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PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


General Information

111 N Sanders
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604-4210 		444-5622
TTY (Text Telephone) 444-2590
FAX Number 444-1970
Website www.dphhs.mt.gov

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

111 N Sanders, Room 301
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604-4210

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Director, Anna Whiting Sorrell 444-5622
Chief Operations Officer, Laurie Lamson 444-2754
Medicaid Services Director, Mary Dalton 444-4084
Public Information Officer, Jon Ebelt 444-0936
Office Manager, Mary Eve Kulawik 444-5623

Office of Budget and Finance

111 North Sanders, Room 6
Helena, MT 59601
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Chief, Scott Sim 444-4216
Budget Analyst, Robert Hamud 444-4578
Budget Analyst, Kari Kimball 444-3269
Budget Analyst, Carl McMahon 444-9358
Budget Analyst, Candi Mullenbach 444-2787
Budget Analyst, Virginia Stroh 444-4128
Budget Analyst 444-2780
Random Moment Time Study 444-9795
FAX Number 444-7358

Office of Legal Affairs

111 North Sanders, Room 211
Helena, MT 59601
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Legal Secretary, Gwen Knight 444-9503
Legal Secretary, Rhonda Lesofski 444-4094
Paralegal, Dawn Sliva 443-4018
Chief Legal Counsel, Russ Cater 444-5626
Deputy Chief Legal Counsel, Bernie Jacobs 444-0207
Attorney, Frank Clinch 444-3127
Attorney, Donna Davis 444-4589
Attorney, Geralyn Driscoll 444-5331
Attorney, Barbara Hoffmann 444-5625
Attorney, John Koch 444-4095
Attorney, Paulette Kohman 444-1258
Attorney, Cary Lund 444-5624
Attorney, Michelle Maltese 444-4123
Attorney, Shannon McDonald 444-2644
Attorney, Lisa Swanson 444-5904
Attorney, Laura Vachowski 444-9129
Attorney 444-1480
FAX Number 444-9744

Office of Planning, Coordination and Analysis

111 North Sanders, Room 301
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59601
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Administrator, Gail Briese-Zimmer 444-9740
Operations Research Analyst Supervisor, Ryan Jose 444-3666
Operations Research Analyst, Eric Higginbotham 444-6938
Operations Research Analyst, Dick Kain 444-0143
Medicaid Analyst, Debra Stipcich 444-0062
Medicaid Analyst, Jo Thompson 444-2584
Medicaid Infrastructure Grant Project Director, Barb Kriskovich 494-0312
Medicaid Management Information System Project Director, Michelle Gillespie 444-1813
Senior Medicaid Policy Analyst, Duane Preshinger 444-4145
Administrative Assistant, Angela Benton 444-9772
FAX Number 444-1970

Personnel / Human Resources

111 North Sanders, Room 202
Helena, MT 59601
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Human Resources Director, Kathy Bramer 444-3426
Human Resources Specialist, Tammy Brummett-Scoggin 444-4549
Human Resources Specialist, Patty Smith 444-4211
Human Resources Specialist, Mitchell Stukaloff 444-5935
Human Resources Administrative Assistant, Susan Samson 444-4206
Human Resources Technician, Alex Read 444-3136
Recruitment Manager, Tina Berkshire 444-4550
Recruitment Assistant, Sabrina Brott 444-1918
Recruitment Assistant, Julie Stewart 444-2912
Safety and Security Coordinator, Joe McAnally 444-1544
Safety Coordinator, Kathy Battrick 444-5937
FAX Number 444-0262

Prevention Resource Center

100 N Park, Suite 130
Helena, MT 59620
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Director, Vicki Turner 444-3484
Program Specialist 444-9654
VISTA Leader 444-3925
VISTA Leader 444-9655
FAX Number 444-4435

ADDICTIVE AND MENTAL DISORDERS DIVISION

555 Fuller Avenue
PO Box 202905
Helena, MT 59620
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Main Number 444-3964
Administrator, Lou Thompson 444-3969
Deputy Administrator, Bob Mullen 444-3518
Behavioral Health Program Facilitator, Deb Matteucci 444-2013
Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Karl Rosston 444-3349
Office Manager, Susan Haran 444-3907
Administrative Assistant, Laura McNamara 444-4928
MH Administrative Assistant, Carol Davidson 444-7209
FAX Number 444-4435

Chemical Dependency Bureau

555 Fuller Avenue
PO Box 202905
Helena, MT 59620
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Chief, Joan Cassidy 444-6981
Program Monitoring & Data Officer 444-9304
Program Planning & Outcome Officer, Jackie Jandt 444-9656
CD Program Officer, Rodney Boyer 444-9582
Program Officer, Chuck Michaud 444-7924
Program Officer, Ken Taylor 444-1202
Program Officer, Curtis Weiler 444-7926
Training Officer, Michelle Harbosen 444-4926

Mental Health Services Bureau

555 Fuller Avenue
PO Box 202905
Helena, MT 59620
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Mental Health Information 888-866-0328
Mental Health Behavioral Analyst, Deborah Rumberger 444-1955
Community Resources and Support Manager, Dan Ladd 444-9344
Planner/Consumer Relations, Marcia Armstrong 444-2878
Program Manager, Deb Sanchez 444-2706
Quality Assurance Manager, Bobbi Renner 444-4927
Mental Health Eligibility Specialist, Becky Corbett 444-9530
MH Program Officer, Linda Nelson 444-9330
Clinical Program Officer, Cindy Jensen 444-3356
Community Program Officer, Anaconda, Dennis Cox 563-7054
Community Program Officer, Billings, Ellen Gartner 655-7622
Community Program Officer, Great Falls, Jane Wilson 454-6078
Community Program Officer, Kalispell, Mary Jane Fox 257-3094
Community Program Officer, Miles City, Antonia Klein 234-1866
Community Liaison Officer, Helena 444-4513
Community Liaison Officer, Butte, Lisa Miller 533-9311
Community Liaison Officer, Butte, Teri 'Marie' O'Herron 533-9310
Community Liaison Officer, Missoula, Vicky Varichak 241-7369
Community Liaison Officer, Missoula, Kristin Young 241-7226

Operations Bureau

555 Fuller Avenue
PO Box 202905
Helena, MT 59620
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Chief, Gerald 'Jerry' Foley 444-3964
Budget Officer, Jeff Lustgraaf 444-3520
Contract Manager, Nancy McGrorty 444-4423
Fiscal Officer, Mary Anne Aafedt 444-9311
Information Systems Manager, Dennis Prody 444-4922
Program Analyst, Mary Letang 444-9635

Mental Health Nursing Care Center

800 Casino Creek Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
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Administrator, Glenda Oldenburg 538-7451
FAX Number 535-2863
For a complete listing, see Lewistown

Montana Chemical Dependency Center

2500 Continental Drive
Butte, MT 59701
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Main Number 496-5400
Administrator, Dave Peshek 496-5414
FAX Number 496-5437
For a complete listing, see Butte

Montana State Hospital

Warm Springs, MT 59756-0300
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Administrator, Ed Amberg 693-7010
Hospital Operator 693-7000
FAX Number 693-7069
For a complete listing, see Warm Springs

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

111 N Sanders, Room 108
Helena, MT 59604
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Administrator, Marie Matthews 444-9407

Business Services Bureau

111 N Sanders, Rooms 105, 108
Helena, MT 59604
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Chief 444-5369
Fiscal Policy Analyst, Ilia Munson 444-4180
Fiscal Policy Analyst, Roger Schlosser 444-0580
Fiscal Policy Analyst, Darla Tenter 444-1671
Accounts Receivable Unit
Supervisor, Beth Dickson 444-7344
Accounting Technician, Shanon McMaster 444-4061
Accounting Technician, Amy Wark 444-4230
Business Operations Section
Manager, Terri Johns 444-9791
Property Officer, Erin Cobban 444-3961
Cost Accounting Section
Manager, Bill Alger 444-5909
Accountant, Christine Dighans 444-9045
Accountant, Renee Foster 444-4052
Accountant, Brenda Wilson-McGee 444-5934
Purchasing Unit
Room 8
Purchasing, Jennifer Garza 444-2851
Purchasing, Gwen Ungerman 444-0546

Fiscal Operations Bureau

111 N Sanders, Room 108
Helena, MT 59604
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Chief, Bill Kloker 444-4058
Administrative Support, Marcene Stapley 444-3130
Administrative Assistant, Kathleen Frandsen 444-3110
FAX Number 444-9763
Federal Reporting and General Ledger Section
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Fiscal Manager, Jean Schiller 444-5947
Supervisor, Connie Simurdak 444-9792
Supervisor, Yvonne Sutliff 444-4053
Accountant, Rose 'Penny' Abrahamson 444-4062
Accountant, Jim Cervelli 444-4059
Accountant, Stephanie Daniels 444-7049
Accountant, Mary Gee 444-3941
Accountant, Samantha Lavin 444-4134
Accountant, Karen Kirschman 444-2797
Accountant, Mae Schwartz 444-4802
Accountant, Kenn Winegar 444-3823
Accountant 444-4538
Operations and Contracts Payments Section
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Fiscal Manager, Tom Simmons 444-4937
Accounting Supervisor, Susan Austad 444-4060
Accounting Supervisor, Susan Meyer 444-3716
Accountant, Cheri Strong 444-4072
Accounting Specialist, Jay Duncan 444-5966
Accounting Technician, Caroline Edquist 444-6012
Accounting Technician, Dustin Hendrickson 444-4257
Accounting Technician, Kathy Keller 444-4051
Accounting Technician, Glenna Kurns 444-5932
Accounting Technician, Chris Smith 444-4049
Accounting Technician, Linda Stueven 444-5933
Accounting Technician, Teri Weikert 444-4537
Accounting Technician 444-3649
Payroll Section
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Payroll Supervisor 444-4054
Payroll Technician, Jennifer Baron 444-5636
Payroll Technician, Cyndi Davis 444-3873
Payroll Technician, Valerie Ewals 444-1686
FAX Number 444-6912
Reimbursement and Financial Investigations Section
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Fiscal Manager, Darlene Rutledge 444-4497
Billing Unit Supervisor, Jackie Love 444-4495
Financial Investigator, Debbie Peterson 444-3416
Financial Investigator, Montana Chemical Dependency Center, Kay Mulcahy 496-3864
Financial Investigator, Montana Developmental Center, Peggy Bennetts 496-5407
Financial Investigator, Montana State Hospital, Cindy Clark 693-7505
Financial Investigator, Montana State Hospital, Calvin Trainor 693-7229
Accounting Technician, Sharon DeBoer 444-4499
Accounting Technician, Aimee Collison 444-3097
Accounting Technician, Rita Frankforter 444-2019
Accounting Technician, Sandy Karrick-Nelson 444-5443
Accounting Technician, Becky Nettleton 444-4498

Support and Vital Records Services Bureau

111 N Sanders, Room 205
Helena, MT 59604
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Chief 444-0112
Budget Analyst, Mary Guse 444-0279

Internal Support

111 N Sanders, Rooms 3, 4, 5 and 8
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1400 Broadway, Room A111
Helena, MT 59604
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Facilities Manager, Room 4, Paul Haskell 444-5226
Internal Support Manager, Room 8, Debbie Smithson 444-3912
Forms/Records Management, Room 8, Cathy Roberts 444-7355
Forms/Shipping, Room 3, Randy Mockel 444-3945
DPHHS Mailroom Supervisor, Room 3, Lee Davis 444-3453
DPHHS Mailroom, Room 3, Darrell Moore 444-3453
Maintenance, Room 3 444-3453
DOA Quick Copy/Sanders Building, Room 5, Peggy Leslie 444-2583
Cogswell Mailroom, Room A111, Gordon Buck 444-9524
FAX Number 444-7358

Office of Vital Statistics

111 N Sanders, Room 205
Helena, MT 59604
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Birth Certificate Issuance 444-2685
Vital Records 444-4228
Section Supervisor, Jim Edgar 444-4250
Program Specialist, Karin Ferlicka 444-5249
Program Specialist, Kathy Thompson 444-0692
Statistical Information Research Specialist, Bruce Schwartz 444-1756
Statistician, David Fulgham 444-1746
Statistical Technician, Cody Custis 444-3141
Data Acquisition Specialist, Kathy Farrar 444-1986
Administrative Support, JoAnne Carr 444-9039
Administrative Support, Monica Edgar 444-2685
Administrative Support, Paula Naccarato 444-4251
Administrative Support, Vera Ronnemose 444-4226
Administrative Support, Kiri Willoughby 444-4252
Administrative Support 444-0693
Administrative Support 444-0729
FAX Number 444-1803

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION

1400 Broadway, Room C118
Helena, MT 59604
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General Information 444-5900
Administrator, Shirley K Brown 444-5906
Staff Attorney, Bridgitt Erickson 444-1480
Administrative Officer/Training Supervisor, Mary Peterson 444-7068
Child Abuse Hotline (24 hrs/7 days) Toll Free (In State Only) 866-820-5437
TTY (24 hrs/7 days) Toll Free 866-341-8811
National Domestic Violence Hotline Toll Free 800-799-7233
FAX Number 444-5956

Administrative Support Unit

1400 Broadway, Room C118
Helena, MT 59604
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Main Number 444-5900
Office Manager, Kathy Munson 444-4192
Administrative Support, Robin Roberts 444-5977
Administrative Support, Janine House 444-0573
Administrative Support/Receptionist 444-1860
FAX Number 444-5956

Training Unit

1400 Broadway, Room C118
Helena, MT 59604
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Training Supervisor, Mary Peterson 444-7068
Training Officer, Lisa Benevides 444-1672
Training Officer, Jack Clearman 444-5976

Centralized Intake Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room C118
Helena, MT 59604
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Chief, Ryan Tofflemire 444-4164
CI Supervisor, Yvette Keller 444-9065
CI Supervisor, Larry Loberg 444-9064
CI Specialist, Nancy Beauchea 444-9395
CI Specialist, Pat Daughenbaugh 444-9224
CI Specialist, Jo Dee Devereaux 444-9392
CI Specialist, Mike Gagnon 444-9390
CI Specialist, Holly Gederos 444-9845
CI Specialist, Brent Lashinski 444-9446
CI Specialist, Sharon Newbury 444-9322
CI Specialist, Mary O'Connell 444-9289
CI Specialist, Dawn Piazzi 444-9846
CI Specialist, Heather Reeves 444-9390
CI Specialist, Patty Renenger 444-9298
CI Specialist, Jeanne Schutt 444-9125
CI Specialist, Lishka Schwab 444-9472
CI Specialist, Jennifer Shirilla 444-9670
CI Specialist, Jake Westerhold 444-9388
CI Specialist 444-9794

Operations and Fiscal Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room C118
Helena, MT 59604
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Chief, Dave Thorsen 444-5930
CAPS Liaison, Lou Walters 444-1674
Contract Officer, Andy Isola 444-5931
Financial Specialist, J Wayne Post 444-5911
Financial Manager, Jim Carney 444-0457
Fiscal Specialist, Jim Caravello 444-0452
Foster Care Payment Specialist, Shawna Berrigan 444-5929
Foster Care Payment Technician, Sheree Isola 444-5928
SSI Unit Supervisor, John Cox 444-9195
SSI Specialist, Meghann Butler 444-2724
SSI Specialist, Sharla LaFountain 444-6997
SSI Specialist, Angie Luchau 444-0438
Title IV-E Program Supervisor, Wanda Stout 444-3099
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Brittanny Black 444-1474
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Patti Duezabou 444-1491
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Bridgette Guerin 444-1473
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Cheryl Taylor Menard 444-3708
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Michelle Twiford 444-1490
MACWIS Program Manager, Jamey Ereth 444-1669
MACWIS Analyst 444-4545
MACWIS Analyst 444-0459

Program Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room C108
Helena, MT 59604
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Chief, Liz Harter 444-5927
Compliance Supervisor, Michelle Sobonya 444-6411
Grants & Contracts Unit Manager, Mick Leary 444-1483
Permanency Unit Supervisor/Chaffe Grant Manager, Betsy Stimatz 444-1675
Indian Child Welfare Specialist/Tribal Contracts, Bob Raymond 444-9748
Program Officer, Adoption, Elizabeth Skinner 444-5975
Program Officer, Adoption, Laura Taffs 444-5919
Program Officer, Compliance, Rebecca Mangold 444-5991
Program Officer, Contracts, Compliance, Kevin Higgins 444-2484
Program Officer, Grants Administration, Monica Poole-Lillyblad 444-5921
Program Officer, Grants Administration, Robin Suzor 444-5903
Program Officer, Grants Administration 444-5920
Program Officer, ICPC/ICAMA, Kandice Morse 444-5917
Program Officer, Independent Living 444-4191
Program Specialist, Jeni Semans Leary 444-1677

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

3075 North Montana, Suite 112
PO Box 202943
Helena, MT 59620-2943
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Main Number - In Helena area or out of state 444-9855
Toll Free - In state only 800-346-5437
To Access Payment Information https://app.mt.gov/csed
To Make an On-Line Payment https://app.mt.gov/csp
Administrator, Lonnie J Olson 444-3338
Attorney Specialist, Amy Pfeifer 444-3893
FAX Number 444-1370

Administrative Services Bureau

3075 North Montana, Suite 112
PO Box 202943
Helena, MT 59620-2943
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Chief, Susan Ramsey 444-0924
FAX Number 444-1370
Fiscal Services Section
Section Chief, Patty Cartin 444-0557
Budget Analyst, Sharon Doyle 444-3877
Program Specialist, Sandy Levengood 444-2775
Training and Development Specialist, Karen Anderson 444-5694
Accounting Technician, Cora Kelley 444-0432
Technical Accounting and Payment Processing Section
Section Chief, Kim O'Leary 444-0558
Accountant, Daisy Carsen 444-3419
Accountant, Deborah Heggen 444-2431
Accountant, Chad Martin 444-9563
Accountant, Helen Prevel 444-2507
Accountant 444-2975
Accounting Technician, Mitzi Brown 444-2931
Accounting Technician, Betty Bykonen 444-0570
Accounting Technician, Linda Dana 444-5773
Accounting Technician, Nicole Lay 444-1819
Accounting Technician, Monique Prevel 444-2941
FAX Number 444-3346

Budget Bureau

3075 North Montana, Suite 112
PO Box 202943
Helena, MT 59620-2943
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Chief, Dawn DeTienne 444-0565
Accountant, Mary Biskupiak 444-0550
FAX Number 444-1370

Field Services Bureau

3075 North Montana, Suite 112
PO Box 202943
Helena, MT 59620-2943
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Chief, Chad Dexter 444-1846
FAX Number 444-1370
Interstate Services Office
Regional Manager, Karen Trettin 444-2530
Attorney Specialist, Dave Barnhill 444-1811
Paralegal, Tona Iwen 444-3347
Team Supervisor 444-3891
Team Supervisor, Amanda Sell 444-3479
Investigator, Corri Barry 444-9189
Investigator, Gail Benson 444-1629
Investigator, Wayne Benson 444-0263
Investigator, Kay Chevallier 444-9559
Investigator, Dayna Gilman 444-7753
Investigator, Judy Johnson 444-1912
Investigator, Kristine Lewis 444-3479
Investigator, Pam Lund 444-3348
Investigator, Ron Mashek 444-2570
Investigator, Suzanne Morgan 444-2537
Investigator, Ron Morley 444-3034
Investigator, Sharon Neill 444-4522
Investigator, Betsy Riley 444-3007
Investigator, Jeanette Roberts 444-1994
Investigator, Tannia Stebbins 444-9341
Office Manager, Cathy Frisch 444-1924
Enforcement Technician, Glenda McDonald 444-9767
Enforcement Technician 444-9767
FAX Number 444-9626
Locate Unit
Locate Supervisor, Cindy Lee 444-4674
Locate Technician, Heather Caprara 444-4675

Program and Training Bureau

3075 North Montana, Suite 112
PO Box 202943
Helena, MT 59620-2943
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Chief, Barb Delaney 444-1957
FAX Number 444-1370
Audit and Compliance Unit
Employer Relations Specialist, Julie Bailey 444-6893
Federal Tax Offset Specialist, Clarice St Clair 444-3739
New Hire Directory Specialist, Carrie Darrah
Toll Free		 444-9290
888-866-0327
New Hire FAX Number
Toll Free		 444-0745
888-272-1990
System Policy and Training Unit
Administrative Officer, Melanie Hultin 444-3801
Information Systems Support Specialist, Lynnette Curtis 444-2831
Information Systems Support Specialist, Debbie Strandberg 444-6598
Policy and Procedure Specialist, Jana Maier 444-5509
System Coordinator, Jean Truyter 497-6612
Training and System Specialist, Adele Delp 444-9367
Administrative Support, Teresa Heller 444-6856
Administrative Support, Jennifer Thompson 444-2848

Administrative Law Judge Office

111 N Jackson, Suite 2C, PO Box 202922
Helena, MT 59620-2922
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Chief, Terressa McDaniel 444-9370
Administrative Law Judge, April Armstrong 444-9370
Administrative Law Judge, Stephen Wallace 444-9370
Paralegal, Polly Brown 444-9370
Paralegal, Joan Halverson 444-9370
Administrative Support, Joan Reiman 444-9370
FAX Number 444-6565

DISABILITY SERVICES DIVISION

111 North Sanders
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604
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Toll Free Number 877-296-1197
Voice/Hearing and Speech Impaired 444-2590
Administrator 444-2590
Administrative Support, Sue Anderson 444-2590
FAX Number 444-3632

Developmental Disabilities Program

111 North Sanders, Room 305
Helena, MT 59604
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Main Number 444-2995
Program Director, Jeff Sturm 444-2695
Medical Director, Dr Jean Justad 444-4556
Children's Waiver Services, Jackie Emerson 444-4088
Service Coordinator, Leslie Howe 444-4182
Waiver Specialist, Perry Jones 444-5662
Waiver Specialist, Joli Schroader 444-9647

Community Support Bureau

111 North Sanders, Room 305
Helena, MT 59604
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Chief, Tim Plaska 444-3878
Part C Coordinator, Erica Swanson 444-5647

Financial Services Bureau

111 N Sanders, Rooms 305/307
Helena, MT 59604
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Chief, Matt Bugni 444-5482
Budget Analyst, Deann Willcut 444-1848
Fiscal Analyst, Jennifer Carlson 444-2965
Fiscal Analyst, Bill Wells 444-5649
Grants and Contracts Manager, Stephanie Kindt 444-2664
Information System Specialist, Chet Williams 444-7754
Rates Project Manager, Kelly McNurlin 444-4215

Program Support Bureau

111 North Sanders, Room 305
Helena, MT 59604
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Chief, Jannis Conselyea 444-6317
Quality Assurance/Rules and Policy Specialist, John Zeeck 444-2915
Training and Development Specialist, Bill Heinecke 444-6952
PSP Training Specialist, Marla Swanby 444-4174
Training Specialist, Rusin Van Dyke 444-6922
Administrative Support, Sandi Cory 444-1831
Administrative Support, Laura Hartman 444-3072

Disability Determination Services

2550 Prospect Avenue, PO Box 4189
Helena, MT 59604
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Main Number 444-3054
Toll Free Number 800-545-3054
FAX Number 444-3564
FAX Number Toll Free 800-356-4410
Management Unit
Chief, Michelle Thibodeau 444-3054
Program Operations Section Chief, Robin Britt 444-5754
Support Operations Section Chief, Connie McEachern 444-5737
Adjudication Supervisor, Dale Gauer 444-3779
Adjudication Supervisor, Cathy Surdock 444-5746
System Support Supervisor, Connie Sauer 444-5734
Case Development Unit
Development Lead Worker, Darlene Tokar 444-5728
Development Specialist, Margot Wright 444-5729
Development Specialist, Theo Borden 444-5893
Development Specialist, Jean Bond 444-1702
Disability Claims Adjudicator Unit
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Disability Claims Officer, Kathleen Coward 444-5755
Disability Claims Officer, Gail Cummings 444-3904
Disability Claims Officer, Jane Erickson 444-5761
Disability Claims Officer, Anne Exner 444-2719
Disability Claims Officer, Gina Gibson 444-3164
Disability Claims Officer, Dale Hause 444-5758
Disability Claims Officer, Paula Hubbert 444-0342
Disability Claims Officer, Bruce Jeffrey 444-3054
Disability Claims Officer, Karen Jones 444-5721
Disability Claims Officer, Teresa Kelley-Brewer 444-5736
Disability Claims Officer, Diana King 444-5740
Disability Claims Officer, M Carol Lynch 444-5708
Disability Claims Officer, Mary Jo McCarthy 444-5752
Disability Claims Officer, Kate Miller 444-9509
Disability Claims Officer, Maggi Navarro 444-5722
Disability Claims Officer, Riki Nichols 444-5733
Disability Claims Officer, Mary O'Hara Geinert 444-5747
Disability Claims Officer, Cassandra Salway 444-5741
Disability Claims Officer, Belinda Terrill 444-5753
Disability Claims Officer, Leon Ward 444-5739
Disability Claims Officer, Michele Webster 444-5768
Disability Hearing Unit
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Main Number 444-7847
Toll Free Number 888-257-1885
Disability Hearings Officer, Nan Cervenka 444-7865
Disability Hearings Officer, Hazel Greenwood 444-7801
Disability Hearings Officer, Dan Lofton 444-7845
FAX Number 444-1502
FAX Number Toll Free 888-257-7434
Adjudication Support Unit
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Administrative Support, Pam Cronen 444-5738
Administrative Support, Dianne O'Connor 444-5732
Consultative Exam (CE) Support
CE Administrative Support, Vanessa Bolstad 444-5742
CE Administrative Support, Sheryl Eriksen 444-5767
System Support
Systems Technician, Juliann Hanson 444-5756
IT Technician, Carole Wise 444-5720
Technical Support
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Public Relations Officer, Roger Ala 444-5727
Accounting Technician, Kimberly Dunaway 444-6948
Accounting Technician, Rachelle Spatz 444-5735
Accounting Technician 444-5729
Administrative Support, Miriam Ortiz 444-5770
Administrative Support, William Rainey 444-4570

Montana Developmental Center

310 4th Ave, PO Box 87
Boulder, MT 59632-0087
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General Information 225-4411
Superintendent, Kathy Zeeck 225-4410
FAX Number 225-4414
For a complete listing, see Boulder

Rehabilitation Services Program

111 North Sanders, Room 307
Helena, MT 59604
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Toll Free Number 877-296-1197
Voice/Hearing and Speech Impaired 444-2590
Administrative Support Supervisor, Sue Anderson 444-4183
Administrative Support, Kim Harvey 444-2054
FAX Number 444-3632

Blind and Low Vision Services

111 North Sanders, Room 307
Helena, MT 59604
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Program Administrator, Beverly Berg 444-4178
Voice/Hearing and Speech Impaired 444-2590
Toll Free Number 877-296-1197

Field Services Bureau

111 North Sanders, Room 307
Helena, MT 59604
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Chief, Barbara Varnum 444-4179

Financial Services Bureau

111 North Sanders, Rooms 305/307
Helena, MT 59604
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Chief, Matt Bugni 444-5482
Budget Analyst, Deann Willcut 444-1848

Program Support Bureau

111 North Sanders, Room 307
Helena, MT 59604
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Chief, Peggy Williams 444-4184
Program Manager, Mike Hermanson 444-3088
Program Manager 444-4175
Program Analyst, Marvalee Christofferson 444-4076
Human Resource Development Specialist, Brigitte Winfield 444-3567
Information System Specialist, John Sutherland 444-1916

Montana Telecommunications Access Program (MTAP)

111 North Jackson, Suite 2B
Helena, MT 59604
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Director, Connie Phelps 444-4290
Equipment Distribution Specialist 444-1486
Helena Equipment Distribution Toll Free 800-833-8503
Equipment Distribution Specialist, Great Falls, Steve Johnson 452-2724
Great Falls Equipment Distribution Toll Free 877-499-5682
Outreach Coordinator, Leyetta Way 444-4208
Office Manager, Susan Sperry 444-1335
MT Relay Customer Service 866-735-2968
MTAP Toll Free Number - Statewide 800-833-8503

HEALTH RESOURCES DIVISION

1400 Broadway, Room A206
Helena, MT 59620
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Administrator 444-4458
ACS (Helena only) Medicaid Claims 442-1837
ACS (Montana only) Medicaid Claims Payment Contractor Toll Free Number 800-624-3958
Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) 444-6971
Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) Toll Free Number 877-543-7669
Children's Mental Health 444-4540
Drug Prior Authorization (Helena) 443-6002
Drug Prior Authorization Toll Free Number 800-395-7961
Medicaid Prior Authorization Toll Free Number 800-262-1545
Medicaid Provider Hotline 800-624-3958
Medicaid Client Hotline 800-362-8312
Medicaid Transportation Toll Free Number 800-292-7114
Big Sky Rx Program (Helena area) 444-1233
Big Sky Rx Program Toll Free Number 866-369-1233
FAX Number 444-1861

Acute Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room A116
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Main Number 444-4540
Chief, Dan Peterson 444-4144
Ambulance and Transportation Program Officer, Jan Paulson 444-4189
Big Sky Rx Eligibility Specialist, Cindy Baum 444-3554
Big Sky Rx Eligibility Specialist, Kathryn 'Kitty' Cutting 444-3806
Big Sky Rx Eligibility Specialist 444-3534
Big Sky Rx Eligibility Specialist 444-3537
Claims Resolution, John 'Duane' Ingle 444-2764
Dental and Denturist Program Officer, Jan Paulsen 444-3182
Drug Rebate Program Coordinator, Betty DeVaney 444-3457
Drug Rebate Program Specialist, Michaelanne Fagnan 444-9674
Durable Medical Equipment Program Officer, Fran O'Hara 444-4068
Medicaid Pharmacy Program Officer, Wendy Blackwood 444-2738
Pharmacy Section Supervisor 444-2738
Pharmacist, Roger Citron 444-5951
Pharmacy Assistance Supervisor, Pamela Zehntner 444-9197
Pharmacy Assistance Program Officer, Christina David 444-3008
Pharmacy Program Outreach 444-3813
Program Analyst 444-0297
Therapies, School Base Services and School Administrative Claiming Program Officer, Rena Steyaert 444-4066
FAX Number 444-1861

Children's Mental Health Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room A113
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Chief, Bonnie Adee 444-1290
Lead Clinical Program Officer, Helena, Diane White 444-1535
Clinical Program Officer, Natalee Charlton 444-1822
Clinical Program Officer, Lynn Jennings 444-3819
Communications Officer, Kari Tutwiler 444-3814
Family Liaison, Kandis Franklin 444-6018
Field Unit Supervisor/System of Care Grant Director, Karin Billings 444-7064
Financial Specialist, Julie Frickel 444-0631
Program Analyst, Jamie Stolte 444-7392
PRTF Waiver Project Director, Veronica Whitaker 444-1460
FAX Number 444-1861
Program Officer, Region I, Miles City, Novelene Martin 234-3070
Program Officer, Region II, Great Falls, Sharon Odden 454-6083
Program Officer, Region III, Billings, Walt Wagenhals 252-3436
Program Officer, Region IV, Helena, Craig Struble 444-1323
Program Officer, Region V, Missoula, Cynthia Erler 329-1594
PRTF Waiver Plan Manager, Billings, Tammi Kirch 254-7028

Fiscal Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room A107
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Chief, Beckie Beckert-Graham 444-3681
Financial Specialist, Carol Crider 444-9745
Financial Specialist, Mary Munger 444-1571
Financial Specialist 444-6989
Contract Specialist, Amber Bell 444-4565
Administrative Support, Lorrie Biltoft 444-5905
Administrative Support 444-0992

Health Care Resources Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room A206
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP)
Main Number - CHIP Family Health Line 444-6971
CHIP Family Health Line Toll Free Number 877-543-7669
Chief, Jackie Forba 444-5288
Section Supervisor, Katherine Buckley-Patton 444-6992
CHIP Medicaid Liaison, Dolores Pennington 444-5725
Community Relations Manager, Michael Mahoney 444-7877
Contract Manager, Pat Dawes 444-0904
Customer Service Specialist 444-1914
Customer Service Specialist 444-7842
Data Specialist, Mary Cole 444-5854
Dental and Eyeglasses Coordinator, Barb Arnold 444-7046
Dental and Eyeglasses Specialist, Gail Moloney 444-7045
Eligibility Specialist, Jesse Gill 444-0248
Eligibility Specialist, Krista Palmer 444-5680
Eligibility Specialist, Puanani Wevers 444-5274
Enrollment Manager, Toni Simon 444-5851
Information and Data Manager, Gene Hermanson 444-7605
Mental Health Extended Plan Liaison, Eligibility, Charity Christofferson 444-0946
Program Assistant, Penny Harrison 444-3861
Quality Assurance Manager, Linda Van Diest 444-7887
Quality Assurance Specialist, Trudy Hawe 444-5308
FAX Number Toll Free Number 877-418-4533

Hospital and Clinical Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room A104
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Main Number 444-4540
Chief, Brett Williams 444-3634
FQHC, RHC Program Officer 444-7018
Hospital and Clinic Services Analyst, Deborah Lane 444-6942
Hospital Case Manager, Transplants, Program Officer, Mary Patrick 444-0061
Hospital Program Officer 444-4834
Human Services Specialist, Kathi Salome 444-7002
IHS, ESRD, ASC, Program Officer, John Hein 444-4349
Settlements Program Officer, Thom Warsinski 444-2850
FAX Number 444-1861

Managed Care Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room A206
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Main Number 444-4540
Nurse First Toll Free 800-330-7847
Chief, Mary Noel 444-4146
Section Supervisor, Nancy Wikle 444-1834
Services and Policy Section Supervisor, Bob Wallace 444-5778
Care Management Analyst, Wendy Sturn 444-1518
Claims Resolution, Beverly Hertweck 444-3337
Client Services Specialist-Well Child 444-4148
Information Manager 444-5972
Managed Care Analyst, Rachel Donahoe 444-5978
Medicaid Outreach Coordinator, John Hoffland 444-9538
Medical Home Improvement Officer 444-0991
Passport Program Officer 444-1292
Physician Program Officer, Pat Osterhout 444-3995
Physician Program Specialist, EPSDT, Rey Busch 444-9673
Quality Assurance 444-5978
Team Care Program Officer, Mary LeMieux 444-1921
FAX Number 444-1861

HUMAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

111 N Jackson St, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
TOP
Administrator 444-5902
Attorney, Frank Clinch 444-3127
Fiscal Bureau Chief, Candee Krantz 444-4559
Budget Analyst, Brenda Falconer 444-7056
Budget Analyst, Janet Nick 444-7921
Accounting Tech, Donovan Schmidt 444-0156
Administrative Assistant, Geziza 'Zee' Eller 444-4593
General Information/Receptionist, Joan Duncan 444-1788
Receptionist/Admin Assistant, Scott Tallerico 444-9702
Food Stamp Hotline 800-332-2272
FAX Number 444-2547

Early Childhood Services Bureau

111 N Jackson St, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
TOP
Chief, Jamie Palagi 444-1828
Budget Analyst, Chris Hettinger 444-2803
CCUBS Program Specialist, Melody Olson 444-1839
Contract Admin Assistant, Renne't Sarbu 444-5925
Child Care Toll Free Number 866-239-0458

Child and Adult Care Food Program Unit

111 N Jackson St, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
TOP
Program Manager, Mary Musil 444-4086
Program Specialist, Carrie Leu 444-9467
Program Specialist, Deby McNally 444-2789
Program Specialist, Liv Steinbarth 444-2674
Administrative Support, Rebecca 'Becky' Moog 444-4347
CACFP Toll Free Number 888-307-9333
FAX Number 444-2547

Child Care Unit

111 N Jackson, St, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
TOP
Program Manager 444-0309
Quality Program Specialist, Lisa Murphy 444-1400
Administrative Assistant/LUP Program, Angi Rayfield 444-9120
FAX Number 444-2547
Quality Program Specialist, Linda Kjorstad
1500 University Dr, COE - Room 283
Billings, MT 59101
FAX Number		 657-2067


657-2055

CCR&R and Policy Program Specialist, Chauntel Lucier
2677 Palmer, Suite 222
Missoula, MT 59808
FAX Number

329-1286


329-1295

Head Start Collaboration Grant

111 N Jackson St, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
TOP
Head Start Collaboration Director, Mary Jane Standaert 444-0589
MT Head Start Association, Christy Hill Larson 444-7067
FAX Number 444-2547

Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau (IHSB)

1400 Carter Drive
PO Box 202956
Helena, MT 59620-2956
TOP
Chief, Jim Nolan 447-4260
Budget Analyst 447-4265
Contract Administrative Assistant, Brenda Medvec 447-4270
FAX Number 447-4287

Food Distribution / Commodity Warehouse Section

1400 Carter Drive
PO Box 202956
Helena, MT 59620-2956
TOP
Section Chief, Forest Farris 447-4262
Program Officer, Charles Blixt 447-4263
Program Officer, William Hardy
2121 Rosebud Dr, Suite D
Billings, MT 59102
FAX Number		 655-7634


655-7648

Commodity Warehouse

1400 Carter Drive
PO Box 202956
Helena, MT 59620-2956
TOP
Warehouse Foreman, John Gillespie 447-4261
Warehouse Worker, Mike Blotsky 447-4261
Warehouse Worker, Shad West 447-4261
Heavy Equipment Operator, Ron Brug 444-4261
Heavy Equipment Operator, Corey Lucas 447-4261
Heavy Equipment Operator, Vic Spatzierath 447-4261
FAX Number 447-4287

HRDC Services Section

1400 Carter Drive
PO Box 202956
Helena, MT 59620-2956
TOP
Section Chief, Kane Quenemoen 447-4267
Program Officer, Duane Cunningham 447-4264
Program Officer, Laurie Foster 447-4269
Program Officer, Jack Thompson 447-4266
FAX Number 447-4287
Program Officer, Sheri Shepherd
218 W Bell
Glendive MT 59330
FAX Number		 377-1300


377-1814

Public Assistance Bureau

111 N Jackson St, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
TOP
Chief, Linda Snedigar 444-6676
FAX Number 444-2547
Field Management
Region I Field Manager, Anaconda, Patty Guiberson 560-2305
FAX Number 563-7279
Region II Field Manager, Jon Vestre 444-3928
FAX Number 444-2547
Region III Field Manager, Butte, Jim Fay 496-4924
FAX Number 496-4901

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Food Stamp Policy / Oversight Unit

111 N Jackson St, 4th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925

TOP
Manager, Deborah Christiansen 444-5685
SNAP QA Supervisor/EBT Issuance, Penny Hunsaker 444-4154
SNAP Lead Policy Specialist, Tammy Poppe 444-9379
SNAP E&T Specialist, Yvette Barnier 444-7483
SNAP ME Specialist, Sheila Saltzman 444-0642
SNAP ME Specialist, Jan Silberling 444-2450
SNAP System Specialist, Melinda Cummings 444-4987
PAB Program Assistant, Mollye Gauer 444-9401
PARIS NDNH Compliance Specialist, Tana Boldt 444-4097
FAX Number 444-2547
Field QA Specialist, Hamilton, Vicki Smith 375-6088
Field QA Specialist, Miles City, Mary Hurr 874-3334
Field QA Specialist, Missoula, Lee Stephens 329-1262
Field QA Specialist, Thompson Falls, Nykolee Battles 827-8101
Field QA Specialist, Townsend, Jane Damuth 266-3183

Medicaid (MA) Policy Unit

111 N Jackson St, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
TOP
Manager, Kathe Quittenton 444-9022
Lead Family Medicaid Program Specialist 444-1917
Medicaid Compliance Specialist, Deanna Albert 444-4543
Tribal Medicaid Coordinator, Pete Conway III 444-6950
FAX Number 444-2547
Lead ABD Medicaid Program Specialist, Livingston, Nancy Clark
FAX Number		 823-5005
222-5742
Medicaid Policy and QA Specialist, Browning, Barb Flamand
FAX Number		 338-5131
338-7769
Medicaid Policy and QA Specialist, Kalispell, Teri McDonald
FAX Number		 755-8201
751-5929

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Policy Unit

111 N Jackson St, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
TOP
Manager, Del Bock 444-9478
Lead TANF Program Specialist, Melissa Faber 444-0641
TANF Program Specialist, Carol Carpenter 444-9291
TANF Program Specialist, Dana Meldrum 444-4139
TANF System Specialist, Margie Guevin 444-0640
FAX Number 444-0617
WoRC Contract Monitor/Fiscal Specialist, Wendie Fredrickson
FAX Number		 444-9812
444-2547
WoRC Monitor/TANF Participation Specialist, Big Timber, Jody Frank
FAX Number		 932-5266
932-6628
WoRC Monitor/TANF Participation Specialist, Havre, Lorrie Cofer
FAX Number		 265-5196
265-6919

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DIVISION

1400 Broadway, Room B102
PO Box 202951
Helena, MT 59620-2951
TOP
Administrator, Jane Smilie 444-4141
FAX Number 444-6943
State Medical Officer, Steven Helgerson, MD, MPH 444-1286
CDC Field Epidemiologist, Kammy Johnson, DVM, PhD 444-7453
CDC EIS Officer, Bridget Andrew 444-3012
Montana Learning Collaborative Director, Sue Miller 444-3624
Public Health System Improvement Coordinator, Judy Garrity 444-5949
Administrative Support, Sidnie DeTonancour 444-7374
Montana Tobacco Quit Line 866-485-7848
Poison Control 800-525-5042
WIC Toll Free Number 800-433-4298

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

1400 Broadway, Room B101
PO Box 202951
Helena, MT 59620-2951
TOP
BRFSS Director, Joanne Oreskovich, PhD 444-2973
BRFSS Coordinator/Epidemiologist 444-4111

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room C314
Helena, MT 59620

TOP
Chief, Todd Harwell 444-1437
Fiscal Officer, Valinda Holmes 444-2640
FAX Number 444-7465

Cancer Control Section

1400 Broadway, Room C317
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Supervisor 444-4575
Epidemiologist, Carol Ballew 444-6988
Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
Program Manager, Ginny Furshong 444-6888
Medical Consultant, Barbra Lloyd, MD 444-6904
MTCCC Group Coordinator, Charlotte Laverman 444-6904
Health Educator 444-4599
Health Educator, Nicole Smith 444-6089
Breast and Cervical Health Program
TOP
Main Number 444-5442
Program Manager, Karan Kunz 444-0063
Program Manager, Kathy Myers 444-3385
Data Manager, Mary Buck 444-9079
Health Education Specialist, Diane Arave 444-0927
Health Educator, Charlotte Kelley 444-7858
Administrative Accountant, Valerie Weedman 444-5442
FAX Number 444-7465
FAX Number Toll Free (Confidential) 877-764-7575
Tumor Registry
TOP
Program Manager, Deborah Lemons 444-6786
QA Technician, Diane Dean 444-6710
QA Technician, Paige Johnson 444-6709
Administrative Accountant, Janae Grotbo 444-2618
FAX Number 444-6557

Asthma, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes and
Nutrition and Physical Activity Section

1400 Broadway, Room C314
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Main Number 444-6677
Supervisor, Mark Niebylski 444-7362
Epidemiologist, CVH, Carrie Oser 444-4002
Epidemiologist, Diabetes, Taryn Hall 444-9154
CVH Secondary Prevention Specialist, Mike McNamara 444-9170
Health Education Specialist 444-4105
Office Manager, Susan Day 444-6677
Program Manager, Asthma, Katie Loveland 444-7304
Program Manager, Cardiovascular Health Program, Billings, Crystelle Fogle 947-2344
Program Manager, Montana Diabetes Project, Helen Amundson 444-0593
QI Coordinator, Christine Jacoby 444-7324
QI Coordinator, Prevention, Karl Vanderwood 444-3138
Administrative Specialist, CVH, Ava Griffenberg 444-5508
Administrative Specialist, Carolyn Linden 444-5946
FAX Number 444-7465

Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems Section

1400 Broadway, Room C314
Helena MT 59620
TOP
Supervisor, James DeTienne 444-4460
Office Manager, Amy Mays 444-3895
Trauma Program Manager, Jennie Nemec 444-0752
Data Coordinator, Gail Hatch 444-3746
EMS System Manager, Keven Fitzgerald 444-6098
EMS Service/Performance Improvement Coordinator, Mary Hill 444-3896
Injury Prevention Coordinator, Bobbi Perkins 444-4126
Contract Nurse Consultant, Carol Kussman 444-4459
FAX Number 444-1814

Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Section

1400 Broadway, Room C314
PO Box 202951
Helena, MT 59620-29541
TOP
Supervisor, Linda Lee 444-9617
Epidemiologist, Laura Biazzo 444-0064
Cessation Specialist, Heather Beck 444-7373
Health Educator, Kirk Fuzesy 444-0057
Health Educator, Michael Huntly 444-5687
Health Educator, Michelle McNiven 444-6911
Program Coordinator, Stacy Campbell 444-3138
Program Coordinator, Jason Swant 444-3866
Office Manager/Financial Specialist, Mark Wamsley 444-7408
Youth Empowerment Coordinator, Erin Kintop 444-7896
VISTA, Sara Williams 444-0995
FAX Number 444-7465

Communicable Disease Control and Prevention Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room C216
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Main Number 444-0273
Chief 444-4735
Accounting Technician 444-2454

Communicable Disease and Epidemiology Section

1400 Broadway, Room C216
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Main Number 444-0273
State Epidemiologist and Section Supervisor 444-3986
Communicable Disease Coordinator, Bonnie Barnard 444-0274
Communicable Disease Epidemiologist 444-0349
Communicable Disease Surveillance, Elton Mosher 444-0274
Tuberculosis Program Officer, Denise Ingman 444-0275
Administrative Support, Lydia Bloom 444-0273
FAX Number 444-0272

Food and Consumer Safety Section

1400 Broadway, Room C214
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Main Number 444-2408
Supervisor 444-5309
Eastern MT Regional Officer, Gerald Cormier 247-4449
Food, Drug and Cosmetics, Howard Reid 444-5306
Food Security and System Improvement 444-2989
Licensing Specialist, Barb Sliva 444-2415
Licensing Specialist 444-2837
Pools, West Nile Virus and Vector Surveillance 444-5302
Public Accommodations and Body Art, Ruth Piccone 444-5303
Retail Food Program, Christine Cox 444-2089
Wholesale Food Program, Molly Carlson 444-2823
FAX Number 444-4135

STD/HIV Prevention Section

1400 Broadway, Room C211
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Main Number 444-3565
Supervisor, Laurie Kops 444-2457
HIV Treatment and Prevention Coordinator, Judy Nielsen 444-4744
HIV Prevention Specialist, Sandy Sands 444-1604
STD Data Entry Specialist 444-3566
HIV/CPG Coordinator 444-4117
STD Surveillance/Data Manager, Cara Murolo 444-2678
Specialist/Administrative Support, Peggy Baker 444-3565

Immunization Section

1400 Broadway, Room C211
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Main Number 444-5580
Supervisor 444-0065
Adolescent Coordinator Nurse Consultant, Judith Gedrose 444-4560
Adult Immunization Health Service Specialist, Laura Baus 444-6978
CDC Public Health Advisor - Vaccines for Children, Carolyn Parry 444-2675
Health Education Specialist, Lori Rowe 444-2969
Immunization Assessment Health Service Specialist, Tim Horan 444-1613
Immunization Information System Coordinator, Bekki Wehner 444-9539
Perinatal and Adult Hepatitus B Nurse Consultant, Nancy Demoro 444-1805
Vaccine Manager Health Service Specialist, Liz LaLacheur 444-0277
Administrative Assistant, Janet McConnell 444-5580
FAX Number 444-2920

Family and Community Health Bureau

1218 East 6th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Chief, Jo Ann Walsh Dotson 444-4743
FAX Number 444-2606

MCH Epidemiology Unit

1218 East 6th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Lead MCH Epidemiologist, Dianna Frick 444-6940
MCH Epidemiologist, Dorota Carpenedo 444-6092
Data Specialist 444-4254
FAX Number 444-2606

Primary Care Office

1218 East 6th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
TOP

Primary Care Officer, John Schroeck

 444-3934

FAX Number

 444-2606

Children's Special Health Services Section

1218 East 6th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Supervisor, Denise Brunett 444-3617
Clinics and Billing, Michele O'Donnell 444-3529
CSHS Eligibility and Customer Support, Corliss Scott 444-3622
Newborn Hearing Screening, Sib Clack 444-1216
Nurse Consultant/Information Manager, MaryLynn Donelly 444-3620
Newborn Screening, Linda Beischel 444-0984
Children's Special Health Services Toll Free Number 800-762-9891
FAX Number 444-2750

Infant, Child and Maternal Health Section

1218 East 6th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
TOP

Supervisor, Deborah Henderson

444-2794

Fetal, Infant and Child Mortality Review

444-3394

PHHV/Substance Abuse Prevention Nurse Consultant, Rae Brown

444-0041

Program Assistant/Administrative Support, Mark Squires

444-2660

FAX Number

444-2606

MCH Coordination Section

1218 East 6th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Supervisor, Ann Hagen-Buss 444-4119
Financial Specialist, Corinne Kyler 444-3618
Oral Health, Maggie Virag 444-0276
Administrative Support, Shannon Koenig 444-4572
FAX Number 444-2606

Nutrition Section (WIC)

1400 Broadway, Room C305
PO Box 202951
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Supervisor, Joan Bowsher 444-4747
Contracts and Quality Assurance, Linda Stallings 444-6369
Contracts/Payments, Michelle Sanchez 444-3451
Information Systems Coordinator, Mark Walker 444-0237
Information Systems, Richard Jokela 444-2739
Information Systems, Bobbie Walker 444-2740
Nutritionist, Chris Fogelman 444-5285
Nutritionist, Kim Mondy 444-2841
Vendors, Trish Kurek 444-5530
Vendors/Outreach 444-4746
Administrative Support, Lynn Van Aken 444-5533
WIC Toll Free Number 800-443-4298
FAX Number 444-0239

Women and Men's Health Section

1400 Broadway, Room C314
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Supervisor, Colleen Lindsay 444-3775
Health Educator 444-3628
Nurse Consultant, Liz Johnson 444-7331
Title X Program Specialist, Kimberly Koch 444-4348
Title X Program Specialist, Helen McCaffrey 444-0983
Program Assistant, Cindy Cawfield 444-3609
Administrative Support, Jana Kirchberger 444-6813
Title X Clinic Toll Free Number 800-965-1137
FAX Number 444-0239

Financial and Operations Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room B102
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Chief Financial Officer, Dale McBride 444-3635
Section Supervisor 444-1566
Financial Officer, Sylvia Stevens 444-7486
Financial Officer, Joyce Taranik 444-6369
Budget Technician 444-9651
Contracts Officer, Kim Logan 444-4473
FAX Number 444-6943

Public Health Infomatics Section

1400 Broadway, Room C214
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Supervisor, Camie Zufelt 444-1548
Associate HAN Coordinator, Gerry Wheat 444-6736
Web Support/Administrative Specialist, Kerri Blanton 444-6906
NEDSS Coordinator, Neil Squires 444-5441
FAX Number 444-3044

Laboratory Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room B222
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Main Number 444-3444
Toll Free Main Number 800-821-7284
Chief, Anne Weber 444-5559
FAX Number 444-1802

Clinical Laboratory Section

1400 Broadway, Room B105
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Supervisor, Denise Higgins 444-3040
Supervisor, Suzanne Zanto 444-2839
National Laboratory System Program Manager, Deborah Gibson 444-5970
Bioterrorism Program Coordinator, Kathy Martinka 444-0944
Chemical Terrorism Program Coordinator, Joel Felix 444-4115
Laboratory Trainer, Deborah Franklin 444-0930
Clinical Lab Specialist, Carrie Biskupiak 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Laurie Dalbec 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Elaine Honzel 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Donna Jo Larson 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Jeanne Lee 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Dwain Lowry 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Jessica Mason 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Tana Meeds 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Kimberly Newman 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Tom Regan 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Vivian Schaffer 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Laurie Skillman 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Walter Walsh 444-3444
FAX Number 444-1802

Environmental Laboratory Section

1400 Broadway Room B221
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Main Number 444-2642
Supervisor, Judy Halm 444-5259
Chemist, Jill Cohenour 444-5261
Chemist, Curtis Fjelstad 444-9653
Chemist, John Hartman 444-9652
Chemist, Gayle LaBlanc 444-5260
Chemist, Casey Redder 444-9653
Chemist, Wayne Svee 444-2643
FAX Number 444-2617

Operational Support Section

1400 Broadway, Room B105
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Main Number 444-3444
Supervisor, Karen Wynne 444-5246
Administrative Support, Karen Cech 444-7447
Administrative Support, Cindy Johnson 444-7400
Administrative Support, Marilyn Murray 444-2642
Technical Support, Tamyra Blackburn 444-3444
Technical Support, Joanne Thun 444-3444
FAX Number 444-1802

Environmental Health Section

1400 Broadway, Room B206
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Supervisor, Mary Simmons 444-9777
Childhood Lead Program, Janet Stetzer 444-0695

Office of Public Emergency Preparedness and Training

1400 Broadway, Room C202
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Supervisor, Jim Murphy 444-4016
MT Public Health Training Institute Supervisor, Tulasi Zimmer 444-7072
Distance Learning/Workforce Development Coordinator, Margaret Souza 444-3011
Emergency and Risk Communications Coordinator, Luke Fortune 444-1281
Emergency Preparedness Exercise Training Coordinator, David Vaught 444-3045
Hospital Preparedness Coordinator, Dayle Perrin 444-3898
Hospital Preparedness Planner 444-6938
PHEP Contracts Manager, Theresa Gruby 444-6927
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Art Bicsak 444-1305
Strategic National Stockpile Coordinator, Delila Bruno 444-1611
Administrative Support and Technical Assistance, Vicki Cook 444-0732
Administrative Support, Rita Karnopp 444-0919
FAX Number 444-3044

QUALITY ASSURANCE DIVISION

2401 Colonial Drive, 3rd Floor
Helena, MT 59620-2953
TOP
Administrator, Jeff Buska 444-5401
Assistant Administrator, Roy Kemp 444-2868
Budget Analyst, Bert Freeman 444-9354
Information Systems Analyst, Albert Niccolucci 444-4679
Administrative Assistant 444-0507
FAX Number 444-3980

Office of Fair Hearings

2401 Colonial Drive, 3rd Floor
Helena, MT 59620-2953
TOP
Main Number 444-2470
Bureau Chief, Bridgitt Erickson 444-2472
Presiding Official, Hearing Officer, Mary Rose Heller 444-5973
Hearing Officer, Jim Keil 444-0797
Hearing Officer, Harlan Rudolph 444-5914
Hearing Officer, Joseph Sternhagen 444-9088
Administrative Assistant, Carol Ann Augustine 444-3672
FAX Number 444-3980

Audit Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive, 3rd Floor
Helena, MT 59620-2953
TOP
Chief, Carol Bondy 444-5908
Auditor, Dick Bridegroom 444-4155
Auditor, David Hanson 444-0161
Auditor, Clint Ohman 444-4177
Auditor, Jean Paris 444-5944
Auditor, Scott Scanson 444-4554
Auditor, Steve Tucek 444-4159
FAX Number 444-3980

Program Compliance Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive, 2nd Floor
Helena, MT 59620-2953
TOP
Chief, Russ Hill 444-4120
HIPAA Program Officer, Sandy Rutter 444-4171
FAX Number 444-1829

Program Integrity Section

2401 Colonial Drive, 2nd Floor
Helena, MT 59620-2953
TOP
Claims & Recovery & IPV Supervisor, Stephen Kranich 444-9356
Quality Control & PERM Supervisor, Karen Wood 444-9355
Financial Specialist, Monica West 444-9365
Financial Specialist/Statistician, Rolene Benson 444-9361
Program Compliance Auditor, Paul Perrigo 444-9085
Program Integrity Auditor, Cheri Albertson 444-4508
Program Integrity Auditor, Toni Austad 444-0046
Program Integrity Auditor, Cinda Bourgeau 444-4166
Program Integrity Auditor, Rhonda Strainer 444-3034
Program Integrity Investigator, Karen Mays 444-1582
Program Integrity Investigator, Nancy Schlicht 444-4240
Program Integrity Investigator, Mary Suptic 444-1441
Program Integrity Auditor, Recipient Fraud Referral Hot Line 800-201-6308

Surveillance Utilization and Review Section

2401 Colonial Drive, 2nd Floor
Helena, MT 59620-2953
TOP
Supervisor, Jennifer, Irish 444-4586
Program Integrity Auditor, Susan Bomar 444-6977
Program Integrity Auditor, Kimberly Lane 444-4168
Program Integrity Auditor, Kay Propst 444-3993
Program Integrity Auditor, Sandy Rutter 444-4171
Program Integrity Auditor, Amber Sark 444-4281
Program Integrity Auditor, Jennifer Tucker 444-4167
Program Integrity Auditor 444-4237
Program Integrity Auditor 444-0911
FAX Number 444-0778

Third Party Liability

2401 Colonial Drive, 2nd Floor
Helena, MT 59620-2953
TOP
Supervisor, Terri Thompson 444-0937
Carrier Code Assignment/THPL Screen Updates 443-1365
Financial Investigator, Julie Davis 444-4172
Financial Investigator 444-4552
Lien and Estate Recovery Specialist, Helen Higgins 444-4157
Program Officer, Lana Haynes 444-7313
Health Insurance Premium Payment (Outside Helena) Toll Free Number 800-694-3084
Health Insurance Premium Payment FAX Number 444-1829

Certification Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive
PO Box 202953
Helena, MT 59620-2953
TOP
Main Number 444-2099
Chief, Jill Caldwell 444-2038
Certified Nurse Assistant Registry, Joan Sturdevant 444-4980
CLIA Program Manager, Ed Adams 444-1451
Deputy State Fire Marshall, Todd Boucher 444-4170
HF Surveyor Supervisor, LaDawn Whiteside 444-4463
Administrative Support, Carla Black 444-5380
Administrative Support, Madeline Aagenes 444-2099
Home Health Toll Free Number 800-762-4618
NH Staff Abuse Reporting Line 444-4193
FAX Number 444-3456

Licensure Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive
Helena, MT 59620-2953
TOP
Main Number 444-2676
Chief, Becky Fleming-Siebenaler 444-7770
Health Care Facility Program Manager, Janet Kiely 444-1575
Program Manager, Kathy Lubke 444-9519
CD Evaluator, Heather Taylor 444-4901
Community Residential Program Manager, Julie Fink
Anaconda office		 444-6587
563-3448
Community Residential Administrative Assistant, Kathy Cook 444-2921
Construction Consultant, Joseph Merrill 444-6794
HC Facility Surveyor, Harry Dziak 444-0572
HC Facility Surveyor, Shelley Lowe 444-9138
HC Facility Surveyor, Missoula, Thad Person 329-1318
Radiological Health Coordinator 444-2868
Administrative Support, Amy Goetze 444-0596
FAX Number 444-1742
Child Care Licensing
TOP
Child Care Licensing Program Manager, Stephanie Goetz 444-1510
Child Care Specialist, Anna Haire 444-1954
Child Care Specialist, Craig Heun 444-3074
Child Care Specialist, Gloria Tatchell 444-1954
Licensing Technician, Suzanne Gravely 444-2012
Administrative Support, Corina 'Cori' Kerins 444-9460

SENIOR AND LONG TERM CARE DIVISION

2030 11th Ave
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Administrator, Kelly Williams 444-4147
FAX Number 444-7743
Elder Abuse Toll Free Number 800-551-3191

Adult Protective Services Bureau

2030 11th Ave
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Chief, Rick Bartos 444-9810
Program Officer, Jennifer Weiss 444-5707
FAX Number 444-7743

APS Attorney, Lisa Swanson
111 Sanders, Room 211
Helena, MT 59620
FAX Number

 444-5904


444-9744

Adult Protective Services, Region 4

2030 11th Ave
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Supervisor, Dave Sturm 444-5987
Social Worker, Larriann Murphy 444-1312
Social Worker, Cindy Paradis 444-1348
FAX Number 444-1681

Aging Services Bureau

2030 11th Ave
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Chief, Charlie Rehbein 444-7788
Legal Developer, John McCrea 444-7783
Long Term Care Ombudsman, Kelly Moorse 444-7785
Assistant State Long Term Care Ombudsman, Traci Clark 444-6995
Program Officer, Doug Blakely 444-7787
Program Officer, Brian LaMoure 444-7782
Program Officer, Janet Myren 444-7786
State Health Insurance Program, Kim Evermann 444-7870
State Health Insurance Program, Brian Kelly 444-0998
Information and Assistance, Janet Stellmon 444-7784
Administrative Support, Billie Cooper 444-7781
Aging Hotline 800-332-2272

Centralized Services Bureau

2030 11th Ave
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Chief, Joe Weber 444-4143
Fiscal Officer, Cathy Scarff 444-1956
Administrative Support, Becky McAnally 444-4541
Administrative Assistant, Linda Owen 444-1591

Community Services Bureau

2030 11th Ave
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Chief, James Driggers 444-4544
Program Manager, Cecilia Cowie 444-4150
Program Manager, Robin Homan 444-4131
Program Manager, Abby Holm 444-4564
Program Specialist, Annette Marron 444-4142
Regional Program Officer, Jennifer 'Jiff' Lyles 444-1707

Nursing Facility Services Bureau

2030 11th Ave
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Chief, Rick Norine 444-4209
Human Service Specialist 444-3997
Program Officer, Steve Blazina 444-4129

Eastern Montana Veterans Home

2000 Montana Ave
Glendive, MT 59330
TOP
Administrative Officer, Gary Gaub 345-8855
FAX Number 345-8121

Montana Veterans Home

400 Veterans Way, PO Box 250
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
TOP
Superintendent, Ron Balas 892-3256
FAX Number 892-0256

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION

1 N Last Chance Gulch
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Administrator 449-2134

Business Strategy and Operations Bureau

1 N Last Chance Gulch
Helena, MT 59620
Chief, Jackie Thiel 449-2134
Contracts Monitor, Cherelyn Routzahn 449-2134
Fiscal Manager, Sheri Vukasin 449-2134
Project Manager, Charlie Poole 449-2134
Project Accountant, Karen Antonick 449-2134
Security Business Analyst, Chris Silvonen 449-2134
Accounting Tech/Admin Support, Dick Peel 449-2134

Information Systems Bureau

111 North Sanders, Rooms 103
Helena, MT 59620
and
1400 Broadway, Room B201
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Chief, Dan Forbes 444-1794
Information Systems Manager, Jeff Holm 444-0113
Information Systems Manager, Alan Wintersteen 444-4130
Programmer/Analyst, Robin Baker 444-7439
Programmer/Analyst, Lisa Briese 444-6953
Programmer/Analyst, Kathy Burt 444-1404
Programmer/Analyst, Jim Burton 444-3070
Programmer/Analyst, Candace Coefield 444-4321
Programmer/Analyst, Lynne Coon 444-3006
Programmer/Analyst, Shane Echo 444-4080
Programmer/Analyst, Gary Gladstone 444-4079
Programmer/Analyst, Angelina Howlett 444-0902
Programmer/Analyst, Ken Martinelli 444-4078
Programmer/Analyst, Lyle Miller 444-0657
Programmer/Analyst, Dan Stone 444-4082
Programmer/Analyst, Vicci Stroop 444-9618
Programmer/Analyst, Marion Thompson 444-5489
Database Administrator, Mark Malensek 444-1974
Database Administrator, Carmen Marchisello 444-0519
Database Administrator, Chuck Noziska 444-9552
Systems Administrator, Doug Holly 444-9554

DPHHS Technology Services Center (Help Desk)

111 North Sanders, Room 6
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Main Number 444-9500
Supervisor, Sue Ann Tack 444-4597
Information Systems Technician, Sarah Bagg 444-1770
Information Systems Technician, Kevin Garza 444-4598
Information Systems Technician, James Haun 444-9641
Information Systems Technician, Brad Ricker 444-7497
Information Systems Technician 444-5283
Presumptive Eligibility for Medicaid 800-932-4453

Network and Communications Bureau

111 North Sanders, Room 110
Helena, MT 59620
and
1400 Broadway, Room B204
Helena, MT 59620
TOP
Chief, Teri Lundberg 444-1922
Network Systems Manager, Dave Johnson 444-1670
Network Systems Manager, Jerry Marks 444-9601
Network Systems Manager 444-6983
Network Systems Analyst, Greg Bratcher 444-0997
Network Systems Analyst, Steve Cook 444-5487
Network Systems Analyst, Tim Frederick 444-1909
Network Systems Analyst, Kathleen Kershaw 431-3053
Network Systems Analyst, Chad Kroll 444-5965
Network Systems Analyst, Jarrod Lindseth (Billings) 657-3176
Network Systems Analyst, Chris Manning 444-0986
Network Systems Analyst, Susan Spatzierath 444-5630
Network Systems Analyst, Darran Trench 444-5268
Network Systems Analyst, Karen Whyde 444-7463
Network Systems Analyst, Rick Wilkowski 444-4520
Network Systems Analyst, Steve Wilson 444-1832
System Security Unit
Systems Security Officer, Colleen Llewellyn 444-9406
Information Systems Specialist Cyndie Lockett 444-3948
Information Systems Specialist 444-9769
FAX Number 444-5924

Project Management Bureau

2827 Airport Rd
Helena, MT 59601
TOP
Main Number 444-5667
Chief, Sherri Dugan 444-1911
Unit Supervisor, Linda Currie 444-0937
Unit Supervisor 444-4133
Executive Project Manager, Ron Baldwin 444-1232
Business Analyst, Mike Earley 444-0655
Business Analyst, Justyn Katsilas 444-0647
Business Analyst, Jeanette Thiel 444-0648
Business Analyst, Cynthia Whitbeck 444-0433
Computer Support Specialist, Randy Haight 444-1268
Computer Support Specialist, Margaret Jennings Jeffrey 444-1698
Computer Support Specialist, Laurence Marshall 444-6751
Project Manager, Harold Bruce 444-0639
Project Manager, Jay Kristensen 444-4137
Project Manager, Staci Stolp 444-0656
Project Manager, Rick Yearry 444-9692
Program Manager, Kirsten Young 444-9402
Project Manager 444-2748
Project Manager 444-0646
Project Manager 444-0645
Project Manager 444-0644
Project Manager 444-4398
FAX Number 444-3980
BSRx/CAPS/CCUBS/KIDS/MT Access/SEARCHS/TEAMS Help Desk 444-4125
BSRx/CAPS/CCUBS/KIDS/MT Access/SEARCHS/TEAMS Help Desk Toll Free 800-285-2361