Boards and Committees

BEAVERHEAD COUNTY APPOINTED BOARDS – TERMS EXPIRE IN DECEMBER

  • 1Airport Board

    3 Year Term (Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2021 Mike Blinn 1715 Adams Ln
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 834-3576
    12/31/2021 Daniel Cahill 501 Trent Dr.
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 925-2189
    12/31/2022 TJ Reynolds 820 N Montana #26
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 925-1802
    12/31/2022 Tom Helle 1200 Airport Road
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-6390
    12/31/2022 Ron Gutzmer 1490 Webster Lane
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3692
  • 1Airport Appeals Board

    5 Year Term (Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2023 Larry Volkening 777 Thatcher Drive
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 925-3775
    12/31/2023 Patti Rowland PO Box 252
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-8795
    12/31/2023 VACANT
    12/31/2021 Steve Cottom PO Box 1007
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-4696
    12/31/2021 Scott Marsh Box 171
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 660-1641
  • 1Big Hole River Conservation Development Standards Review Board (4 County)

    3 Year Term (Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2020 Carl Miles PO Box 1
    Wisdom, MT 59761    		 (406) 689-3102
    12/31/2022 Justin Stanchfield 62920 Hwy 43
    Wise River, MT 59762    		 (406) 832-3341
  • 1Cemetery Board

    3 Year Term (Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2014 VACANT
    12/31/2021 Carol Dickinson 615 South Dakota
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-4708
    12/31/2022 Patti Odasz 2200 Rebich Lane
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 925-1841
  • 1County Representative to City Planning Board

    2 Year Term (Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2020 VACANT
  • 1Fair Commission

    3 Year Term (Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2020 Brandon Ferguson 2323 Bond Rd
    Dillon MT 59725    		 (406)925-2654
    12/31/2020 Dave Schuett 2775 Carrigan Lane
    Dillon MT 59725    		 (406)683-2406
    12/31/2021 Jules Marchesseault Box 1146
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 835-3372
    12/31/2021 Cathy Konen 200 Airport Road
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-6236
    12/31/2022 Jackie Sutton PO Box 240028
    Dell, MT 59724    		 (406)925-1734
    12/31/2022 Pete Hansen Box 23
    Dell, MT 59724    		 (406) 865-0521
    12/31/2022 Tyler Tintzman 134 E Reeder St
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406)403-2503
  • 1Livestock Protective Committee

    2 Year Term (Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2021 Dean Peterson 1801 Swamp Crk Rd

    Wisdom, MT  59761

    		 406-834-3176
    12/31/2020 Tom Helle 1200 Airport Road
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-6390
    12/31/2020 Ross Hansen PO Box 48
    Dell, MT 59724    		 (406) 276-3379
    Scott Anderson (Alternate) 7700 Highway 91 North
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-4980
    Bill Huntsman (Alternate) PO Box 240086
    Dell, MT 59724    		 (406) 276-3459
    Tom Tash (Alternate) 260 A Tash Lane
    Polaris, MT 59746    		 (406) 834-3400

  • 1Board of Directors for Western Montana Mental Health Center

    2 Year Term (Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2020 Tom Rice 2 South Pacific Street, Suite 4
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3750
  • labelMental Health Local Advisory Council

    4 Year Term (Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2022 Callie Triller (Consumer) 420 S Idaho St, Dillon (206)618-6236
    12/31/2022 Melainya Ryan (Consumer) PO Box 888
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-6106
    12/31/2022 Jerry Girard (UM Western Rep) 512 Highland Avenue
    Dillon, MT 59725    		  (406) 925-0642
    12/31/2022 Rick Hartz (Consumer) 2 South Pacific Street, Suite 7
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3768
    12/31/2022 Heidi Gjefle (Consumer) 710 S. Atlantic Street
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-7180
    12/31/2022 Commissioner Tom Rice (County Rep) Dillon, MT 59725 (406) 683-3750
    12/31/2020 Kim Martinell (Consumer) Dillon, MT 59725  (406) 596-1284
    12/31/2020 Tom Schumacher (Barrett Hospital Rep) 90 Hwy 91 S
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3078
    12/31/2020 Katherine Buckley-Patton (Consumer) 335 Expedition
    Dillon, MT 59725    		  (406) 660-1637
    12/31/2020 Wallace Arney (Consumer) Dillon, MT 59725 (307) 343-2610
    12/31/2020 Jennifer Malone(SW MT CHC) 610 Monroe
    Dillon, MT 59725    		  (406) 683-4440
  • labelMuseum Board

    3 Year Term (Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2020 Maryellen Wilkerson 210 North Parkview
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-2286
    12/31/2021 Neal Straus 75 Rodeo Trail
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406)660-1932
    12/31/2021 Donna Jones 1131 East Center
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-2067
    12/31/2022 Aggie Helle 1100 Stone Creek Road
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-6462
    12/31/2022 Lee Graves 109 Sunrise Street
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 660-1919
    12-31/2020 John Breen 1300 Overland Rd (406)925-2400
    12/31/2021 John Garry 220 S Arizona St (406)596-1850
  • labelPlanning Board

    2 Year Term (Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2021 Kelly Rowe PO Box 1183
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 925-1980
    12/31/2021 Larry Volkening 777 Thatcher Drive
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 925-3775
    12/31/2021 Kristen Bailey Dell, MT 59724 (406) 925-1290
    12/31/2021 Vana Taylor 8 South Idaho Street
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-4316
    12/31/2020 Richard Lawson PO Box 22
    Wisdom, MT 59761    		 (406) 689-3233
    12/31/2020 Ken Scalzone 267 Buffalo Dr
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 925-9259
    12/31/2020 Barry Emge PO Box 460525
    Polaris, MT 59746    		 (406) 834-3481
    12/31/2020 Justin Stanchfield 62920 Hwy 43
    Wise River, MT 59762    		 (406) 832-3341
    12/31/2020 Larry Yuhas 1600 Bolick Lane
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-2593
  • labelSolid Waste Board

    3 Year Term (Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2020 Tom Rice 2020 Sawmill Road
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-4831
    12/31/2020 Leaf Magnuson 740 East Glendale
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-1249
    12/31/2021 John Jackson 2 South Pacific Street
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3750
    12/31/2021 Diane Havig PO Box 12
    Wisdom, MT 59761    		 (406) 689-3275
    12/31/2022 Mike McGinley 521 South Dakota
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-4632
    12/31/2022 Darrell Miller PO Box 105
    Lima, MT 59739    		 (406) 925-1216
    Term expires when no longer Sanitarian Tom Wagenknecht 85 Lost Trail
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3770
  • labelTax Appeal Board

    3 Year Term (Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2020 Byron Martinell PO 240072
    Dell, MT 59724    		 (406) 276-3719
    12/31/2021 Jason Karch 922 East Morse Street
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-5120
    12/31/2022 Vince Husted PO Box 815
    Jackson, MT 59736    		 (406) 925-2042
  • labelWeed Control Board

    3 Year Term (Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2020 Debby Keller 8455 Highway 41
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3583
    12/31/2020 Travis Hansen PO Box 240034
    Dell, MT 59724
    12/31/2021 Dean Stanchfield 62920 Highway 43
    Wise River, MT 59762    		 (406) 832-3214
    12/31/2021 Carter Butori 6235 Highway 91 North
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-4384
    12/31/2022 Paul Hansen 4100 Medicine Lodge Road
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 681-3116
    12/31/2022 Harris Wheat PO Box 711
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-9606
    12/31/2022 Ed Coon 2020 Rebich Lane
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 660-1837
    Permanent Advisory Jessica Murray (Ext. Agent)

BEAVERHEAD COUNTY APPOINTED BOARDS – TERMS EXPIRE IN MAY OR JUNE

  • labelBeaverhead City County Board of Health

    3 Year Term (Appointed) Changed to Calendar Year terms in Jan 2020

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2020 Tom Rice (County) 2 South Pacific Street
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3750
    12/31/2020 Charlotte Quist (County) P.O. Box 109
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 925-1592
    12/31/2021 Nicole Hazelbaker (County) UM Western
    Dillon, MT 597255    		 (406) 683-7900
    12/31/2021 Russ Schwandt (Dillon) Kentucky Av
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-4935
    12/31/2021 Megan Evans (Health Officer) 1800 Blacktail Road
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 839-3082
    12/31/2019 VACANT (Lima) PO Box
    Lima, MT 59739    		 (406) 276-
    12/31/2022 Mike Klakken (Dillon) 835 East Morse
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-9526
  • labelCompensation Board

    3 Year Term (Appointed by Commissioners)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    6/30/2021 John Schuyler 610 North Montana
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-2800
    6/30/2022 LaVon Brillhart 228 East Morse
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-2860
    (406) 925-3494
    No term limit Commissioner Mike McGinley 2 South Pacific Street
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3750
    No term limit Commissioner John Jackson 2 South Pacific Street
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3750
    No term limit Commissioner Tom Rice 2 South Pacific Street
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3750
    No term limit County Attorney Jed Fitch 2 South Pacific Street
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3732
    No term limit Clerk and Recorder Stacey Reynolds 2 South Pacific Street
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3722
    No term limit Sheriff Paul Craft 2 South Pacific Street
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3707
    No term limit Supt. Of Schools Linda Marsh 2 South Pacific Street
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3737

ELECTED BOARDS – TERMS EXPIRE IN MAY

  • labelBeaverhead County Water and/or Sewer District - Jackson

    Jeanette Robertson – Clerk
    P.O. Box 792
    Jackson MT 59736
    (406) 834-3264

    4 Year Term (Elected)
    (Directors fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term. If no election Directors fill by acclamation or by appointment)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    05/31/2022 Sandra Lapham PO Box 827
    Jackson, MT 59736    		 (406) 834-3118
    05/31/2020 Rick Harwood harwoodgroupllc@gmail.com (509) 995-8753
    05/31/2022 Walt Zobell Box 22
    Jackson, MT 59736    		 (406) 834-3168
    05/31/2020 VACANT Jackson, MT 59736 (406)
    05/31/2020 Bob Nelson Jackson, MT 59736 (406) 660-0750
  • labelBeaverhead County Water and/or Sewer District - Red Rock

    Kevin Peck – Clerk
    PO Box 1046
    Dillon MT 59725
    (406) 683-4254

    4 Year Term (Elected)
    (Directors fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term. If no election Directors fill by acclamation or by appointment)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    05/31/2022 Allen C. Martinell PO Box 240077
    Dell, MT 59724    		 (406) 276-3380
    05/31/2022 M.E. Wolf PO Box 65
    Dell, MT 59724    		 (406) 276-3307
    05/31/2020 Clint Broere PO Box 240024
    Dell, MT 59724    		 (406) 276-3682
    05/31/2020 Wayne Potter PO Box 240053
    Dell, MT 59724    		 (406) 276-3660
    05/31/2020 Rulon Buhler PO Box 240204
    Lima, MT 59739    		 (406) 276-3450
  • labelBeaverhead County Water and/or Sewer District - Wisdom

    Janice Wasser – Clerk
    PO Box 71
    Wisdom MT 59761
    (406) 689-3333

    4 Year Term (Elected)
    (Directors fill vacancies by appointment for remainder of term. If no election Directors fill by acclamation or by appointment)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    05/31/2022 Dennis Havig PO Box 12

    Wisdom, MT 59761

    		 (406) 689-3102
    05/31/2022 Chancy Campbell PO Box 267
    Wisdom, MT 59761    		 (406) 689-3239
    05/31/2020 David Miller PO Box 73
    Wisdom, MT 59761    		 (406)689-3143
    05/31/2020 Lori Stevenson PO Box 143
    Wisdom, MT 59761    		 (406) 689-3440
    05/31/2020 Ken Wiggins PO Box 21
    Wisdom, MT 59761    		 (406)
  • labelSoil Conservation District

    Jamie Cottom – Administrator
    420 Barrett
    Dillon, MT 59725

    (406) 683-3802 – Clerk

    4 Year Term (Elected)
    (If no election District Commissioners fill by acclamation or by appointment)

    3 Year Term for Urban Supervisors
    (Supervisors fill vacancies by appointment until next regular election.)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    12/31/2020 Byron Martinell (Supervisor) PO Box 240072
    Dell, MT 59724    		 (406) 276-3435
    12/31/2022 Richard Nordquist (Supervisor) 26 Ramshorn
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-5862
    12/31/2020 Tom Miller (Supervisor) 1250 Carrigan Lane
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-4998
    12/31/2020 Carl Malesich (Supervisor) 9575A Highway 41
    Dillon, MT 59275    		 (406) 683-2012
    12/31/2020 Harris Wheat (Supervisor) Box 711
    Dillon, MT 59739    		 (406) 925-0831
    12/31/2022 Billiette Brooks (Supervisor) Dillon, MT 59725 (406) 450-8896
    12/31/2022 Jerry Meine (Supervisor) 590 Meine Lane
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-5402

ELECTED BOARDS – TERMS EXPIRE IN MAY OR JUNE

  • labelEast Bench Irrigation District Commissioners

    Susanna Ruby (406) 683-2307
    William Fanning (406) 551-4868

    3 Year Terms (Elected/Appointed)
    (If nominating petition is filed, but no election, County Commissioners appoint by acclamation.)
    (If no nominating petition is filed, the Irrigation District Commissioners appoint.)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    5/31/2020 Larry Martin (Precinct #4) 225 Canal Road
    Twin Bridges, MT 59754    		 (406) 684-5756
    5/31/2020 Ron Nye (Precinct #5) 340 Nye Road
    Twin Bridges, MT 59754    		 (406) 684-5226
    5/31/2021 Peter G. Rebish (Precinct #1) 3700 Highway 41
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-5725
    5/31/2021 Gil Stoddard (Precinct #2) 210 Stoddard Lane
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-2068
    5/31/2022 Matt Christiansen (Precinct #3) 3750 Christiansen Lane
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-2569
  • labelFire District No. 1 - Lima

    By Resolution

    PO Box 161
    Lima, MT 59739
    3 Year Term (Elected/Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment until next regular election)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    5/31/2020 Les Duffner PO Box 278
    Lima, MT 59739    		 (406) 276-3302
    5/31/2020 Wayne Potter PO Box 240053
    Dell, MT 59724    		 (406) 276-3660
    5/31/2020 Richard Roden PO Box 275
    Lima, MT 59739
    5/31/2022 Byron L. Martinell PO Box 240072
    Dell, MT 59724    		 (406) 276-3435
    5/31/2022 William Martinell PO Box 240050
    Dell, MT 59724    		 (406) 276-3310
  • labelFire District No. 2 - Beaverhead County

    By Resolution

    405 North Idaho
    Dillon, MT 59725

    3 Year Term (Elected/Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment until next regular election)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    5/31/2020 Jim Watkins 145 North Lane
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-5305
    5/31/2020 Leslie A. “Will” Staudenmeyer 12775 Bannack Rd
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 681-3182
    5/31/2021 Richard Newton 1050 Clark Lane
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-4558
    5/31/2022 Roy Cornell 1200 Blacktail Road
    Dillon, MT 59275    		 (406) 683-5658
    5/31/2022 William D. Walker 4478 Highway 91
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-2808
  • labelFire District No. 3 - Big Hole Valley

    By Resolution

    PO Box 32
    Wisdom, MT 59761

    3 Year Term (Elected/Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment until next regular election)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    5/31/2020 Larry Christiansen PO Box 208
    Wisdom, MT 59761    		 (406) 689-3237
    5/31/2020 Joe Johnson PO Box 852
    Jackson, MT 59736    		 (406) 834-3127
    5/31/2021 Rex Caraker PO Box 22
    Wisdom, MT 59761    		 (406) 689-3333
    5/31/2021 Guy Peterson PO Box 126
    Wisdom, MT 59761    		 (406) 689-3141
    5/31/2022 Robert Ray Nelson 990 Warm Springs Cr Road
    Jackson, MT 59736    		 (406) 834-3166
  • labelFire District No. 4 - Grasshopper Valley

    By Resolution

    PO Box 460484
    Polaris, MT 59746

    3 Year Term (Elected/Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment until next regular election)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    5/31/2020 Shelly Boyd PO Box 460452
    Polaris, MT 59746    		 (406) 834-3497
    5/31/2021 Steve Robinson PO Box 460521
    Polaris, MT 59746    		 (406) 834-3445
    5/31/2021 Steve Porter PO Box 460481
    Polaris, MT 59746    		 (406) 834-3520
    5/31/2022 Joyce Harrison 26002 Hwy 278
    Dillon, MT 59275    		 (406) 834-3428
    5/31/2022 Tony Haag PO Box 460472
    Polaris, MT 59746
  • labelFire District No. 5 - Wise River

    By Resolution

    PO Box 56
    Wise River, MT 59762

    3 Year Term (Elected/Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment until next regular election)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    5/31/2020 Marv Johnson PO Box 102
    Wise River, MT 59762    		 (406) 832-3227
    5/31/2020 Liz Jones 64542 MT Hwy 43
    Wise River, MT 59762    		 (406) 832-3219
    5/31/2021 Lu Kirkpatrick PO Box 37
    Wise River, MT  59762    		 (406) 832-3167
    5/31/2021 Cindy Sorich PO Box 56
    Wise River, MT  59762    		 (406) 832-3485
    5/31/2022 Sunny Ralson 54289 MT Hwy 43
    Wise River, MT 59762    		 (406) 832-3143
  • labelHospital District - Beaverhead County

    By Resolution

    3 Year Term (Elected/Appointed)
    (Commissioners fill vacancies by appointment until next regular election)

    Term Expires Name Address Phone
    5/31/2020 Lawrence Morrisroe 20 Fox Court
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-1288
    5/31/2021 Patti Mitchell 2785 Flynn Lane
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-4989
    5/31/2021 Nate Finch 3570 Bannack Bench Road
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 834-3500
    5/31/2022 Joe Morstein 575 Laknar Lane
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-2222
    5/31/2022 Shane Puyear PO Box 1471
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-1601

BOARDS/POSITIONS – NO TERM LIMITS

  • label911 / Communications Board
    Title Name Address Phone
    EMS Representative
    (911 Board Appoints)    		 Cindy Sorich PO Box 56, Wise River 59762 (406)832-3485
    Fire Districts Representative
    (911 Board Appoints)    		 Travis Wilson 21 N Washington
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 925-0594
    Beaverhead County Sheriff Paul Craft 2 S Pacific St., Ste 16, Dillon (406) 683-3700
    Dillon City Police Chief Don Guiberson 125 N Idaho, Dillon (406) 683-3701
    County DES Coordinator Tom Wagenknecht 2 S Pacific St., Ste. 12, Dillon (406) 683-3770
    County Commissioner Mike McGinley 2 S Pacific St., Ste 4, Dillon (406) 683-3750
    Dillon City Councilperson Bill Shaffer 205 W Center St, Dillon (406)925-3570
  • labelHeadwaters RC&D Area, Inc.

    Commissioners Appoint (No date of expiration)

    Name Address Phone
    Mike McGinley 2 South Pacific St., Ste #4
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3750
  • labelHuman Resource Council - District XII

    Commissioners Appoint (No date of expiration)

    Name Address Phone
    Rick Hartz 1021 East Reeder
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-4506
  • labelJuvenile Detention Board of Directors

    Commissioners Appoint (No date of expiration)

    Name Address Phone
    Mike McGinley 2 South Pacific St., #4
    Dillon, MT 59725    		 (406) 683-3750