Lusk woman named to Wyoming Supreme Court

Wyoming Governor Matt Mead has appointed Kari Jo Gray to the Wyoming Supreme Court. She replaces Justice E. James Burke. Burke has served on the court since 2005. He plans to retire October 8.

Gray is a native of Lusk and spent many years in Douglas, Wyoming. She has served as Mead’s Chief of Staff since the Governor took office in January 2011. She served as director of the Wyoming Department of Family Services and served as Vice President and Trust Officer at Converse County Bank. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas and a law degree from the University of Wyoming.

Mead said the selection to the highest court in the state was extremely important. “She has an outstanding academic record and great work ethic. She is a dedicated public servant with a brilliant legal mind and will serve our state and its citizens well on the Supreme Court,” said Mead.

In reacting to her appointment, Gray said: “I felt privileged to be on the list of three provided to the Governor for this position and am honored to have the opportunity to be a part of Wyoming’s great judiciary. I have long admired the Wyoming Supreme Court for the work that it does and respect the Justices who sit on it. I look forward to serving the people of Wyoming and will give my all to meet the responsibilities of this key position.”