife and 3 beautiful daughters or hunting.
Dr. Cubin is an interventional radiologist at Casper Medical Imaging.
He was born and raised in Casper and is thrilled to have the opportunity to return to Wyoming and take care of the wonderful people who helped him become who he is today.
In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Cubin is a small business owner, a venture capitalist, and involved in real estate investing.
Outside of work, Dr. Cubin spends his time with his wife and 3 beautiful daughters or hunting.
Dr. Todd Hammond
Medical
Dr. Todd Hammond is with the Summit Medical Center Pain Clinic. Dr. Hammond is among the leading interventional pain management specialists in Wyoming.
The goals of pain management treatment include reduced pain, increased mobility, management of your pain, and reduced dependency on medications.
Dr. Todd Hammond is with the Summit Medical Center Pain Clinic. Dr. Hammond is among the leading interventional pain management specialists in Wyoming.
The goals of pain management treatment include reduced pain, increased mobility, management of your pain, and reduced dependency on medications.
Peter Nicolaysen
Law
“I am very pleased to be part of a team that cares deeply about investing in Wyoming and promoting the creative spark for economic development in our State.”
Peter Nicolaysen is the founder and managing partner of Nicolaysen & Associates, P.C., a Wyoming law firm representing clients statewide from offices in Casper. Mr. Nicolaysen received his B.A. degree from Saint Olaf College in Minnesota in 1994. Since graduating from the University Of Wyoming College Of Law in 1997, Mr. Nicolaysen has assisted clients with complex business planning, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and he has had substantial legal and business involvement in virtually every type of Wyoming real estate matter.
Mr. Nicolaysen’s understanding of Wyoming land use and agriculture stems from having grown up on the family ranch located in central Wyoming, which has been operated by the family continuously since 1892. Today, Mr. Nicolaysen continues the tradition with his brother and father as they move into the second centennial of running the ranch. His background in agriculture, real estate and energy development provides a valuable, practical understanding of issues vital to Wyoming.
Mr. Nicolaysen has served on and advised numerous not-for-profit organizations. He currently serves as the Chancellor to the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming. In addition, Mr. Nicolaysen was recently appointed to serve as County Commissioner for the Natrona County Board of County Commissioners, in 2022.
Mr. Nicolaysen is an avid outdoorsman and spends as much time as possible at the ranch and in the beautiful mountains of the Northern Laramie Range.
“I am very pleased to be part of a team that cares deeply about investing in Wyoming and promoting the creative spark for economic development in our State.”
Peter Nicolaysen is the founder and managing partner of Nicolaysen & Associates, P.C., a Wyoming law firm representing clients statewide from offices in Casper. Mr. Nicolaysen received his B.A. degree from Saint Olaf College in Minnesota in 1994. Since graduating from the University Of Wyoming College Of Law in 1997, Mr. Nicolaysen has assisted clients with complex business planning, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and he has had substantial legal and business involvement in virtually every type of Wyoming real estate matter.
Mr. Nicolaysen’s understanding of Wyoming land use and agriculture stems from having grown up on the family ranch located in central Wyoming, which has been operated by the family continuously since 1892. Today, Mr. Nicolaysen continues the tradition with his brother and father as they move into the second centennial of running the ranch. His background in agriculture, real estate and energy development provides a valuable, practical understanding of issues vital to Wyoming.
Mr. Nicolaysen has served on and advised numerous not-for-profit organizations. He currently serves as the Chancellor to the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming. In addition, Mr. Nicolaysen was recently appointed to serve as County Commissioner for the Natrona County Board of County Commissioners, in 2022.
Mr. Nicolaysen is an avid outdoorsman and spends as much time as possible at the ranch and in the beautiful mountains of the Northern Laramie Range.
Tiffany Gamble
Retail Development
Tiffany Gamble has always had a passion for business. At the young age of 13, she began at her Grandmother’s Truck stop, to now being CEO of Hat Six Travel Center.
In 2016, Tiffany re-defined the industry by creating Hat Six Travel Center, complete with 3 restaurants, a full-service truck stop and gift shop, and a full-service bar, serving approximately 400,000 people annually.
Tiffany’s expertise of Operations Management and Retail has helped her oversee other family businesses – including a Choice franchise hotel.
Tiffany holds a Business Administration degree from the University of Wyoming and serves on several boards including Visit Casper, AMBEST Travel Centers, and the Sinclair Advisory Council.
Tiffany has joined Fund II as a family affair, bringing in her grandma, Doris McMurry.
Tiffany Gamble has always had a passion for business. At the young age of 13, she began at her Grandmother’s Truck stop, to now being CEO of Hat Six Travel Center.
In 2016, Tiffany re-defined the industry by creating Hat Six Travel Center, complete with 3 restaurants, a full-service truck stop and gift shop, and a full-service bar, serving approximately 400,000 people annually.
Tiffany’s expertise of Operations Management and Retail has helped her oversee other family businesses – including a Choice franchise hotel.
Tiffany holds a Business Administration degree from the University of Wyoming and serves on several boards including Visit Casper, AMBEST Travel Centers, and the Sinclair Advisory Council.
Tiffany has joined Fund II as a family affair, bringing in her grandma, Doris McMurry.
Steve Loftin
Engineering & Construction
A product of Casper Wyoming schools, I went on to Casper College and then the University of Utah. Graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1976. Started 71 Construction along with Ken Schulte and Tom Davenport. 71 Construction grew to be a large Wyoming based infrastructure contractor with division offices currently in Casper, Riverton, and Rawlins.
With the partnerships of Steve, Tom and Ken, we expanded into Douglas, started a slurry seal contractor in Colorado, Car Wash in Casper, Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturing plant in Casper, and Real estate ownership and development around Wyoming.
A product of Casper Wyoming schools, I went on to Casper College and then the University of Utah. Graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1976. Started 71 Construction along with Ken Schulte and Tom Davenport. 71 Construction grew to be a large Wyoming based infrastructure contractor with division offices currently in Casper, Riverton, and Rawlins.
With the partnerships of Steve, Tom and Ken, we expanded into Douglas, started a slurry seal contractor in Colorado, Car Wash in Casper, Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturing plant in Casper, and Real estate ownership and development around Wyoming.
Rob Garland
Energy
Rob has over 27 years of experience focused on mineral and energy resources development in the Rocky Mountain region with emphasis on environmental site assessment, remediation, regulatory permitting & compliance, and water resource development & management.
After consulting as well as working for energy development and environmental consulting firms from 1982 to 1998 he formed InterTech Environmental & Engineering, LLC in 1999 and was the managing partner and Senior Hydrogeologist. He sold InterTech to Apex Companies in 2015 and currently works for them as a client Program Manager.
He is a registered Professional Geologist in Wyoming and has a B.S. in Petroleum Geology ‘82 and an M.S. in Hydrogeology and Water Resources ’96 from the University of Wyoming.
Rob has over 27 years of experience focused on mineral and energy resources development in the Rocky Mountain region with emphasis on environmental site assessment, remediation, regulatory permitting & compliance, and water resource development & management.
After consulting as well as working for energy development and environmental consulting firms from 1982 to 1998 he formed InterTech Environmental & Engineering, LLC in 1999 and was the managing partner and Senior Hydrogeologist. He sold InterTech to Apex Companies in 2015 and currently works for them as a client Program Manager.
He is a registered Professional Geologist in Wyoming and has a B.S. in Petroleum Geology ‘82 and an M.S. in Hydrogeology and Water Resources ’96 from the University of Wyoming.
Mary Garland
Trust Philanthropy
Ms. Garland is generally and broadly involved personally as a volunteer and professionally in her position with the Ellbogen Foundation in service to the people of the State of Wyoming.
She has taken the lead for a statewide Initiative in support of National Board Certification for Wyoming teachers. Other focus areas include education leadership and early childhood systems building.
She is a director on the Ruth R. Ellbogen Foundation Board. She serves on the University of Wyoming College of Education Advisory Board, University of Wyoming Arts and Sciences Board of Visitors, University of Wyoming Literacy Research Center and Clinic Advisory, Cathedral Home for Children Board, Wyoming Early Childhood Partnership Board, Healthy Birth Infant Brains Foundation Board, and as field support and board member for the Jason’s Friends Foundation.
The focus of her work is in education and for the benefit of children and families. Mary has a marketing degree with a minor in finance from the University of Wyoming and is a Leadership Wyoming graduate, class of 2001. She was awarded the degree – Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa – from the University of Wyoming in May 2009.
Ms. Garland is generally and broadly involved personally as a volunteer and professionally in her position with the Ellbogen Foundation in service to the people of the State of Wyoming.
She has taken the lead for a statewide Initiative in support of National Board Certification for Wyoming teachers. Other focus areas include education leadership and early childhood systems building.
She is a director on the Ruth R. Ellbogen Foundation Board. She serves on the University of Wyoming College of Education Advisory Board, University of Wyoming Arts and Sciences Board of Visitors, University of Wyoming Literacy Research Center and Clinic Advisory, Cathedral Home for Children Board, Wyoming Early Childhood Partnership Board, Healthy Birth Infant Brains Foundation Board, and as field support and board member for the Jason’s Friends Foundation.
The focus of her work is in education and for the benefit of children and families. Mary has a marketing degree with a minor in finance from the University of Wyoming and is a Leadership Wyoming graduate, class of 2001. She was awarded the degree – Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa – from the University of Wyoming in May 2009.
Dr. Razi Saydjari
Medical
Razi Saydjari received a B.S. degree in physics from Baylor University. He entered the Air Force as a meteorologist and was a “typhoon chaser” before attending medical school and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. He began his medical career as a military surgeon at F.E. Warren Air Force Base and was deployed during Desert Storm. He has been practicing general surgery for over 30 years. He is an author and musician.
“I joined Breakthrough 307 because I find the idea of funding entrepreneurs exciting. There is no reason why Casper can’t be another silicon valley or incubator for new technology. I want to be part of that effort”
Razi Saydjari received a B.S. degree in physics from Baylor University. He entered the Air Force as a meteorologist and was a “typhoon chaser” before attending medical school and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. He began his medical career as a military surgeon at F.E. Warren Air Force Base and was deployed during Desert Storm. He has been practicing general surgery for over 30 years. He is an author and musician.
“I joined Breakthrough 307 because I find the idea of funding entrepreneurs exciting. There is no reason why Casper can’t be another silicon valley or incubator for new technology. I want to be part of that effort”
Brian Stack
Finance
“Breakthrough 307 is an exciting opportunity to help startup businesses get their foundation in place, both financially and structurally, to grow and succeed.”
Brian Stack is a Casper, WY native and graduated with a B.S in Business Administration/Finance from the University of Wyoming. He has been in the Banking Industry for approximately 15 years.
“Breakthrough 307 is an exciting opportunity to help startup businesses get their foundation in place, both financially and structurally, to grow and succeed.”
Brian Stack is a Casper, WY native and graduated with a B.S in Business Administration/Finance from the University of Wyoming. He has been in the Banking Industry for approximately 15 years.
Theresa Ellbogen
Investor
Kip True
Energy
A Wyoming native returned home, Kip True studied and wandered through Arizona, Alaska and Colorado during a 10-year interim period. After some work experience in consulting and banking, he formed a suite of small companies with family members, currently operating in oil and gas, aggregates, beef cattle and Quarter Horses, oilfield services, franchise operation and financial investment. He also serves as managing director of a charitable foundation seeking medical advances in 'orphan' neurodegenerative diseases.
He completed an MBA in Finance at the University of Denver in 1996.
A Wyoming native returned home, Kip True studied and wandered through Arizona, Alaska and Colorado during a 10-year interim period. After some work experience in consulting and banking, he formed a suite of small companies with family members, currently operating in oil and gas, aggregates, beef cattle and Quarter Horses, oilfield services, franchise operation and financial investment. He also serves as managing director of a charitable foundation seeking medical advances in 'orphan' neurodegenerative diseases.
He completed an MBA in Finance at the University of Denver in 1996.
Tad True
Energy
Bob & Cindy Schlidt
Medical
Kade Walters
Energy
Kade Walters grew up in Wyoming and graduated from Chadron State University with a degree in Marketing. Kade works for an oil and gas manufacturing company in Casper, and has expertise in agriculture, oil and gas, and tourism and hospitality. Kade decided to get involved with BT 307, because of her belief in a strong community, and encouraging entrepreneurship.
Kade Walters grew up in Wyoming and graduated from Chadron State University with a degree in Marketing. Kade works for an oil and gas manufacturing company in Casper, and has expertise in agriculture, oil and gas, and tourism and hospitality. Kade decided to get involved with BT 307, because of her belief in a strong community, and encouraging entrepreneurship.
Tom Walters
Agriculture
Tom Walters grew up in Wyoming and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Animal Science and Agriculture Business. Tom manages ranch in Natrona County, and has expertise in agriculture, oil and gas, and tourism and hospitality. Tom decided to get involved with BT 307, because of his belief in a strong community, and encouraging entrepreneurship.
Tom Walters grew up in Wyoming and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Animal Science and Agriculture Business. Tom manages ranch in Natrona County, and has expertise in agriculture, oil and gas, and tourism and hospitality. Tom decided to get involved with BT 307, because of his belief in a strong community, and encouraging entrepreneurship.
Brendan Bummer
Engineering & Entrepreneurship
Jason Bullard
Industry & Finance
Advance Casper
Economic Development
UW Foundation
Academia
Barb True
Energy
Scott & Thea Wells
Energy & Finance
Alex Klein
Hospitality
Stu Atnip
Investor
Hank True
Energy
FUND I MEMBERS
NEIL BENTON
Marketing & Brand Development
“I wanted to be part of BT 307 because I enjoy the entrepreneurial spirit and working with start-up companies and helping them work through the challenges of developing a new business.”
Neil Benton has been an entrepreneur since a very young age. In 1998 , Neil joined a start-up company in Seattle, WA called Avenue A. While with Avenue A, he was able to hone his skills in business, and work with some of the top marketers in the country including L'Oreal, Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter, and Nabisco to name a few. Avenue A was so impressed with his drive and determination to succeed, that they continued to move Neil to each of their newest locations including New York and London. After moving back to Wyoming, Neil started and sold Metro Coffee Company and then started Centact Solution which helps banks manage construction loan. In 2009, Neil took his love for marketing and started the marketing firm The BARK Firm, which he continues to help companies manage their brands.
“I wanted to be part of BT 307 because I enjoy the entrepreneurial spirit and working with start-up companies and helping them work through the challenges of developing a new business.”
Neil Benton has been an entrepreneur since a very young age. In 1998 , Neil joined a start-up company in Seattle, WA called Avenue A. While with Avenue A, he was able to hone his skills in business, and work with some of the top marketers in the country including L'Oreal, Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter, and Nabisco to name a few. Avenue A was so impressed with his drive and determination to succeed, that they continued to move Neil to each of their newest locations including New York and London. After moving back to Wyoming, Neil started and sold Metro Coffee Company and then started Centact Solution which helps banks manage construction loan. In 2009, Neil took his love for marketing and started the marketing firm The BARK Firm, which he continues to help companies manage their brands.
SAMANTHA BENTON
Finance
"I wanted to be a part of BT307 because I want to help businesses that have great ideas that aren't able to get traditional bank financing."
Samantha Benton has been in the banking industry for over 20 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Wyoming. She is a Wyoming native and is active in her community.
"I wanted to be a part of BT307 because I want to help businesses that have great ideas that aren't able to get traditional bank financing."
Samantha Benton has been in the banking industry for over 20 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Wyoming. She is a Wyoming native and is active in her community.
Dr. Eric Cubin
Medical
Dr. Cubin is an interventional radiologist at Casper Medical Imaging.
He was born and raised in Casper and is thrilled to have the opportunity to return to Wyoming and take care of the wonderful people who helped him become who he is today.
In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Cubin is a small business owner, a venture capitalist, and involved in real estate investing.
Outside of work, Dr. Cubin spends his time with his wife and 3 beautiful daughters or hunting.
Dr. Cubin is an interventional radiologist at Casper Medical Imaging.
He was born and raised in Casper and is thrilled to have the opportunity to return to Wyoming and take care of the wonderful people who helped him become who he is today.
In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Cubin is a small business owner, a venture capitalist, and involved in real estate investing.
Outside of work, Dr. Cubin spends his time with his wife and 3 beautiful daughters or hunting.
Mary Garland
Trust Philanthropy
Ms. Garland is generally and broadly involved personally as a volunteer and professionally in her position with the Ellbogen Foundation in service to the people of the State of Wyoming.
She has taken the lead for a statewide Initiative in support of National Board Certification for Wyoming teachers. Other focus areas include education leadership and early childhood systems building.
She is a director on the Ruth R. Ellbogen Foundation Board. She serves on the University of Wyoming College of Education Advisory Board, University of Wyoming Arts and Sciences Board of Visitors, University of Wyoming Literacy Research Center and Clinic Advisory, Cathedral Home for Children Board, Wyoming Early Childhood Partnership Board, Healthy Birth Infant Brains Foundation Board, and as field support and board member for the Jason’s Friends Foundation.
The focus of her work is in education and for the benefit of children and families. Mary has a marketing degree with a minor in finance from the University of Wyoming and is a Leadership Wyoming graduate, class of 2001. She was awarded the degree – Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa – from the University of Wyoming in May 2009.
Ms. Garland is generally and broadly involved personally as a volunteer and professionally in her position with the Ellbogen Foundation in service to the people of the State of Wyoming.
She has taken the lead for a statewide Initiative in support of National Board Certification for Wyoming teachers. Other focus areas include education leadership and early childhood systems building.
She is a director on the Ruth R. Ellbogen Foundation Board. She serves on the University of Wyoming College of Education Advisory Board, University of Wyoming Arts and Sciences Board of Visitors, University of Wyoming Literacy Research Center and Clinic Advisory, Cathedral Home for Children Board, Wyoming Early Childhood Partnership Board, Healthy Birth Infant Brains Foundation Board, and as field support and board member for the Jason’s Friends Foundation.
The focus of her work is in education and for the benefit of children and families. Mary has a marketing degree with a minor in finance from the University of Wyoming and is a Leadership Wyoming graduate, class of 2001. She was awarded the degree – Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa – from the University of Wyoming in May 2009.
Rob Garland
Energy
Rob has over 27 years of experience focused on mineral and energy resources development in the Rocky Mountain region with emphasis on environmental site assessment, remediation, regulatory permitting & compliance, and water resource development & management.
After consulting as well as working for energy development and environmental consulting firms from 1982 to 1998 he formed InterTech Environmental & Engineering, LLC in 1999 and was the managing partner and Senior Hydrogeologist. He sold InterTech to Apex Companies in 2015 and currently works for them as a client Program Manager.
He is a registered Professional Geologist in Wyoming and has a B.S. in Petroleum Geology ‘82 and an M.S. in Hydrogeology and Water Resources ’96 from the University of Wyoming.
Rob has over 27 years of experience focused on mineral and energy resources development in the Rocky Mountain region with emphasis on environmental site assessment, remediation, regulatory permitting & compliance, and water resource development & management.
After consulting as well as working for energy development and environmental consulting firms from 1982 to 1998 he formed InterTech Environmental & Engineering, LLC in 1999 and was the managing partner and Senior Hydrogeologist. He sold InterTech to Apex Companies in 2015 and currently works for them as a client Program Manager.
He is a registered Professional Geologist in Wyoming and has a B.S. in Petroleum Geology ‘82 and an M.S. in Hydrogeology and Water Resources ’96 from the University of Wyoming.
Steve Loftin
Engineering & Construction
A product of Casper Wyoming schools, I went on to Casper College and then the University of Utah. Graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1976. Started 71 Construction along with Ken Schulte and Tom Davenport. 71 Construction grew to be a large Wyoming based infrastructure contractor with division offices currently in Casper, Riverton, and Rawlins.
With the partnerships of Steve, Tom and Ken, we expanded into Douglas, started a slurry seal contractor in Colorado, Car Wash in Casper, Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturing plant in Casper, and Real estate ownership and development around Wyoming.
A product of Casper Wyoming schools, I went on to Casper College and then the University of Utah. Graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1976. Started 71 Construction along with Ken Schulte and Tom Davenport. 71 Construction grew to be a large Wyoming based infrastructure contractor with division offices currently in Casper, Riverton, and Rawlins.
With the partnerships of Steve, Tom and Ken, we expanded into Douglas, started a slurry seal contractor in Colorado, Car Wash in Casper, Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturing plant in Casper, and Real estate ownership and development around Wyoming.
Peter Nicolaysen
Law
“I am very pleased to be part of a team that cares deeply about investing in Wyoming and promoting the creative spark for economic development in our State.”
Peter Nicolaysen is the founder and managing partner of Nicolaysen & Associates, P.C., a Wyoming law firm representing clients statewide from offices in Casper. Mr. Nicolaysen received his B.A. degree from Saint Olaf College in Minnesota in 1994. Since graduating from the University Of Wyoming College Of Law in 1997, Mr. Nicolaysen has assisted clients with complex business planning, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and he has had substantial legal and business involvement in virtually every type of Wyoming real estate matter.
Mr. Nicolaysen’s understanding of Wyoming land use and agriculture stems from having grown up on the family ranch located in central Wyoming, which has been operated by the family continuously since 1892. Today, Mr. Nicolaysen continues the tradition with his brother and father as they move into the second centennial of running the ranch. His background in agriculture, real estate and energy development provides a valuable, practical understanding of issues vital to Wyoming.
Mr. Nicolaysen has served on and advised numerous not-for-profit organizations. He currently serves as the Chancellor to the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming and serves as a trustee of the Wyoming Chapter of The Nature Conservancy and as a board member of the Casper Soccer Club.
Mr. Nicolaysen is an avid outdoorsman and spends as much time as possible at the ranch and in the beautiful mountains of the Northern Laramie Range.
“I am very pleased to be part of a team that cares deeply about investing in Wyoming and promoting the creative spark for economic development in our State.”
Peter Nicolaysen is the founder and managing partner of Nicolaysen & Associates, P.C., a Wyoming law firm representing clients statewide from offices in Casper. Mr. Nicolaysen received his B.A. degree from Saint Olaf College in Minnesota in 1994. Since graduating from the University Of Wyoming College Of Law in 1997, Mr. Nicolaysen has assisted clients with complex business planning, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and he has had substantial legal and business involvement in virtually every type of Wyoming real estate matter.
Mr. Nicolaysen’s understanding of Wyoming land use and agriculture stems from having grown up on the family ranch located in central Wyoming, which has been operated by the family continuously since 1892. Today, Mr. Nicolaysen continues the tradition with his brother and father as they move into the second centennial of running the ranch. His background in agriculture, real estate and energy development provides a valuable, practical understanding of issues vital to Wyoming.
Mr. Nicolaysen has served on and advised numerous not-for-profit organizations. He currently serves as the Chancellor to the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming and serves as a trustee of the Wyoming Chapter of The Nature Conservancy and as a board member of the Casper Soccer Club.
Mr. Nicolaysen is an avid outdoorsman and spends as much time as possible at the ranch and in the beautiful mountains of the Northern Laramie Range.
Tracey Richardson
Logistics
Tracy was born and raised in Casper, WY. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.S. In Marketing in 1998 and received his J.D. from the UW College of Law in 2002. Following law school, Tracy studied tax law at the University of Florida College of Law and received an LL.M in taxation from the UF College of Law in 2003. Tracy worked as a tax attorney in Jacksonville, Florida for 4 years and had his own estate planning practice in Casper for 2 years before moving on to serve as the Director of Planned Giving at the University of Wyoming Foundation for 7 years. Tracy is currently working for the family trucking company, Richardson Trucking, and resides in Laramie, WY with his wife, Cebee, and his two sons, T.R. and Calvin. Tracy is an avid Pokes fan and enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family outdoors.
Tracy was born and raised in Casper, WY. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.S. In Marketing in 1998 and received his J.D. from the UW College of Law in 2002. Following law school, Tracy studied tax law at the University of Florida College of Law and received an LL.M in taxation from the UF College of Law in 2003. Tracy worked as a tax attorney in Jacksonville, Florida for 4 years and had his own estate planning practice in Casper for 2 years before moving on to serve as the Director of Planned Giving at the University of Wyoming Foundation for 7 years. Tracy is currently working for the family trucking company, Richardson Trucking, and resides in Laramie, WY with his wife, Cebee, and his two sons, T.R. and Calvin. Tracy is an avid Pokes fan and enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family outdoors.
Dr. Razi Saydjari
Medical
Razi Saydjari received a B.S. degree in physics from Baylor University. He entered the Air Force as a meteorologist and was a “typhoon chaser” before attending medical school and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. He began his medical career as a military surgeon at F.E. Warren Air Force Base and was deployed during Desert Storm. He has been practicing general surgery for over 30 years. He is an author and musician.
“I joined Breakthrough 307 because I find the idea of funding entrepreneurs exciting. There is no reason why Casper can’t be another silicon valley or incubator for new technology. I want to be part of that effort”
Razi Saydjari received a B.S. degree in physics from Baylor University. He entered the Air Force as a meteorologist and was a “typhoon chaser” before attending medical school and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. He began his medical career as a military surgeon at F.E. Warren Air Force Base and was deployed during Desert Storm. He has been practicing general surgery for over 30 years. He is an author and musician.
“I joined Breakthrough 307 because I find the idea of funding entrepreneurs exciting. There is no reason why Casper can’t be another silicon valley or incubator for new technology. I want to be part of that effort”
Brian Stack
Finance
“Breakthrough 307 is an exciting opportunity to help startup businesses get their foundation in place, both financially and structurally, to grow and succeed.”
Brian Stack is a Casper, WY native and graduated with a B.S in Business Administration/Finance from the University of Wyoming. He has been in the Banking Industry for approximately 15 years.
“Breakthrough 307 is an exciting opportunity to help startup businesses get their foundation in place, both financially and structurally, to grow and succeed.”
Brian Stack is a Casper, WY native and graduated with a B.S in Business Administration/Finance from the University of Wyoming. He has been in the Banking Industry for approximately 15 years.
Amy Surdam
Medical
“In 2018, Wyoming’s economy was last in the nation. We want to help diversify and improve Wyoming’s economy by investing capital into start-up companies and entrepreneurs with promise and potential. We are going to invest our time, talent, and treasure to help entrepreneurs succeed… to help our state succeed. Think Shark Tank only cowboy style."
Amy has proudly lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming since age 11. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1996 with a BSN, and in 2004 with a MSN. She serves in the Wyoming Army National Guard as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She is formerly the Manager of Cheyenne Regional Urgent Care, Executive Director of the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority/Main Street, and founder of Children’s Museum of Cheyenne. Amy’s talent and passion lies in strategic planning, public relations, public speaking, leadership, connecting people, and making a difference. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, running, and creating a better tomorrow.
“In 2018, Wyoming’s economy was last in the nation. We want to help diversify and improve Wyoming’s economy by investing capital into start-up companies and entrepreneurs with promise and potential. We are going to invest our time, talent, and treasure to help entrepreneurs succeed… to help our state succeed. Think Shark Tank only cowboy style."
Amy has proudly lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming since age 11. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1996 with a BSN, and in 2004 with a MSN. She serves in the Wyoming Army National Guard as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She is formerly the Manager of Cheyenne Regional Urgent Care, Executive Director of the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority/Main Street, and founder of Children’s Museum of Cheyenne. Amy’s talent and passion lies in strategic planning, public relations, public speaking, leadership, connecting people, and making a difference. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, running, and creating a better tomorrow.
Dr. Dan Surdam
Medical
Dr. Surdam was born and raised in Laramie, Wyoming. He graduated from Colorado College in 1997 and Creighton Medical School in 2002. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX. He served at the Medical Director of the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Emergency Department and the Operations Manager of Cheyenne Regional Urgent Care for many years and was previous owner of Frontier Emergency Physicians. Dr. Surdam has owned a billing company and several urgent care centers in Wyoming and Texas. He is a true entrepreneur with a desire to help Wyoming and its people gain better access to quality, affordable healthcare. Dr. Surdam enjoys golf, fishing, travel, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Surdam was born and raised in Laramie, Wyoming. He graduated from Colorado College in 1997 and Creighton Medical School in 2002. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX. He served at the Medical Director of the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Emergency Department and the Operations Manager of Cheyenne Regional Urgent Care for many years and was previous owner of Frontier Emergency Physicians. Dr. Surdam has owned a billing company and several urgent care centers in Wyoming and Texas. He is a true entrepreneur with a desire to help Wyoming and its people gain better access to quality, affordable healthcare. Dr. Surdam enjoys golf, fishing, travel, and spending time with his family.
Kip True
Energy
A Wyoming native returned home, Kip True studied and wandered through Arizona, Alaska and Colorado during a 10-year interim period. After some work experience in consulting and banking, he formed a suite of small companies with family members, currently operating in oil and gas, aggregates, beef cattle and Quarter Horses, oilfield services, franchise operation and financial investment. He also serves as managing director of a charitable foundation seeking medical advances in 'orphan' neurodegenerative diseases.
He completed an MBA in Finance at the University of Denver in 1996.
A Wyoming native returned home, Kip True studied and wandered through Arizona, Alaska and Colorado during a 10-year interim period. After some work experience in consulting and banking, he formed a suite of small companies with family members, currently operating in oil and gas, aggregates, beef cattle and Quarter Horses, oilfield services, franchise operation and financial investment. He also serves as managing director of a charitable foundation seeking medical advances in 'orphan' neurodegenerative diseases.
He completed an MBA in Finance at the University of Denver in 1996.
Tad True
Energy
Kade Walters
Energy
Kade Walters grew up in Wyoming and graduated from Chadron State University with a degree in Marketing. Kade works for an oil and gas manufacturing company in Casper, and has expertise in agriculture, oil and gas, and tourism and hospitality. Kade decided to get involved with BT 307, because of her belief in a strong community, and encouraging entrepreneurship.
Kade Walters grew up in Wyoming and graduated from Chadron State University with a degree in Marketing. Kade works for an oil and gas manufacturing company in Casper, and has expertise in agriculture, oil and gas, and tourism and hospitality. Kade decided to get involved with BT 307, because of her belief in a strong community, and encouraging entrepreneurship.
Tom Walters
Agriculture
Tom Walters grew up in Wyoming and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Animal Science and Agriculture Business. Tom manages ranch in Natrona County, and has expertise in agriculture, oil and gas, and tourism and hospitality. Tom decided to get involved with BT 307, because of his belief in a strong community, and encouraging entrepreneurship.
Tom Walters grew up in Wyoming and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Animal Science and Agriculture Business. Tom manages ranch in Natrona County, and has expertise in agriculture, oil and gas, and tourism and hospitality. Tom decided to get involved with BT 307, because of his belief in a strong community, and encouraging entrepreneurship.
Dr. Robert Schlidt
Medical
Scott Wells
Energy & Finance
Mary Garland
Non-Profit Grant Making
William Pollock
Manufacturing
Tracy True
Energy
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