PODER Board of Directors

Next Board Meeting: 
May 4th, 2026 @ 6:00pm - PODER Boardroom
The PODER Board of Directors is comprised of parents and active members of the local community. Meetings are open to the public.  
Meeting Minutes
  • Robert Salazar Robert Salazar
    Robert Salazar
    Board Chair
    Robert Salazar
    Board Chair

    Bob Salazar was was born and raised in Cheyenne. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1977 with Bachelor of Science in Statistics and a Master of Science in Systems Science/R&D Management from the University of Denver in 1991. He worked in the Defense and Telecommunications industry for 24 years and lived in India for 3 years developing International Business for mobile telephone and entertainment services.

    He returned to Cheyenne in 2002 and received an Education Teaching Certification from the University of Wyoming and was a Math/Statistic teacher at East High School and adjunct instructor at LCCC for 14 years. He retired in June 2016 and remains very active in the education environment. He was elected to the Laramie County Community College board in 2016.

    Bob's personal mission statement is "Seek Balance, Flexibility, Endurance and Strength" and applies it, to all areas of his life. He and his wife, Lorraine, enjoy travel and new adventures. They are members of St. Mary's Church.

  • Brian Hiltner Brian Hiltner
    Brian Hiltner
    Board Member
    Brian Hiltner
    Board Member

    Brian is a dedicated financial advisor with a unique blend of experience in law enforcement, banking, and management. After serving as a police officer, he transitioned into the financial sector as a personal and licensed banker, where he discovered a passion for helping others achieve financial security. His educational background, a Bachelor’s in Management and an MBA from Western Governors University, equips him with the strategic mindset needed to guide clients through complex financial decisions, from retirement planning to wealth management.

  • Jason Hayden Jason Hayden
    Jason Hayden
    Board Member
    Jason Hayden
    Board Member
  • Maria Livermont Maria Livermont
    Maria Livermont
    Board Member
    Maria Livermont
    Board Member