VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Board of Aeronautics (Transportation) | | | Rep. Walter L. McNutt, Sidney | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): member of the Montana Chamber of Commerce | | | Mr. Fred Leistiko, Kalispell | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): representative of the Montana Airport Management Association | |
Ms. Tricia McKenna, Bozeman | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): member of the Montana Pilots' Association | | | Mr. Roger Lincoln, Gildford | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): member of the Association of the Montana Aerial Applicators | |
Mr. Bill Hunt Jr., Shelby | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): representative of the Montana League of Cities and Towns and an Attorney | |
Mr. Robert Buckles, Bozeman | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): representative of interstate commercial airline operators | |
Mr. Daniel Hargrove, Billings | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): engaged in aviation education in this state | | | Board of Crime Control (Justice) | | | Mr. James R. Cashell, Bozeman | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Mr. Steve McArthur, Butte | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Community Corrections Representative | | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Board of Crime Control (Justice) cont. | | | Sheriff Leo C. Dutton, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): | Local Law Enforcement Representative | | | Chief William Dial, Whitefish | | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): | Local Law Enforcement Representative | | |
Mr. Nickolas C. Murnion, Glasgow | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): | Law Enforcement Representative | | | Commissioner Laura Obert, | Townsend | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): | Local Government Representative | | | Mr. Tim Brurud, Havre | | Justice | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): | Youth Justice Council Representative | | |
Ms. Pamela Carbonari, Kalispell | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): | Youth Justice Council Chair | | | Mr. Curtis Harper, Billings | | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): | Public Representative | | | Mrs. Michelle Miller, Butte | | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): | Community Based Organization Representative | | | Ms. Kelly McIntosh, Dillon | | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): | Public Representative | | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Board of Crime Control | (Justice) cont. | | Ms. Danna Jackson, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Professional and Community Organizations | |
Mr. Hubert Abrams, Wibaux | Justice | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | Board of Dentistry (Labor and Industry) | |
Dr. George Johnston, Dillon | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Licensed Dentist | |
Board of Environmental Review | (Environmental Quality) | | Mr. Chris D. Tweeten, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): | attorney | | Director Joan Miles, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Local Government | |
Ms. Robin Shropshire, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): | Hydrologist | | Ms. Marietta Canty, Clancy | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Environmental Sciences | |
Board of Hail Insurance | (Agriculture) | | Rep. Monica J. Lindeen, Huntley | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): State Auditor | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers | (Labor and Industry) | | Mr. Edward Eaton, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Member | | Board of Horse Racing (Commerce) | |
Sen. Dale Mahlum, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): member of the horse racing industry | |
Mr. Shawn Real Bird, Garryowen | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): District 2 Representative | |
Mr. Steve Austin, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): District 5 Representative | |
Mr. Ralph Young, Columbus | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): member of the horse racing industry | |
Board of Housing (Commerce) | | | Mr. Doug Kaercher, Havre | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | |
Mr. J.P. Crowley, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | |
Ms. Ingrid Firemoon, Wolf Point | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Board of Housing (Commerce) cont. | | | Mr. Patrick E. Melby, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): | Attorney | | |
Board of Investments (Commerce) | | | Rep. Mark E. Noennig, Billings | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): business person | | | Ms. Marilyn J. Ryan, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Teachers Retirement System Board member | |
Mr. Jack Prothero, Great Falls | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): small business representative | |
Ms. Sheena Wilson, Helena | | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Employees' Retirement System Board Representative | |
Commissioner Kathy Bessette, Havre | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): agriculture representative | |
Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board | (Labor and Industry) | | Sen. Joseph Tropila, Great Falls | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): | Alternate | | |
Mr. Brian Boland, Great Falls | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board | (Labor and Industry) cont. | |
Mr. John Hart, Missoula | | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): | Attorney | | | Ms. Leslie Thomas, Boulder | | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): | Alternate | | | Ms. Sara Novak, Anaconda | | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Alternate Member | |
Board of Milk Control (Livestock) | | |
Mr. Jim Parker, Missoula | | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative and a Democrat | |
Mrs. Dahlman Lemire, Forsyth | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative and a Democrat | |
Ms. Ariel Overstreet-Adkins, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative and Independent | |
Mr. Erik Somerfeld, Power | | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | |
Board of Occupational Therapy Practice | (Labor and Industry) | |
Ms. Brenda Toner, Missoula | | Governor | 12/31/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): Occupational Therapist VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end |
Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (Labor and Industry) cont. | |
Ms. Lora Wier, Choteau | Governor | 12/31/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | |
Board of Oil and Gas Conservation | (Natural Resources and Conservation) | | Sen. Linda Nelson, Medicine Lake | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): landowner with minerals | |
Director Mary Sexton, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): public representative | |
Mr. Wayne Smith, Valier | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): oil and gas industry representative | |
Mr. John Evans, Butte | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): oil and gas industry representative | |
Mrs. Peggy Nerud, Circle | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | Board of Pardons and Parole (Corrections) | |
Mr. Jack Puckett, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | |
Mr. Pete Lawrenson, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | | Appointed by | Term end | Board of Pardons and Parole | (Corrections) cont. | | | Ms. Coleen Magera, Plains | | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Attorney | | |
Board of Personnel Appeals | (Labor and Industry) | | |
Mr. James Reardon, East Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Labor Union Representative | | |
Mr. Quinton Nyman, Helena | | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Labor Union Representative | | | Ms. Rina Fontana-Moore, Great Falls | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Management Representative | | |
Mr. Jim Soumas, Joliet | | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Full-time employee or elected official of a labor union | |
Board of Public Assistance (Public Health and Human Services) | | | Commissioner Marianne Roose, Eureka | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Ms. Amy D. Christensen, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): an Attorney | | |
Ms. Laura John, Missoula | | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end |
Board of Public Education (Higher Education) | |
Ms. Erin Williams, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): resident of District 1 and identifies herself as a Democrat | |
Board of Regents | (Higher Education) | | |
Ms. Angela McLean, Anaconda | Governor | 2/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): resident of District 1 and identifies herself as a Democrat | |
Mr. William Johnstone, Great Falls | Governor | 2/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): District 1 and a Democrat | |
Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners | (Labor and Industry) | | Mr. Tony Jay Miller, Joplin | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Respiratory Care Practitioner | |
Mr. Leonard Bates, Great Falls | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Respiratory Care Practitioner | |
Ms. Maria Clemons, Libby | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | |
Mr. Rusty Davies, Billings | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Respiratory Care Practitioner with a Pulmonary Function Specialty | |
Director Angela Wong, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Director of Montana Lottery | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Board of Behavioral Health (Labor and Industry) | | | Mr. John Lynn, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): licensed counselor | | | Mr. Henry Pretty On Top, Crow Agency | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): licensed Social Worker | | | Ms. Kimberly Gardner, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): licensed Social Worker | | | Ms. Vonnie Brown, Great Falls | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): licensed Social Worker | | | Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists | (Labor and Industry) | | Ms. Sharon Dinstel, Colstrip | Governor | 12/31/2016 | Qualifications (if required): Speech-Language Pathologist | | | Ms. Lucy Hart-Paulson, Missoula | Governor | 12/31/2016 | Qualifications (if required): Speech Language Pathologist | | | Mr. Rich Turner, Billings | Governor | 12/31/2016 | Qualifications (if required): Consumer | | |
Butte Natural Resource Damage Restoration Council (Justice) | |
Rep. Edith McClafferty, Butte | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Butte Natural Resource Damage Restoration Council | (Justice) cont. | | Ms. Helen O'Connor, Butte | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Mr. Dave Williams, Butte | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Capitol Complex Advisory Council (Administration) | | | Ms. Sheena Wilson, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Rep. Diane Sands, Missoula | Administration | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Montana General Public | | | Coal Board (Commerce) | | | Sen. Thomas E. "Tom" Towe, Billings | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): District 2 and an attorney | | | Mayor John Williams, Colstrip | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): District 2 impact area | | | Mr. Dan F. Miles, Butte | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): District 1 | | | Mr. C.J. Stewart, Crow Agency | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): District 1 Impact Area | | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Commission for Human Rights (Labor and Industry) | | | Mr. Chuck Tooley, Billings | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): public member | | | Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Fish and Wildlife Board | (Fish, Wildlife and Parks) | | Mr. Michael Jamison, Whitefish | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Ms. Pelah Hoyt, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Mr. Rodd Richardson, St Ignatius | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | |
Drought and Water Supply Advisory Committee (Natural Resources and Conservation) | |
Ms. Angela McLean, Anaconda | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Governor's Office Representative | | | Education Commission of the States (Governor) | | | Mr. Mike Thiel, Kalispell | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Educator Engaged in K-12 Education | | | Ms. Carmen Taylor, Polson | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Educator Engaged in Higher Education | | | Ms. Elly Driggers, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Educator Engaged in K-12 Education | | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end |
Fish and Wildlife Commission (Fish, Wildlife and Parks) | |
Representative Bob Ream, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): District 1 Representative | |
Mr. Richard Stuker, Chinook | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): District 3 Representative | |
Mr. Matthew Tourlotte, Billings | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): District 5 Representative | |
Mr. Gary Wolfe, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): District 1 | |
Hard-Rock Mining Impact Board | (Commerce) | | Ms. Mary Ellen Cremer, Big Timber | Governor | 1/2/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Financial Industry or Institution, District 1 and an Impact Area | |
Mr. Joe Michaletz, Helena | Governor | 1/2/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Industry Representative, District 2 and an Impact Area | |
Mr. Andrew Werk Jr., Harlem | Governor | 1/2/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative and District 2 | | Human Rights Commission (Labor and Industry) | |
Mr. Dennis M. Taylor, Billings | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end |
Human Rights Commission (Labor and Industry) cont. | |
Ms. Rhonda Howlett, Arlee | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | |
Ms. Shelley Hayes, Billings | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | |
Information Technology Board | (Administration) | | Rep. Mike Kadas, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | |
Mr. James E. Reno, Billings | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Local Government Representative | |
Mr. Scott Darkenwald, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | |
Director Richard Opper, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | |
Ms. Amanda Kelly, Stanford | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Local Government Representative | |
Mr. Dan Burke, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Private Sector | |
Commissioner Pam Bucy, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end |
Information Technology Board (Administration) cont. | |
Director John Tubbs, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | |
Ms. Jennie Stapp, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | |
Mr. Jonathan Anderson, Whitefish | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Local Government | |
Mr. Jason Wiener, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): representative of the private sector | |
Commissioner Chris Mehl, Bozeman | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Local government | |
Interstate Oil Compact Commission | (Natural Resources and Conservation) | | Mr. Jim Halvorson, Billings | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Associate Official Representative | | Judicial Nomination Commission (Judicial Branch) | |
Sen. Lane Larson, Billings | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): lay member | | | Ms. Elizabeth Halverson, Billings | Supreme Court | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): not listed | | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Land Information Advisory Council | (State Library) | | Rep. Mike Kadas, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | |
Ms. Tracy Stone-Manning, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | |
Director Jeff Hagener, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | |
Director Mike Tooley, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | |
Livestock Loss Board (Livestock) | | | Mr. James Cross, Kalispell | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Wildlife Conservation | |
Mrs. Whitney Klasna, Lambert | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative with experience in Livestock | |
Mr. Seth Wilson, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Wildlife Conservation | | Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee (Agriculture) | |
Mr. Tom Matchett, Billings | Governor | 12/1/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): Alfalfa Seed Grower VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end |
Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee (Agriculture) cont. | |
Mr. Tom Neibur, Malta | Governor | 12/1/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): Alfalfa Seed Grower | | Montana Arts Council (Montana Arts Council) | |
Ms. Cynthia Andrus, Bozeman | Governor | 2/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): public representative | |
Rabbi Allen Secher, Whitefish | Governor | 2/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): public representative | |
Mr. J.P. Gabriel, Bozeman | Governor | 2/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): public representative | |
Ms. Judy Ulrich, Dillon | Governor | 2/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): public representative | |
Ms. Tracy Linder, Molt | Governor | 2/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | |
Ms. Jane Waggoner Deschner, Billings | Governor | 2/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): public representative | |
Montana Children's Trust Fund Board | (Public Health and Human Services) | | Ms. Valerie Widmer, Hamilton | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Representative VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end |
Montana Committee for the Humanities (Governor) | |
Ms. Carmen McSpadden, Bozeman | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Mr. Aaron Pruitt, Bozeman | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Mint Gower | | | Ms. Mandy Smoker Broaddus, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Mr. David Irion, Billings | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities | (Commerce) | | Ms. Diana Tavary, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Advocacy Organization | | | Ms. Erin Butts, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | | | Ms. Kimm Evermann, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | | | Mr. Jeff Sturm, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | | | Rep. Robyn Driscoll, Billings | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Legislator | | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities | (Commerce) cont. | | Mr. Shawn Parker, Box Elder | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Primary Consumer | | | Rep. Clarena M. Brockie, Harlem | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Legislator | | | Mr. Don Berryman, Anaconda | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Secondary Consumer | | | Rep. Edith McClafferty, Butte | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): State Legislator | | | Ms. Debra Ekblom, Boulder | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Secondary Consumer | | | Mr. Isaiah Devereaux, Glasgow | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Primary Consumer | | | Ms. Marla Swanby, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | | | Mr. Jim Marks, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | | | Mr. Marty Blair, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): University Program Representative VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities | (Commerce) cont. | | Mr. Bob DeJardins, Dillon | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Secondary Consumer | | | Mr. Jacob Harrison, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Primary Consumer | | | Ms. Denise Higgins, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | | | Mr. Matt Kuntz, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): representing an advocacy organization | |
Ms. Charlene Carley Lefthand-Irvine, Polson | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Primary Consumer | | | Ms. Virgeana Brown, Belgrade | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Secondary Consumer | | | Mr. Blake Reese, Columbia Falls | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Primary Consumer | | | Ms. Nanette Whiteman-Holmes, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Secondary Consumer | | | Mrs. Shiree Lyons, Great Falls | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Secondary Consumer | | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end |
Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities (Commerce) cont. | |
Ms. Rebecca DeCamera, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | | | Mr. Trenton Butler, Big Sandy | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): primary Consumer | | | Montana Facility Finance Authority (Commerce) | | | Mr. James W. (Bill) Kearns, Townsend | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Mr. Jon Marchi, Polson | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Mr. Larry Putnam, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Mr. Richard C. King, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Montana Small Business Development Center Advisory Council | (Commerce) | | Ms. Kathie Bailey, Lewistown | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Small Business Owner | | | Mr. Jim Atchison, Colstrip | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Economic Developer | | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Montana Small Business Development Center Advisory Council | (Commerce) cont. | | Mr. John Cech, Billings | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Educator | | | Ms. Linda Kindrick, Clancy | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Economic Developer | | | Mr. Kevin Keeler, Helena | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Small Business Owner | | | Mr. Dave Glaser, Missoula | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Economic Developer | | | Ms. Carol Cunningham, Polson | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Economic Developer | | | Rep. Patricia Rae Peppers, Lame Deer | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Small Business Owner | | | Mr. Paddy Fleming, Bozeman | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Economic Developer | | | Pacific Northwest Economic Region (Commerce) | | | Ms. Diane Smith, Whitefish | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Governor's Designee | | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end |
Phillips County Transportation Improvement Authority (Local Government) | |
Mr. Duane Murray, Malta | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council (POST Council) | (Justice) | | Mr. Mike Batista, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Department of Corrections Representative | | | Sheriff Tony Harbaugh, Miles City | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Sheriff | | | Mr. John Strandell, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): State Government Law Enforcement Representative | |
Mr. William J. "Bill" LaBrie, Whitefish | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Board of Crime Control Representative | | | Ms. Kim Burdick, Fort Benton | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | | Mrs. Laurel Bulson, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Detention Center Representative | | | Mr. Jim Thomas, Canyon Creek | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Rail Service Competition Council | (Transportation) | | Mr. Todd O'Hair, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Knowledge of Coal Industry Transportation | |
Mr. Michael V. O'Hara, Fort Benton | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Knowledge of Farm Commodity Transportation | |
Mr. Jerry Jimison, Glendive | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Knowledge of Class I Railroads | |
Commissioner Tony Berget, Libby | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Knowledge of Mineral Industry Transportation | | Rangeland Resources Committee (Natural Resources and Conservation) | |
Mr. John Hollenback, Gold Creek | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Cattle Producer/Rancher West of the Divide | |
Mr. Les Gilman, Alder | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Cattle Producer/Rancher Western Montana | |
Mr. Steve Hedstrom, Raynesford | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Cattle Producer/Rancher Central Montana | |
Ms. Diane Ahlgren, Winnett | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Cattle Producer/Rancher Eastern Montana | |
Mr. Noel Keogh, Nye | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Cattle Producer/Rancher Southern Montana | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end |
Rangeland Resources Committee (Natural Resources and Conservation) cont. | |
Ms. Connie Iversen, Culbertson | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Cattle Producer/Rancher Northern Montana | | State Emergency Response Commission (Military Affairs) | |
Ms. Siri Smillie, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Governor's Office Representative | |
State Employee Group Benefits Advisory Council | (Administration) | | Mr. John Putnam, Helena | Governor | 12/31/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): state employee representative | |
State Lottery Commission (Administration) | | | Mr. Frank DiFonzo, Sidney | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Law Enforcement | | | Mr. Wilbur Rehmann, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Public Representative | | |
State Parks and Recreation Board (Fish, Wildlife and Parks) | |
Ms. Diane Conradi, Whitefish | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): District 1 | | | Mr. Jeff Welch, Livingston | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): District 2 | | | Mr. Douglas Smith, Plentywood | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): District 4 | | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | State Tax Appeal Board (Administration) | | | Ms. Samantha Sanchez, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): public representative | |
State Trails Advisory Committee (STAC) | (Fish, Wildlife and Parks) | | Mr. William Parker, Malta | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | | Mr. Michael J. Dailey, Glasgow | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | | Mr. Garry Edson, Bozeman | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | | Mr. Thomas Kilmer, Helena | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | | Mr. Frank LaLiberty, Cascade | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | | Ms. Katie Morrison, Big Sky | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | | Mr. Dick Owenby, Dillon | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | | Mr. Mark Reinsel, Missoula | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | State Trails Advisory Committee (STAC) | (Fish, Wildlife and Parks) cont. | | Mr. Larry Skiles, Dillon | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | | Mr. Dan Thompson, Victor | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | | Ms. Betsy Miller, Helena | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | | Ms. Christina Miller, Billings | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | | Mr. Tom Reilly, Helena | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | | Ms. Beth R. Shumate, Helena | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | | Mr. Alan Woodmansey, Helena | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | | Ms. Angie Zanin, Helena | Director | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): none specified | | |
State Workforce Innovation Board (Labor and Industry) | |
Director Richard Opper, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Director of Department of Public Health and Human Services | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end |
State Workforce Innovation Board (Labor and Industry) cont. | |
Ms. Meg O'Leary, Big Sky | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Director of Department of Commerce | |
Mr. John Rogers, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Governor's Office Representative | |
Commissioner Pam Bucy, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Labor and Industry Commissioner | |
Statewide Independent Living Council | (Public Health and Human Services) | | Ms. Karen Underwood, Billings | Governor | 12/1/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): At-Large Member | |
Ms. Barbara Varnum, Kalispell | Governor | 12/1/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): Disabilities Community Representative | |
Mr. Dick Trerise, Helena | Governor | 12/1/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative | |
Mr. Troy Spang, Ashland | Governor | 12/1/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): Section 121 Representative | |
Mr. Tom Osborn, Black Eagle | Governor | 12/1/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): Independent Living Center Representative | |
Mr. Jarrett Clark, Denton | Governor | 12/1/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): Disabilities Community Representative | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end |
Statewide Independent Living Council (Public Health and Human Services) cont. | |
Ms. Lori Gaustad, Billings | Governor | 12/1/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): Disabilities Community Representative | |
Task Force on State Public Defender Operations | (Legislative Services Division) | | Ms. Wendy Holton, Helena | Governor | 12/31/2016 | Qualifications (if required): Group Facilitator | | | Mr. Mike Eakin, Billings | Governor | 12/31/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): Attorney experienced in the federal Indian Child Welfare Act | |
Mr. Jason Trinity Holden, Great Falls | Governor | 12/31/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): Attorney with experience in the criminal defense of misdemeanor and felony offenses Ms. Juli Pierce, Billings | Governor | 12/31/2016 |
Qualifications (if required): Attorney with experience in the prosecution of misdemeanor and felony offenses |
Transportation Commission | (Transportation) | | Ms. Barb Skelton, Billings | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): District 5 Representative | |
Sen. John Cobb, Augusta | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): District 3 Representative | |
Mr. Rick Griffith, Butte | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): District 2 Representative | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council | (Public Health and Human Services) | | Ms. Kathy Smith, Great Falls | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Advocate of Brain-Injured Persons | |
Ms. Melveena Malatare, Browning | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Advocate for Brain-Injured Persons | |
Water Pollution Control Advisory Council | (Environmental Quality) | | Dr. Debra Bucklin Sanchez, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Licensed Professional Engineer with Experience in Sanitary Engineering | |
Mr. Mitchell Leu, Columbia Falls | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Organic Waste Disposal Industry Representative | |
Mr. Dudley L. Tyler, Livingston | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Realtor Representative | |
Mr. Earl Salley, Great Falls | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Inorganic Waste Disposal Industry Representative | |
Mr. Michael Wendland, Rudyard | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Production Agriculture | |
Mr. Trevor Selch, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Fisheries Biologist | |
Mr. Keith Smith, Hamilton | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Public Works Director | |
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COUNCILS -- DECEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Board/current position holder | Appointed by | Term end | Water Pollution Control Advisory Council | (Environmental Quality) cont. | | Mr. Norris "Mack" Cole, Forsyth | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Irrigated Agriculture | |
Ms. Barbara Hall, Missoula | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Conservation Organization | |
Ms. Stevie Newman, Vaughn | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Supervisor for a Soil and Water Conservation District | | Western Interstate Energy Board (Governor) | |
Mr. Andy Poole, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Alternate Board Member | |
Mr. Jeff Blend, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 | Qualifications (if required): Board Member | | | Mr. Craig Jones, Helena | Governor | 1/1/2017 |
Qualifications (if required): Alternate Montana Representative |
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