Meet Cam Wright
Cam Wright has spent his life in service — to his country, to education, and to Wyoming’s future.
Cam enlisted in the United States Navy at 17, immediately after graduating from high school. During his enlisted service he rose from E-1 to E-6, serving in covert intelligence operations and analysis roles supporting national security missions.
After several tours in the Navy, Cam transferred to the Naval Reserve to complete an engineering degree. He later returned to active duty in the United States Air Force, where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant.
Over the course of a 30-year military career, Cam worked on aircraft avionics systems and space programs, ultimately retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. While still on active duty, he served two tours on the faculty of the United States Air Force Academy, where he helped educate and mentor future military leaders.
Cam enlisted in the United States Navy at 17, immediately after graduating from high school. During his enlisted service he rose from E-1 to E-6, serving in covert intelligence operations and analysis roles supporting national security missions.
After several tours in the Navy, Cam transferred to the
Naval Reserve to complete an engineering degree. He later returned to active duty in the United States Air Force, where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant.
Over the course of a 30-year military career, Cam worked on aircraft avionics systems and space programs, ultimately retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. While still on active duty, he served two tours on the faculty of the United States Air Force Academy, where he helped educate and mentor future military leaders.
In 2003, Cam was recruited to join the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. For more than two decades, he has worked with Wyoming students, helping prepare the engineers and innovators who will help build the state’s future.
From 2019 to 2025, Cam served as Dean of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, helping strengthen engineering education, research, and student opportunities at Wyoming’s flagship university.
Today, Cam continues to serve Wyoming as a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wyoming.
In 2003, Cam was recruited to join the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
For more than two decades, he has worked with Wyoming students, helping prepare the engineers and innovators who will help build the state’s future.
From 2019 to 2025, Cam served as Dean of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, helping strengthen engineering education, research, and student opportunities at Wyoming’s flagship university.
Today, Cam continues to serve Wyoming as a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wyoming.
Cam is a life member of the National Rifle Association, the Military Officers Association of America, and the Air Force Association, and he is an active member of several professional engineering organizations.
Cam’s wife comes from a multigenerational Wyoming family, and their son will graduate from Laramie High School in May 2026.
Cam Wright is running for the Wyoming Legislature because he believes Wyoming deserves leadership that supports strong schools and school choice, protects our freedoms, responsibly manages our public lands and natural resources, and builds an economy where Wyoming families and young people can build their future here at home.
Photos of military service are included to share Cam’s background and experience. They do not imply endorsement by the United States Air Force or any military organization.