Recent Appointments

Governor Gianforte strives to appoint a variety of Montanans to our many Boards, Councils and Commissions. Below is a list of his recent appointments made in the last 30 days. For full board memberships, please visit the home page. And if you’re interested in serving, apply now!


Karen FaggState Compensation Insurance Fund Board of Directors (Montana State Fund)04/01/202103/31/2025
Michael MarshState Compensation Insurance Fund Board of Directors (Montana State Fund)04/01/202103/31/2025
Dick SwingleyBuilding Codes Council03/31/202112/31/2024
Josh SteedBuilding Codes Council03/31/202112/31/2024
Joe NistlerBuilding Codes Council03/31/202112/31/2024
Rusty CashBuilding Codes Council03/31/202112/31/2024
Laef OlsonInformation Technology Board03/31/202112/31/2024
Kevin GilbertsonInformation Technology Board03/31/202112/31/2021
Diane AhlgrenRangeland Resources Committee03/29/202112/31/2025
John HollenbackRangeland Resources Committee03/29/202112/31/2025
Sigurd JensenRangeland Resources Committee03/29/202112/31/2025
Ron DevlinRangeland Resources Committee03/29/202112/31/2025
Leah LewisRangeland Resources Committee03/29/202112/31/2025
Jim AndersonRangeland Resources Committee03/29/202112/31/2025
Haley BeaudryButte Natural Resource Damage (NRD) Restoration Council03/29/202112/31/2025
Courtney YoungButte Natural Resource Damage (NRD) Restoration Council03/29/202112/31/2025
Suzzann NordwickButte Natural Resource Damage (NRD) Restoration Council03/29/202112/31/2025
Calvin WilsonPetroleum Tank Release Compensation Board03/24/202106/30/2022
Derrick HedalenElectrical Board, State03/22/202106/30/2026
Wylie GustafsonArts Council, Montana03/19/202112/31/2026
Linda NetschertArts Council, Montana03/19/202112/31/2026
Steve ZabelArts Council, Montana03/19/202112/31/2026
Sarah CalhounArts Council, Montana03/19/202112/31/2026
Jess DrangeGrass Conservation Commission, Montana03/16/202112/31/2024
Nathan DescheemaekerGrass Conservation Commission, Montana03/16/202112/31/2024