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PHILLIP SCHEEL
For Hot Springs Co. Commissioner
PHILLIP SCHEEL
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Former Commissioner
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE for Hot Springs Co. Commissioner
MEET PHILLIP SCHEEL
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Business Owner
Phillip Scheel and his family have called Hot Springs County home since 2009. During that time, he has built businesses, served in numerous civic and nonprofit leadership roles, and spent eight years serving as Hot Springs County Commissioner. His commitment to community service, economic growth, and responsible government has earned him the trust of residents throughout the county.
As a Republican candidate for Hot Springs County Commissioner, Phillip is ready to put this experience to work—protecting taxpayers, supporting responsible growth, and keeping Hot Springs County a place where families, farms, and small businesses can thrive.
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Community Leader
County Government Experience
Hot Springs County Commissioner
2017–2024
- Served eight years as County Commission
- Chairman during 2020 COVID Pandemic
- Experience developing county budget
- Worked with numerous state agencies
- Oversaw county services and employees
- Developed relationships with leaders across Wyoming
Hot Springs Co. Fire District Board
2012-2016
- Served as Chairman 2014-16
- Understand importance of emergency services
- Capital equipment planning
- Familiar with volunteer recruitment challenges
- Long-term infrastructure planning
Hot Springs Co. Republican Party
2024-CURRENT
- Elected State Committeeman March 2025-Current
- Represent Hot Springs Co. at state committee meetings
- Precinct delegate to Hot Springs Co. Convention 2024 and 2026
- County delegate to State Convention 2024 and 2026
- County delegate to Nominating Committee 2026
- County delegate to Resolutions Committee 2024
Community Leadership
Rotary Club of Thermopolis
2012-CURRENT
- Served as President in 2018-19 and 2025-26
- Have helped manage water project grants for rural schools in Kenya since 2012
- Total value of over $400,000 in improvements to date
- Brought over 110,000 students clean water in more than 30 schools
- Helped with many other local and global service projects, such as:
- Loaner life jacket program in conjunction with Thermopolis FFA
- Toilet and lodge upgrades at the H Diamond W 4-H Youth Camp
- Blanket Warmer at Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness
- Handicapped accessible swings at Hot Springs State Park
Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce
2011-2019
- Board President (2013-15)
- Wyoming State Chamber Board Member of the Year (2017)
- Helped support local businesses and organizations
- Event planning experience
Thrive Thermopolis
2024-CURRENT
- Founding board member of local economic development organization
- Currently serve as Vice President
- Volunteer led and driven organization focused on:
- Business recruitment and retention
- Workforce development
- Housing Issues
- Commercial Real Estate Issues
Faith & Church Involvement
- Active church member and leader since 2009
- St Paul Lutheran Church member and elder 2009-2024
- Served as congregational representative to state convention multiple times
- Served as layperson representative on the Wyoming District LCMS Board of Directors
- Founding Member- Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church Thermopolis Branch- 2024-Current
- WELS congregational representative to state convention (2026)
Other Involvement
- Leadership Wyoming graduate (2017)
- The premiere statewide program that builds relationships across regions and industries for leadership development to encourage civic, community and business leadership.
- Wyoming Academy graduate (2024)
- A program of Leadership Wyoming focused on economic development to encourage connection and strengthen Wyoming communities.
- Thermopolis FFA Alumni Founding President
- Thermopolis FFA Pride Award (2024)
- Recipient of FFA Honorary State Degree (2015)
- Rocky Mountain Propane Association (RMPA) and National Propane Gas Association (NPGA)
- Served as RMPA Board Member (2012-current)
- RMPA Past President and Treasurer
- Currently serve as Wyoming NPGA State Director
- Attend Propane Days annually to lobby for industry in Washington, DC
- Past/Current Board Member and/or Volunteer for:
- The Learning Center of Hot Springs County
- Wind River Flywheelers
- Wyoming Discovery Days
- Trailblazer Days
- Hot Springs Health Foundation
- Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo
- Relay for Life
- Parent Leadership Training Institute
- Hot Springs Co. Centennial Celebration Committee
- Main Street Thermopolis
Awards
- Thermopolis Citizen of the Year (2015)
- FFA Honorary State Degree (2015)
- Wyoming State Chamber Board Member of the Year (2017)
- Leadership Wyoming graduate (2019)
- National LPGas News Rising Leader Award (2020)
- Wyoming Academy graduate (2024)
- Rocky Mountain Propane Association Flame of Dedication Award (2026)
Business Leadership
Tumbleweed Propane
- Co-Owner, 2009–present
- More than tripled the size of the company under local ownership
- Grew from a husband-wife operation to a team of six full-time employees
- Expanded to serving customers in six counties
- Great safety and customer ratings
Kirby Creek Mercantile
- Co-owner, 2019-2023
- Purchased and restored building built in early 1900's in downtown
- Bakery, restaurant and local homemade products
- Invested personal money in this economic development project to improve our downtown area
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