Judy Catchpole

Judith S. Catchpole was born on March 14, 1944, in Mesa, Arizona, the daughter of James L. Simonton and Marjorie Monorgan Simonton. Reared in Cody, Catchpole graduated from Cody High School in 1962. A 1966 graduate of the University of Wyoming, she earned a degree in elementary education.

On December 28, 1966, Judy Simonton married Glenn J. Catchpole in Cody, Wyoming. Catchpole was born in Pagosa Springs, Colorado and was a naval aviator. After the wedding, the couple moved to San Diego where Glenn was stationed. From 1966 to 1978, the Catchpole family lived in California, New Mexico, and Colorado.

In 1978, the Catchpoles moved to Casper where Judy became involved in numerous youth activities and Republican Party politics. In 1988, she was elected to the Natrona County School Board. She later served as board president and treasurer. During this period, Catchpole was a preschool director and continued to serve as a leader in numerous community and state organizations.

In 1991, Judy became the Executive Director for the Wyoming Republican Party. She was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1994 and reelected to a second term in 1998. After her term, she retired from public office and became president of Catchpole Enterprises, Inc. She continued to be involved in various local, state, and national educational organizations, including service on several boards and commissions.

Judy Catchpole and her husband Glenn reside in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They are the parents of three children: Glenda Thomas a chemical engineer, Captain Fred Catchpole, United States Marine Corps, and Katie Finnoff a kindergarten teacher.