Former Laramie Mayor Pleads Not Guilty to Theft and Forgery Charges

Andi Summerville, ex-executive director of Wyoming mental health group, accused of misusing over $31,000

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Former Laramie mayor and city council member Andi Summerville has pleaded not guilty to felony charges accusing her of stealing more than $31,000 from the Wyoming Association of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, where she previously served as executive director. Summerville's trial is set for August 3, with her defense attorney stating they look forward to demonstrating her innocence.

Why it matters

The case raises concerns about financial oversight and accountability within non-profit advocacy organizations, as well as the public trust placed in elected officials and community leaders. Summerville's alleged actions, if proven true, could undermine confidence in mental health advocacy efforts in Wyoming.

The details

Police allege that while serving as executive director, Summerville had full access to the organization's bank account and debit card, and used them for personal expenses such as trips to the Omaha Zoo and Mall of America, as well as purchases at Target and Dick's Sporting Goods. Investigators also found over $28,000 in checks made out to Summerville from the association's account, with memos indicating they were for expenses, though the amounts allegedly exceeded the organization's entire annual travel budget.

  • In July 2024, Summerville received full electronic access to the organization's bank account and possession of its only debit card.
  • In October 2025, the mental health organization's president shared concerns that Summerville had allegedly misused the group's money, prompting a police investigation.
  • In December 2025, Albany County prosecutors charged Summerville with seven counts of theft and a single count of forgery.
  • On February 25, 2026, Summerville pleaded not guilty to the charges.
  • Summerville's trial is set for August 3, 2026.

The players

Andi Summerville

Former Laramie mayor and city council member who previously served as executive director of the Wyoming Association of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers.

Tom Fleener

Andi Summerville's defense attorney, who stated they look forward to demonstrating her innocence.

Wyoming Association of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

The non-profit advocacy organization where Summerville previously served as executive director.

Laramie Police Sgt. Jacob Bury

The officer who investigated the case and signed the affidavit of probable cause.

Albany County District Court

The court where Summerville pleaded not guilty and where her trial is set to take place.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to demonstrating her innocence in August.”

— Tom Fleener, Andi Summerville's defense attorney (wyofile.com)

“The organization 'does not wish to comment.'”

— Mental health organization president (wyofile.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on August 3 whether to allow Andi Summerville to go to trial on the theft and forgery charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of strong financial oversight and accountability within non-profit advocacy organizations, especially those led by public figures like elected officials. The allegations, if proven true, could undermine public trust in mental health advocacy efforts in Wyoming.