ROSIE BERGER
Former Wyoming legislator and community leader
Rosie Berger— a role model for women and a leader in government and community affairs for over 20 years.
“When you’re looking at ways to diversify the economy, encourage entrepreneurship, and change policy—having women involved at every level changes the conversation.”
Listen to Rosie’s story.
The eldest of seven children, Rosie stepped into leadership at an early age. Growing up on a dairy farm in Daleyville, Wisconsin, Rosie determined by age 13 to get a good education, learn French, and travel. She worked in Switzerland and studied art history at the University of Wisconsin. On a road trip out West, Rosie fell in love with the Rocky Mountains and eventually settled in Sheridan where she’s lived since 1978. She managed and co-owned Sheridan’s Brittain World Travel for 18 years, and served as President of the Sheridan Chamber of Commerce. As a community leader, Rosie worked with the Wyoming Film Commission, Sheridan Arts Council, Wyoming Theater Board, State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission, and the Dog and Cat Shelter, among other organizations.
During her seven terms in Wyoming’s House of Representatives, Rosie worked with four Governors and was involved in almost every aspect of state government. Most notably, she helped institute legislation for the judicial system, landowner rights, economic development, health industry, and the prevention of animal cruelty. She served as chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Speaker Pro Temp, and Majority Leader. Rosie was chair of the Council of State Governments-West and on the executive board of the National Conference of State Legislatures.
She is a 2002 graduate of Leadership Wyoming and a current facilitator for the statewide program. She is a co-founder of the Leap Into Leadership event and the Wyoming Women’s Legislative Caucus, both of which encourage women to rise up and pursue leadership positions. Rosie’s served on the Wyoming Judicial Nominating Commission, the Brinton Museum National Advisory Council, the ENDOW initiative, CLIMB Wyoming, the Wyoming Women’s Foundation, and several other state organizations that fulfill her mission to build up and serve her community.
Rosie was awarded the Governor's Woman of Distinction in 2023.
Rosie Berger served 14 years in Wyoming’s House of Representatives where she was involved in almost every aspect of state government. She worked with four Governors and served as the Speaker Pro Temp and Majority Leader.
“Every time I’ve taken a risk, I’ve learned something from it, I’ve bettered myself, and I’ve become a better human being. What I’ve learned from failure is that it teaches me how to get to the next step.”
Scenes from Sheridan and Bighorn, Wyoming— Rosie’s home-base since 1978.
“You can do this. It will be hard work; it will be fun. And at the end of the day, win or lose in any of these opportunities, you will be a better person. So— jump in!”
A mover and shaker — Rosie continues to build up Wyoming communities after her time serving in Wyoming’s legislature—from the Wyo Judicial Nominating Commission, to the Brinton Museum National Advisory Council, the ENDOW initiative, Leadership Wyoming, CLIMB Wyoming, and the Wyoming Women’s Foundation, among others.
