Bill Russell
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Bill Russell was a commissioner of the Wyoming Public Service Commission. Russell was appointed to the commission in October 2012.[1] He left the position in 2019.
Biography
An attorney by trade, Russell served as an Air Force Officer specializing in space and missile operations from 1975 to 1998. He was an assistant attorney general in Wyoming from 2001 until he joined the WPSC in 2012.[2]
Education
- Bachelor's degree, Allentown College, Pennsylvania
- Master's degree, University of Northern Colorado
- J.D., University of Wyoming
Political career
Wyoming Public Service Commission (2012-2019)
Russell served on the Wyoming Public Service Commission from November 1, 2012, until 2019.[2]
Appointments
2012
Russell was appointed to the Wyoming Public Service Commission by Gov. Matt Mead in October 2012.[1] The state Senate initially rejected the nomination on February 26, 2013, but reconsidered, approving of Russell the next day. Sen. Cale Case (R) had called for the chamber to reject Russell, as well as Kara Brighton Fornstrom, on the grounds that they are both attorneys and only attorneys have been named to the commission since 2005.[3]
See also
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| Preceded by Cindy Lewis |
Wyoming Public Service Commission 2012-2019 |
Succeeded by Mike Robinson |
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