About Chris Cleven

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As a leader, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for our community, I have built and operated several successful businesses focused on serving the people of Wyoming. I founded Drive Smart WY, a driver education program approved by Wyoming dept. of Education and Wyoming Dept. of Transportation.  Which has helped train safe and responsible drivers across the state. My family and I have also operated Lazy S Farm for more than a decade, proudly providing raw milk to our local community, and most recently launched Blue Line Auto, an automotive repair facility dedicated to restoring the family-oriented approach to customer service and helping people when they need it most. As the next Albany County Commissioner, I will bring proven leadership, real-world business experience, and a fiscally conservative mindset focused on responsible decision-making and doing what is right for the citizens of Albany County.

Moving to Albany County in 1999, I have attended school here, raised my family here, enjoyed the outdoors here, and built my life in this community. I have over 20 years of dedicated public service in Albany County serving as a Laramie Police Officer, Vol. Firefighter and search and rescue member. 

While at the Laramie Police Department, I also served as the Crime Prevention Officer, Certified DARE Officer and local TiPS alcohol server trainer and managing specific budgets.  Also with the Laramie Police Dept, I was the lead FTO trainer with the department for new recruits.  I saw this as an opportunity to train up new officers to be community member that we all deserve, understanding the dynamics of a small town, showing compassion while protecting and serving.  I have received a letter of accommodation for my investigative tenacity bringing justice to over 50 citizens from a series of vandalisms and burglaries, as well as a life-saving award, providing a citizen with life-saving CPR during a medical condition.  

I am a proud, long-time resident and public servant of Albany County who cares deeply about our community and its future. As someone who loves the outdoors, and has 5 Children all raised here, I am committed to preserving our natural resources and protecting the way of life that makes this place special. Above all, I am a God-loving, dedicated family man who understands the importance of building a strong, safe, and sustainable community for generations to come.

As a longtime resident of Albany County, I am deeply grateful to call this community home and proud to have raised all five of my children here. Our family has experienced the many educational opportunities our county has to offer, from homeschooling and local community programs to graduation from Rock River High School, participation in programs through Laramie County Community College, and education at Laramie Christian Academy. Raising my family in Albany County has strengthened my appreciation for our strong communities, quality education, outdoor lifestyle, and the values that make this county such a special place to live, work, and build a future.