Meet Our Staff

Vacant, Economic Development Center Director and Certified Regional Development Corporation Director.  Questions can be directed to the RC&D office at email or at 406-582-5700. 

Gary Slane, Small Business Development Center, Business Director.  Gary is the Northern Rocky Mountain RC&D Business Director. He is a licensed CPA and has extensive experience with assisting businesses and entrepreneurs with planning and financing. Contact Gary via email or at 406-922-0451.

Teresa Koper, RC&D Coordinator.   Teresa is an employee of USDA - Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and is the coordinator of the Northern Rocky Mountain Resources Conservation and Development (NRMRC&D) area. The NRMRC&D is a nonprofit organization that is steered by a board of local volunteers and works on natural resource conservation and development, as well as, economic development projects within Gallatin, Park, and Meagher counties.  Contact Teresa via email or at 406-582-5700. 

Sarah Hamlen, MSU Area Economic Development Coordinator.  Sarah is an employee of MSU Extension Service and is serving in a pilot program with the RC&D to provide community and economic development assistance in the three county area.  Sarah has previous experience in private industry and is actively involved in infrastructure, housing and energy programs for the RC&D.  Contact Sarah via email or at 406-209-7679.

Julianne Brown, Self-Help Housing Coordinator.  Julie is an employee of the RC&D and runs the Self-Help Housing program.  She oversaw the RC&D's Branding Iron Ridge new construction program in Livingston and now runs the repair and rehabilitation program for the organization.  Julie has an extensive background working in Park County and the City of Livingston.  Contact Julie via email or at 406-222-7227.

Casey Kulbeck, Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper.  Casey is an employee of the Northern Rocky Mountain RC&D and Economic Development District and assists both organizations with implementing its programs.  She has previous experience in private industry and can be reached via email or at 406-582-5700.

Crystal Hagerman, Gallatin County Extension Nat. Res. Field Technician.  Crystal works for Gallatin County Extension in partnership with the RC&D.  She serves as the RC&D's Hazardous Fuels Reduction program manager and is on the Montana FireSafe Board of Directors.  Crystal has a strong interest in protecting our natural resources and helping educate communities on fire reduction.  Contact Crystal via email or at 406-209-0344.

Jody Fagan, Gallatin/Big Sky Noxious Weed Committee Coordinator.  Jody is a consultant serving as Coordinator for the RC&D's Gallatin/Big Sky Noxious Weed Committee.  She has an extensive background in natural resources and is an English instructor at Montana State University.  Contact Jody via email or at 406-585-2870.

 

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