Gunnar Malm (Republican)
County Commissioner - - (391)
Biography
Gunnar is a sixth-generation lifelong Laramie County resident and real estate agent/owner with Coldwell Banker The Property Exchange. The Malm family came to the U.S. from Sweden, settling in eastern Laramie County in the 1880s. They farmed the land for nearly a hundred years until a few of them turned their focus to banking, business, and real estate in the 1980s. His parents, Jody and Julie Malm, grew up in Albin and Pine Bluffs where their extended family still reside. Gunnar graduated from Cheyenne Central High School where he excelled on the debate team. After graduation, he attended the University of Wyoming where he studied Political Science and sharpened his debate and leadership skills while lobbying for the Wyoming Medical Society. After leaving UW in 2008, he began his career in Cheyenne as a residential and commercial realtor with Coldwell Banker The Property Exchange.
Gunnar and his wife, Jessica Binning, reside in Cheyenne with their dogs Zio and Ani. He looks forward t
Experience
3.5 years as a County Commissioner
2 years as Chair of the Commission
Currently Federal Political Coordinator between the National Association of Realtors and Sen. Cynthia Lummis.
Past Public Policy Chair Wyoming Realtors
Board Member, Powering Up Wyoming
Ex Officio, Cheyenne-Laramie County Economic Development Joint Powers Board
Ex Officio, Forward Greater Cheyenne
Ex Officio, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Ex Officio, Juvenile Services Joint Powers Board
Education
Cheyenne Central High School (2002)
University Wyoming
Community Activities and Memberships
Ex Officio, Cheyenne LEADS
President of the Cheyenne Board of Realtors
Vice Chair, Cheyenne Planning Commission
Mentor, Special Friends of Cheyenne
Board Member, Recover Wyoming
Board Member, Wyoming Housing Opportunities Association
Why I am Running
I am a 6th-generation resident of Laramie County. We have seen some challenging times over my first term, but I think we have become more robust and better prepared to tackle the future. My background in private property rights, small business, and economic development make me well suited for the job. I served as Chair for nearly half my term, reflecting my fellow commissioner's trust and faith in me to Lead our County and Commission. Laramie County's greatest asset is our people. We have proven that the values of hard work, ingenuity, compassion, and willingness to adapt that allowed us to settle and prosper in South East Wyoming over 150 years ago are still important and prevalent today.
Top 3 Priorities
Smart and Responsible Growth
Economic Diversification
Workforce and Housing
