Erin Taylor named Chief of Staff, Walter Eggers selected as Attorney General nominee and Eydie Trautwein named Chief Operating Officer
Governor-elect Eric Barlow today announced three senior leadership selections for his incoming administration: Erin Taylor as Chief of Staff, Walter Eggers as his nominee for Attorney General, and Eydie Trautwein as Chief Operating Officer.
The selections bring together experience in public policy, law and state government operations as Barlow prepares to take office. Eggers’ appointment as Attorney General will be subject to Wyoming Senate confirmation.
“Wyoming deserves a government that listens, spends responsibly and delivers dependable service,” Governor-elect Barlow said. “Erin, Walter and Eydie understand our state and bring the experience and judgment needed to help lead this work. I will count on them to build strong relationships, address problems directly and keep our administration focused on serving the people of Wyoming.”
Taylor brings more than 25 years of public policy experience at the federal, state and local levels. As Chief of Staff, she will lead the governor’s staff, alongside the Chief Operating Officer, and help coordinate the administration’s priorities with legislators, state agencies and communities.
Taylor founded Taylor Strategies & Consulting in 2014 after serving eight years as executive director of the Wyoming Taxpayers Association. Her background includes energy and regulatory policy, business advocacy and association leadership. She also served as statewide campaign manager for U.S. Senator Mike Enzi’s 2014 primary campaign and as executive director of the Wyoming Association of Community College Trustees.
A two-time University of Wyoming graduate, Taylor holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in regulatory and environmental economics. Her community leadership has included chairing the Wyoming Business Alliance, serving on the Wyoming Community Foundation board, and gubernatorial appointments to the Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming Lottery Corporation.
Eggers brings extensive legal and management experience to his selection as Attorney General. Raised in Laramie, he graduated from American University in 1992 and the University of Wyoming College of Law in 1997. He began his career in Cheyenne, practicing as both a prosecutor and defense attorney before joining Holland & Hart in 2000.
A partner from 2008 to 2024, Eggers led the firm’s Cheyenne office and later its Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Practice Group, overseeing more than 100 lawyers and legal professionals. His practice included administrative law, state and local taxation, litigation and appeals. Since 2025, he has taught professional responsibility, evidence, and oil and gas law at the University of Wyoming College of Law.
Eggers has also devoted substantial time to expanding access to civil legal assistance. His service includes the Wyoming Access to Justice Commission and Equal Justice Wyoming. His professional and community contributions have earned recognition, including the Wyoming State Bar’s John M. Burman Extraordinary Service Award.
Trautwein brings experience in state administration, legal services and coordination across government. As Chief Operating Officer, she will help oversee the governor’s office operations and support implementation of the administration’s priorities. Trautwein earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2004 and her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Wyoming in 2000.
Trautwein has served as Wyoming’s Deputy State Auditor, with experience supporting statewide financial and administrative systems. Her work has included coordinating a major upgrade of the state’s financial, human resources and payroll systems. She previously served as Director of Legal Resources and Judicial Education for the Wyoming Supreme Court, supporting judicial training and court improvement efforts.
Individuals interested in serving in the Barlow Administration or learning more about the transition are encouraged to visit the governor-elect’s website at governor-elect.wyo.gov.
Headshots and bios of the senior leadership mentioned in this press release are available here.