Ernie Over’s Legacy of Service

Ernie Over is a veteran Wyoming journalist with a career spanning print, radio, social media, and public relations. His dedication to public service is equally impressive, with roles including trustee and chairman of the Central Wyoming College Board of Trustees and past president of the Wyoming Association of Community College Trustees.

Ernie’s commitment to his community is evident through his involvement in various organizations. He’s a past president of the Rotary Club of Lander, served two terms on the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission, and played a key role in the Wind River Heritage Center Museum as a founding board member and past president. His leadership extends to the Wyoming Press Association, the Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers, and Leadership Fremont County, where he also served as president.

Honored as Riverton Citizen of the Year and an Outstanding Alumni of Central Wyoming College, Ernie’s contributions have been recognized far and wide. He’s a recipient of the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Journalist of the Year award and numerous accolades from the Wyoming Press Association and the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters.

Currently, Ernie is the vice-chairman of the Fremont County Library Foundation and a member of the Fremont Air Service Team (FAST). He also contributes to the University of Wyoming’s football statistics team during home games.

For Ernie, libraries are indispensable resources for research, accuracy, and public enrichment. When asked to join the Foundation, he didn’t hesitate to lend his expertise. In his spare time, he enjoys re-reading southwestern desert mysteries, like A.W. Baldwin’s “Raptor Canyon,” a thrilling novel by a local Lander author.

Ernie’s deep-rooted commitment to journalism, education, and community service makes him an invaluable asset to the Fremont County Library Foundation.