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About Exie
Exie was born and raised in North Platte, Nebraska. Upon turning 18 years old, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving in Aviano Airbase Italy and ultimately completed his four-year active duty commitment at F.E. Warren AFB in Cheyenne. After separating from the Air Force, Exie joined the Wyoming Air National Guard in 2000. During this time, he served as a Security Forces member, Administrative Assistant, Chief Airfield Manager and Logistics Superintendent. For over half his military career, Exie prepared and managed multi-million dollar budgets for Operations and Logistics. In addition, he was responsible for the management of over $30M in assets and equipment.
As a Senior Leader, he developed and wrote policy at both the local and national level. Exie served on the Airfield Advisory Council for the Air National Guard. He provided training, guidance and operational planning to twelve airfields in FEMA Region 8 that were under his charge, as well as, developed strategic planning for the Airfield Management career field. Exie also negotiated funding and manpower at the local and national level.
Education
While serving, Exie completed two Associates Degrees in Criminal Justice and Aviation Management from the Community College of the Air Force. In 2017, he earned his Bachelors Degree in Criminal and Social Justice from Ashford University. In 2018, Exie retired from the Wyoming Air National Guard at the highest enlisted rank of Chief Master Sergeant.
Business Owner
Exie currently owns and operates two successful small businesses; regional touring band Southern Fryed and Northern Lights Painting, LLC. As a business owner, he manages budgets, maintenance, personnel management and strategic business planning.
Values
Exie seeks to continue serving his state and community by running to represent District 9 in the Wyoming House of Representatives. He is a strong conservative whose independent thinking is not beholden to special interest groups or lobbyists. He is a firm believer in “We The People” and that it is the responsibility of elected officials to conduct the will of The People. Exie’s list of key issues include, economic affordability, property taxes, education/parental rights, protecting the 2nd amendment, safeguarding our legacy energy industries and limited government. He is also a proud supporter of our veterans, law enforcement and first responders.
Exie has been married to his wife for 26 years and have 3 kids together.