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Mission: To conserve and enhance the natural resources of the Helena National
Forest and surrounding areas through education to improve wildlife habitat,
watershed health and promote responsible outdoor recreation ethics.
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Tom Corbett, President
Helena, Montana
During early 2005, Tom retired as the Deputy Chief U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer for the District of Montana. While employed, he traveled throughout the country providing technical assistance in a variety of areas, with a specific focus on substance abuse and mental health related issues. Since shortly after retirement he has worked as a volunteer with the Montana Discovery Foundation. He is also involved in the Helena Recreational Youth Soccer League, the Leadership Helena program and the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill ( NAMI). Tom is a co-founder and active principal in the ITH Associates consulting group.
Contact Information:
Home Phone: (406) 449-4656
Cell Phone (406) 461- 3845
email: tcorbett@bresnan.net |
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Michelle Steel
Helena, Montana
Michelle is the General Manager of the Wingate Inn. She has been a resident of Helena since1988, when she moved here to manage Jorgenson's Inn and Suites. In 1998, she was picked to plan and manage the Fairfield Inn, and then in 2001, she was selected to plan and manage the newly constructed Wingate Inn, which she manages today. In addition to her service to the Montana Discovery Foundation, she also serves as Vice-President of Helena Unlimited, and as a board member for the Helena Habitat for Humanity. Michelle also served on Helena Area Chamber of Commerce, where she was the Vice-Chair of Tourism.
Contact Information:
Work Phone: (406) 449-3000
Home Phone: (406) 449-3001
email: mkeelr@aol.com
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Terry Beaver
Helena, Montana
Terry was born, raised and educated in Helena and began his teaching career here in 1965. Subjects taught were advanced biology, environmental education, outdoor education and resource management as a residency program at the Mt. FWP Bearthooth Ranch. He also coached high school basketball and track during his 37 year tenure as a teacher. Later, he served as an adjunct instructor of biology on the UM/Helena Campus for three years. Retiring from teaching in 2002, Terry went to work full-time for the Helena National Forest. He retired from this position in 2005 feeling truly blessed to have had to careers that he loved. Currently, he serves as a trustee on the Helena school board; and serving on the Board for MDF allows him to continue in both venues of lifelong interest.
Contact Information:
Home Phone: (406)442-6435
email: ptbeaver@earthlink.net |
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Cathy Wright
Helena, Montana
Cathy is a former sales and marketing professional with Falcon Publishing. She specialized in developing and maintaining partnerships with interpretive associations and various non-profit organizations. She also recently worked in the International Programs Office at Carroll College. Cathy is a busy mother of two young girls and an active school volunteer. She and her husband, John Morrison, the State Auditor, are involved with many state-wide outdoor recreation and conservation groups.
Contact Information:
Home Phone: (406) 442-4793
email: jmmchw@aol.com |
Tom Clifford, Vice President
Helena, Montana
Retired Helena National Forest Supervisor, Tom is still very interested in resource management and conservation education. Along with his duties as Vice President, he is also active with the Montana Wilderness Association.
Contact Information:
Home Phone: (406)227-5901
email: gtclifford1@msn.com |
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Roseva Guest
Canyon Creek, Montana
Roseva is a schoolteacher from the Wolf Creek school system. She lives at Canyon Creek and is an active member of the Canyon Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Her goal as a teacher is
to enlighten student's lives to the environment around them through various means in the classroom and by the examples she sets in her life.
Contact Information:
Home Phone: (406) 368-2204
email: rosevaguest@yahoo.com |
Carolyn Bright
Helena, Montana
Former reporter with the Independent Record, Carolyn is currently employed by the Student Assistant Foundation.
Contact Information:
Office Phone: (406)458-3389
email: cbright@saf.mt.org |
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Harlan Coverdell
Helena, Montana
Retired science teacher from Capital High School, Harlan is a current member of the Montana Mineral Society, avid outdoorsmen, and is committed to conservation education.
Contact Information:
Home Phone: (406)-458-5564
email: hcoverdell@hotmail.com
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Josh McKay
Helena, Montana
Josh is Vice Principal of Helena Middle School, and a former forest service employee. He has great interest in natural resource education.
Contact Information:
Office Phone: (406)324-1009
email: jmckay@helena.k12.mt.us |
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Helen Paulson
Helena, Montana
Currently, Helen administrates the School-Age Child Care program through Helena School District #1. An active volunteer with MDF, she has shown strong commitment to conservation education and inspiring youth to gain interest in nature.
Contact Information:
Office Phone: (406)324-1260
email: hpaulson@helena.k12.mt.us |
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Bob Person
Helena, Montana
Bob currently volunteers regularly for MDF for programs relating to Montana native plants, and other nature-related topics. He is also active at the Great Divide Ski Area. He also serves on the Board for the Prickly Pear Land Trust.
Contact Information:
Home Phone: (406) 443.4678
email: thepersons@mcn.net |
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Darrell Vallence
Helena, Montana
Darrell is currently co-owner of Grimes Buick. He is concerned with conservation education and resource management.
Contact Information:
Home Phone: (406)443-2827 |
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Debbie Anderson
Executive Director
Contact Information:
Work Phone: (406) 495-3711
Home Phone: (406) 443-0751
email: debbieanderson@fs.fed.us |
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Samsara Chapman
Community Naturalists
Contact Information:
Work Phone: (406) 495-3718
email: samsarachapman@fs.fed.us |
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Helena National Forest Representatives |
Kevin Riordan
Supervisor
Contact Information:
Work Phone: (406)495-3746
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Amy Teegarden
Community Outreach
Contact Information:
Work Phone: (406)395-3747 |
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