Board Governance/Membership
The HRDC is a non profit community action agency. There are fifteen members of the HRDC Board of Directors. One-third of the members are elected public officials currently holding office, or their designated representatives. One-third of the members are low-income individuals or representatives of the low-income sector in the community. The remaining one-third represents business, industry, labor, education and other major groups of interest in the community. Members are solicited from the respective sectors and are asked to submit a letter of application. Board members review applications and appoint members to fill vacancies.
David Kack, Board Chair
Community Representative
Western Transportation Institute
David is the Program Manager for the Mobility and Public Transportation focus area at the Western Transportation Institute. Instrumental in the development of the Streamline Transit System, David served on the Streamline/Galavan Advisory Board for seven years and as the chair for six of those years. Before returning to Bozeman in 2001, David was the planner for the transit system in Fargo, North Dakota. David’s interest in transportation includes aviation, and he is a licensed commercial pilot.
Cheryl Ridgely – Vice Chair
Community Representative
Bozeman Deaconess Health Services
Cheryl is the Vice President of Business Development for Bozeman Deaconess Health Services. Cheryl is responsible for strategic planning, market research, marketing/communications, health education and information, off-campus facility development, land master planning and development and business planning for new programs and services.
Mitch Bradley
Community Representative
Gallatin Valley Food Bank – Board Member
Owner/Operator Heebs Grocery
Mitch and his wife are the owners and operators of Heebs Grocery Store in Bozeman. Mitch is a member of the Gallatin Valley Food Bank Advisory Council and currently serves as their Chair.
Ron Brey
Community Representative
Greater Gallatin Homeless Action Coalition
Ron is the former Bozeman Assistant City Manger – retired in 2008. While working for the city Ron served as the City staff responsible for assisting the Affordable Housing Task Force and Big Box Task force. Ron was the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act compliance officer and participated in numerous affordable housing projects. Ron is a founding member of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust, volunteers with Family Promise, local children programs, the Salvation Army and most recently as a member of the Greater Gallatin Homeless Coalition and a volunteer at the Warming Center.
Chris Budeski
Private Sector Representative
Civil Engineer
Chris is a civil engineer with Madison Engineering. Chris has an interest in transportation, affordable housing and service to our community. Chris is a graduate of Montana State University and has worked in Bozeman since 1992. Chris has also served on the Urban Transportation Advisory Board, The Gallatin County Community Block Grant Review Board, the Gallatin County Fair Board and the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Foundation.
Courtney Lehman
Community Representative
Head Start
Courtney is the mother of three grown daughters and has four-year -old twins. Courtney has served as served on the board for the Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce for three years and served as the Vice-President for the last year. She also was the Director for four years for the Shields Valley Baseball-Softball league and sat on the advisory board for Livingston Buy Local.
Courtney believes in being involved not only in the lives of her children but also her community. Courtney is an active part of the Head Start Policy Council.
Al Maurillo
Public Sector Representative
Park County
Al is the Region 2 Director of the Workforce Services Division. Responsible for 11 counties and five Job Service Workforce Centers, he covers Bozeman, Butte, Helena, Anaconda and Dillion. Al is a founding member of the Livingston Community Network and served as the Chair of Yellowstone Area Systems, Community Management Team from 2002-2007. Al still serves on the Executive Committee and was president of Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce.
Joe Menicucci
Public Sector Representative
City of Belgrade
Joe has been the City Manager of Belgrade since 1990. He has previous experience working as a Community Development Director for the City of Polson, Montana. Joe spends much of his time supporting his community by serving on the Belgrade Transportation Committee, Gallatin County Transportation Committee, Belgrade Kiwanis and as the chair of the Belgrade Chamber Economic Development Committee. Joe also serves on the Board of Directors for the Montana Municipal Insurance Authority, Montana Rural Development Partners and Montana Economic Development Administrators.
Kris Moos
Private Sector Representative
Moos Financial Services
Kris is the owner of Moos Financial Services in Bozeman and Gold’s Gym in Bismarck, North Dakota. Kris serves on the Board’s audit committee. He is an avid hunter and outdoorsman.
Ramona Stout
Public Sector Representative
City of Manhattan
Ramona is a retired teacher, coach, and school superintendent. She has taught in many Montana communities including, Bainville, Westby, Lewistown and Huntley Project. After receiving a Masters degree in1979 from Montana State University she served as a high school principal for six years at the Billings Central Catholic High School. After earning her superintendent credentials she served the Huntley Project Schools for 11 years. She earned her Doctorate in Education from Montana State University and served Manhattan Public Schools as Superintendent for nine years. She currently works part time as the Executive Secretary of the Montana Association of Accredited Schools. Ramona is active in the Manhattan Chamber, Rotary, Rocky Mountain R.C. &D., and formed the Manhattan Public Schools Foundation.
Kathy Tanner
Private Sector Representative
MSU, Student Affairs Division
Kathy is the Director of the Office for Community Involvement at Montana State University. Kathy works with student, staff AmeriCorps Members and MSU faculty in developing and implementing projects and programs to better connect campus resources to meet pressing community needs. The volunteer, service learning, internship and work-study opportunities that are created help students develop a strong sense of civic responsibility and a commitment to life long service while also enhancing their overall educational experience. Kathy previously worked for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank and has a long list of volunteer experience within our community. Kathy currently serves on the Board of the Montana Conservations Corps and the Advisory Councils for the Community -based Work Study Program, the MSU America Reads* America Counts Academic Tutoring Program, and Volunteer Connections of the Greater Gallatin United Way.
Gene Townsend
Public Sector Representative
City of Three Forks
Gene has been the Mayor of Three Forks, Montana for the past 17 years making him one of the longest serving active mayors. Born and raised in Three Forks, Gene has a strong commitment to the town’s residents and businesses. He serves on the HRDC Board of Directors as an advocate for residents of our more rural communities. Gene has also worked at the Luzenac America talc plant for over 30 years.
Crystal Turner
Public Sector Representative
Gallatin County
Crystal is currently the Executive Assistant to the Gallatin County Commission; she has also served as the Planning Program Assistant and worked in the Clerk and Recording Departments. Crystal is currently a member of the Three Forks City Council and brings to the Board an understanding of community needs in rural areas of Gallatin County. She interested in volunteering time and donating food to the Headwaters Area Food Bank to help serve those in need. Crystal has been an active volunteer to the “Friends of Treatment Court” program, which offers drug/alcohol-related offenders the tools to overcome addictions and lead crime-free lives. Crystal is also a member of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Council.
Billie Warford
Private Sector Representative
MSU Early Childhood Project
Billie served as the Director of the Montana early Childhood Project for 22 years. During that time she also served as Director of the HRDC Head Start Program, MSU Child Development Center and the MSU Infant and Toddler Program. Billie has written or co-written several publications regarding early childhood care, programs and resources. A graduate of Western Kentucky University and Montana State University.
If you are interested in serving on the HRDC Board of Directors please send a letter of interest and resume to: Kristin Hamburg at: admin@thehrdc.org your information will be forwarded on to the HRDC Board Nominating Committee.
The Events Calendar posts information regarding upcoming meetings.
HRDC District IX, Inc. Articles of Incorporation
The following are minutes from the 2011 HRDC Board Meetings.
April 2011 – HRDC Board Meeting
June 2011 – HRDC Board Meeting
