Agriculture First
Supporting ranchers, grazing rights, and private property.
Wyoming Energy
Responsible energy development, energy independence and energy dominance.
Strong Roads & Infrastructure
Investing in transportation and Wyoming communities.
The Willox Way
Growing up as a rancher in Wyoming, Jim Willox understands the value of hard work, private property rights, and strong local communities. His experience as a County Commissioner has given him firsthand knowledge of the challenges facing Wyoming families, businesses, ranchers, and energy producers.
Jim believes Wyoming’s future depends on protecting our way of life while investing in responsible growth, strong infrastructure, and local control. From our core industries of agriculture, energy and tourism to education and transportation, he is committed to policies that keep Wyoming strong for future generations.
About Jim
Jim Willox is a lifelong Converse County resident, rancher, and public servant dedicated to protecting the values and communities that make Wyoming unique.
A graduate of Douglas High School and the University of Wyoming with a degree in Agriculture Business, Jim has spent years working to strengthen Wyoming’s economy, infrastructure, and local communities. As a County Commissioner, he has worked alongside ranchers, energy producers, local leaders, and small businesses to support responsible development while protecting private property rights and Wyoming’s way of life.
Jim currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Wyoming Transportation Commission and Chairman of the National Association of Counties Transportation Policy Committee, where he advocates for strong roads, reliable infrastructure, and investments that support Douglas's and Wyoming’s long-term growth and prosperity.
Jim and his wife Tione are small business owners and active in the community. Among his many endeavors, Jim has been a high school basketball official for 23 years and the stadium voice of Bearcat Football for over 15 years. Tione is active with Friends of Camp Douglas, Noels Christmas Giving and several veterans causes. Jim and Tione have 2 sons and 1 granddaughter.
Building a Stronger Wyoming Through:
Wyoming agriculture is more than an industry — it is a way of life. Having grown up as a rancher, Jim understands the challenges facing Wyoming producers and the importance of protecting grazing rights, water access, and private property rights. He supports multiple use of public lands and policies that allow Wyoming agriculture to continue thriving for future generations.
Wyoming has the opportunity to lead the nation in responsible energy production, innovation and domination. Jim supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that strengthens Wyoming’s economy, creates jobs, and keeps energy development accountable to local communities, landowners, and Wyoming values.
Wyoming’s wide open spaces, recreation, and natural beauty are central to our economy and way of life. Jim supports promoting Converse County and Wyoming tourism while protecting public access, outdoor recreation opportunities, and the long-term sustainability of Wyoming’s lands and communities. He was a strong advocate for the recent expansion of Natural Bridge Park, a gem of Converse County.
Jim believes local communities and school boards know what is best for their students. He supports strong public education, local control, workforce development, and expanding opportunities that help Wyoming students succeed while keeping talent and opportunity here at home. Jim was a key proponent of the EWC expansion to provide construction trades education.
Reliable roads and infrastructure are critical to Wyoming’s future. Jim has spent years working on transportation issues at both the state and national level and believes Wyoming must continue investing in roads, bridges, and infrastructure that keep communities connected and commerce moving.
Jim is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and Wyoming’s tradition of responsible gun ownership. He supports the rights of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves, their families, and their property.
Wyoming citizens deserve secure, transparent, and trustworthy elections. Jim supports maintaining Wyoming’s strong election integrity standards and ensuring voters can continue to have confidence in the election process.
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