Faculty Directory
A native of Wyoming, Jennifer was born and raised in Rock Springs. She received her Associate of Applied Science degree in Office Information Systems from Western Wyoming Community College in 1993. In 1996, she married her high-school sweetheart and in 1997 they moved to Laramie to continue their college education. During her time at the University of Wyoming, Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Mass Media (focusing on Graphic Design, minoring in Business Administration and Marketing) and a Master of Science in e.Business. She ended her time at UW as the Project Manager for the e.Business Program in the College of Business. In 2004, Jennifer and her family moved back home to Rock Springs and that is where they hang their hats to this day. In 2004, Jennifer began as an adjunct teaching at Western and in 2006 she ecame a full-time faculty member. She currently holds the position of Associate Professor of Information Systems and Computer Science. In her time away from campus, Jennifer enjoys being a freelance graphic and web designer, taking pictures, lurking on social media, and being a mom, but her favorite is spending time with her family listening to music, watching movies and sports, golfing (Her most favorite!), paddleboarding, riding ATVs, and cheering on the Wyoming Cowboys. GO POKES!
Kayla teaches Personal Leadership, QuickBooks, Computer Information Systems, and Information Management at Western. She has industry experience in Corporate Management, Medical Management, and Business Information Systems, prior to her career in higher education. Kayla enjoys outdoor activities including fishing and hunting, bowling, but most of all adventures with her family.
Garrett Hawley specializes in Cybersecurity and Information Systems, focusing on helping students get hands-on with real-world skills. Garrett graduated from Western Wyoming Community College in 2016. Garrett holds the GIAC GSEC certification, along with being a CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS), and CompTIA Operations Specialist (CIOS). When not teaching, you can find him diving into the latest breaches, tech advancements, viruses, and malware, or enjoying some sim racing and keeping up with Formula 1.
Allyson is a native of Rock Springs and enjoys all that Wyoming has to offer in raising three daughters. Her husband is a local business owner and some personal interests of the Cross family include, CrossFit, playing city league hockey, participating in local events, and everything outdoors. Please never hesitate to stop by Allyson’s office located in the Business Information Systems lab.