BOARD APPOINTEES AND VACANCIES

 

Section 2-15-108, MCA, passed by the 1991 Legislature, directed that all appointing authorities of all appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of state government take positive action to attain gender balance and proportional representation of minority residents to the greatest extent possible.

 

One directive of 2-15-108, MCA, is that the Secretary of State publish monthly in the Montana Administrative Register a list of appointees and upcoming or current vacancies on those boards and councils.

 

In this issue, appointments effective in March 2013 appear. Vacancies scheduled to appear from May 1, 2013, through July 31, 2013, are listed, as are current vacancies due to resignations or other reasons. Individuals interested in serving on a board should refer to the bill that created the board for details about the number of members to be appointed and necessary qualifications.

 

Each month, the previous month's appointees are printed, and current and upcoming vacancies for the next three months are published.

 

 

 IMPORTANT

 

Membership on boards and commissions changes constantly. The following lists are current as of April 1, 2013.

 

For the most up-to-date information of the status of membership, or for more detailed information on the qualifications and requirements to serve on a board, contact the appointing authority.

 

 BOARD AND COUNCIL APPOINTEES FROM MARCH 2013

 

                                                                                                                                   Appointment/

Appointee                                              Appointed by                 Succeeds               End Date

 

Board of Aeronautics (Transportation)

Mr. Bill Hunt Jr.                                     Governor                        reappointed            3/29/2013

Shelby                                                                                                                                1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): representative of the Montana League of Cities and Towns and an Attorney

 

Mr. Fred Leistiko                                   Governor                        reappointed            3/29/2013

Kalispell                                                                                                                              1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): representative of the Montana Airport Management Association

 

Mr. Roger Lincoln                                 Governor                        reappointed            3/29/2013

Gildford                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): member of the Montana Aerial Applicators' Association

 

Ms. Tricia McKenna                             Governor                        Schye                      3/29/2013

Bozeman                                                                                                                            1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): member of the Montana Pilots' Association

 

Board of Chiropractors (Labor and Industry)

Dr. Cathleen Fellows                           Governor                        reappointed            3/15/2013

Billings                                                                                                                                1/1/2016

Qualifications (if required): Chiropractor

 

Board of Crime Control (Justice)

Mr. Mike Batista                                    Governor                        Ferriter                     3/15/2013

Helena                                                                                                                                1/1/2015

Qualifications (if required): Law Enforcement Representative

 

Ms. Pamela Carbonari                         Governor                        reappointed            3/15/2013

Kalispell                                                                                                                              1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Youth Justice Council Chair

 

Mr. James R. Cashell                          Governor                        Hanser                     3/15/2013

Bozeman                                                                                                                            1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative

 

Chief William Dial                                Governor                        Erickson                  3/15/2013

Whitefish                                                                                                                            1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Local Law Enforcement Representative

 

Sheriff Leo C. Dutton                          Governor                        Cashell                    3/15/2013

Helena                                                                                                                                1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Local Law Enforcement Representative

 

Mr. Curtis Harper                                  Governor                        Anderson               3/15/2013

Billings                                                                                                                                1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative

 

Mr. William Hooks                                Governor                        Hood                        3/15/2013

Helena                                                                                                                                1/1/2015

Qualifications (if required): Criminal Justice Agency Representative

 

Mr. Steve McArthur                              Governor                        reappointed            3/15/2013

Butte                                                                                                                                    1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Community Corrections Representative

 

Ms. Beth McLaughlin                          Governor                        Menzies                   3/15/2013

Helena                                                                                                                                1/1/2015

Qualifications (if required): Judge/Judiciary Representative

 

Mrs. Michelle Miller                              Governor                        Baker‑Hajek           3/15/2013

Butte                                                                                                                                    1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Community Based Organization Representative

 

Mr. Nickolas C. Murnion                     Governor                        reappointed            3/15/2013

Glasgow                                                                                                                             1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Law Enforcement Representative

 

Commissioner Laura Obert                Governor                        reappointed            3/15/2013

Townsend                                                                                                                          1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Local Government Representative

 

Board of Horseracing (Livestock)

Mr. Steve Austin                                   Governor                        reappointed            3/29/2013

Helena                                                                                                                                1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): District 5 Representative

 

Sen. Dale Mahlum                               Governor                        reappointed            3/29/2013

Missoula                                                                                                                             1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): member of the Horseracing Industry

 

Mr. Shawn Real Bird                           Governor                        reappointed            3/29/2013

Garryowen                                                                                                                         1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): District 2 Representative

 

Mr. Ralph Young                                         Governor                reappointed            3/29/2013

Columbus                                                                                                                          1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): member of the Horseracing Industry

 

Board of Housing (Commerce)

Ms. Ingrid Firemoon                                    Governor                Black Eagle            3/29/2013

Wolf Point                                                                                                                          1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative

 

Mr. Pat Melby                                                Governor                Scanlin                   3/29/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Attorney

 

Board of Livestock (Livestock)

Mr. John Lehfeldt                                         Governor                reappointed            3/26/2013

Lavina                                                                                                                                1/1/2019

Qualifications (if required): Sheep Producer

 

Mr. John Scully                                            Governor                Boone                     3/26/2013

Bozeman                                                                                                                           1/1/2019

Qualifications (if required): Cattle Producer

 

Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (Labor and Industry)

Ms. Caryn Kallay                                          Governor                Stergar                    3/29/2013

Ronan                                                                                                                            12/31/2014

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative

 

Ms. Brenda Toner                                        Governor                Yocom                     3/29/2013

Missoula                                                                                                                        12/31/2016

Qualifications (if required): Occupational Therapist

 

Ms. Lora Wier                                                Governor                Furey                       3/29/2013

Choteau                                                                                                                        12/31/2016

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative

 

Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (Natural Resources and Conservation)

Mr. John Evans                                            Governor                Bradshaw               3/29/2013

Butte                                                                                                                                   1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): oil and gas industry representative

 

Sen. Linda Nelson                                      Governor                reappointed            3/29/2013

Medicine Lake                                                                                                                  1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): landowner with minerals

 

Director Mary Sexton                                   Governor                Gunderson             3/29/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): public representative

 

Mr. Wayne Smith                                         Governor                reappointed            3/29/2013

Valier                                                                                                                                  1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): oil and gas industry representative

 

Board of Optometry (Labor and Industry)

Dr. Marcus Kelley                                        Governor                Svennungsen       3/29/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               4/3/2017

Qualifications (if required): optometrist

 

Board of Personnel Appeals (Labor and Industry)

Ms. Rina Fontana‑Moore                           Governor                Stanton                   3/22/2013

Great Falls                                                                                                                         1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Management Representative

 

Mr. Quinton Nyman                                     Governor                reappointed            3/22/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Labor Union Representative

 

Mr. James P. Reardon                                Governor                reappointed            3/22/2013

East Helena                                                                                                                      1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Labor Union Representative

 

Board of Public Education (Education)

Mr. Paul Andersen                                      Governor                Cordier                    3/18/2013

Bozeman                                                                                                                           2/1/2020

Qualifications (if required): District 1

 

Board of Regents (Education)

Mr. Major Robinson                                     Governor                reappointed            3/18/2013

Billings                                                                                                                               2/1/2018

Qualifications (if required): District 2 Representative

 

Mr. Paul Tuss                                               Governor                reappointed            3/18/2013

Havre                                                                                                                                  2/1/2020

Qualifications (if required): District 2 Representative

 

Capitol Complex Advisory Council (Administration)

Dr. Aimee R. Ameline                                 Governor                reappointed            3/29/2013

Great Falls                                                                                                                       3/29/2018

Qualifications (if required): Dentist

 

Ms. Sheena Wilson                                     Governor                Miller                        3/26/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative

 

Economic Development Advisory Council (Commerce)

Mr. Brent Campbell                                      Governor                Hogan                     3/29/2013

Missoula                                                                                                                          7/23/2014

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative

 

Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission (Fish, Wildlife and Parks)

Rep. Bob Ream                                            Governor                reappointed            3/17/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): District 1 Representative

 

Mr. Richard Stuker                                       Governor                Moody                     3/17/2013

Chinook                                                                                                                             1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): District 3 Representative

 

Mr. Matthew Tourlotte                                  Governor                Colton                     3/17/2013

Billings                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): District 5 Representative

 

Mr. Lawrence Wetsit                                    Governor                Stafne                     3/17/2013

Wolf Point                                                                                                                          1/1/2015

Qualifications (if required): District 4 Representative

 

Flathead Basin Commission (Natural Resources and Conservation)

Mr. Chas. Cartwright                                   Governor                Sogard                    3/22/2013

Columbia Falls                                                                                                               10/1/2013

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative

 

Land Information Advisory Council (Administration)

Director Jeff Hagener                                  Governor                Maurier                    3/20/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative

 

Rep. Mike Kadas                                          Governor                Bucks                      3/20/2013

Missoula                                                                                                                            1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative

 

Ms. Tracy Stone-Manning                          Governor                Opper                      3/20/2013

Missoula                                                                                                                            1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative

 

Director Mike Tooley                                    Governor                Reardon                  3/20/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Agency Representative

 

Livestock Loss Board (Livestock)

Mrs. Whitney Klasna                                   Governor                not listed                 3/26/2013

Lambert                                                                                                                              1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative with experience in Livestock

 

Montana Facility Finance Authority (Commerce)

Mr. James W. (Bill) Kearns                         Governor                reappointed            3/15/2013

Townsend                                                                                                                          1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative

 

Mr. Richard C. King                                     Governor                reappointed            3/15/2013

Missoula                                                                                                                            1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative

 

Mr. Jon Marchi                                              Governor                reappointed            3/15/2013

Polson                                                                                                                                1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative

 

Mr. Larry Putnam                                         Governor                reappointed            3/15/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative

 

Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council (POST Council) (Justice)

Mrs. Laurel Bulson                                      Governor                McCave                   3/15/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Detention Center Representative

 

Ms. Kim Burdick                                           Governor                McCarthy                3/15/2013

Fort Benton                                                                                                                       1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative

 

Sheriff Tony Harbaugh                               Governor                reappointed            3/15/2013

Miles City                                                                                                                           1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Sheriff

 

Mr. William J. "Bill" LaBrie                          Governor                Hanser                    3/15/2013

Whitefish                                                                                                                           1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Board of Crime Control Representative

 

Mr. John Strandell                                       Governor                Betz                         3/15/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): State Government Law Enforcement Representative

 

Mr. Jim Thomas                                            Governor                Murray                     3/15/2013

Canyon Creek                                                                                                                  1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Public Representative

 

Resource Conservation Advisory Council (Natural Resources and Conservation)

Mr. Bob Breipohl                                          Director                   Mattelin                   3/20/2013

Saco                                                                                                                                 3/20/2015

Qualifications (if required): Eastern Montana

 

Mr. Pete Dallaserra                                      Director                   not listed                 3/20/2013

Butte                                                                                                                                 3/20/2015

Qualifications (if required): General Public

 

Ms. Lauraine Johnson                                Director                   not listed                 3/20/2013

Plains                                                                                                                               3/20/2015

Qualifications (if required): Western Montana

 

Ms. Judi Knapp                                            Director                   Hanser                    3/20/2013

Hysham                                                                                                                           3/20/2015

Qualifications (if required): South Central Montana

 

State Emergency Response Commission (Military Affairs)

Mr. O. Ramsey Offerdal                              Director                   not listed                 3/20/2013

Conrad                                                                                                                             3/20/2015

Qualifications (if required): North Central Montana

 

General John Walsh                                   Governor                Wilson                     3/29/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Governor's Office Representative

 

State Workforce Investment Board (Labor and Industry)

Director Pam Bucy                                       Governor                Kelly                        3/20/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Labor and Industry Commissioner

 

Ms. Meg O'Leary                                          Governor                Schwinden             3/20/2013

Big Sky                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Director of Department of Commerce

 

Director Richard Opper                               Governor                Whiting‑Sorrell      3/20/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Director of Department of Public Health and Human Services

 

Mr. John Rogers                                          Governor                Barrett                      3/20/2013

Helena                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): Governor's Office Representative

 

Transportation Commission (Transportation)

Mr. Larry Aber                                               Governor     Seymour‑Winterburn       3/29/2013

Columbus                                                                                                                          1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): District 3 Representative

 

Sen. John Cobb                                           Governor       Seymour‑Winterburn     3/29/2013

Augusta                                                                                                                             1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): District 3 Representative

 

Mr. Rick Griffith                                            Governor                reappointed            3/29/2013

Butte                                                                                                                                   1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): District 2 Representative

 

Ms. Barb Skelton                                          Governor                reappointed            3/29/2013

Billings                                                                                                                               1/1/2017

Qualifications (if required): District 5 Representative

 

Upper Clark Fork River Basin Remediation and Restoration Advisory Council (Justice)

Director John Tubbs                                    Governor                Sexton                     3/20/2013

Helena                                                                                                                             7/31/2013

Qualifications (if required): Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation