Public Health and Human Services

DPHHS Directory

General Information (406) 444-5622

111 North Sanders Helena, MT 59601-4520 PO Box 4210 Helena, MT 59604-4210

FAX Number (406) 444-1970
Website dphhs.mt.gov

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

111 North Sanders, Room 301, Helena, MT 59601-4520 PO Box 4210, Helena, MT 59604-4210
Quick Lookup:
Director, Charles Brereton (406) 444-5623
Chief of Staff, Vacant (406) 444-4930
Economic Security Services Executive Director, Erica Johnston (406) 444-9773
Medicaid and Health Services Executive Director, Mike Randol (406) 444-5622
Medicaid and CHIP State Plan Amendment and Waiver Coor., Mary Eve Kulawik (406) 444-2584
Chief Financial Officer, Kim Aiken (406) 444-2943
Chief Information Officer, Carrie Albro (406) 444-9407
Strategic Planning, Research and Analysis, Eric Higginbotham (406) 444-5626
Operations Revenue Forecasting Specialist, Jamie Bartole (406) 444-4532
Office of Inspector General, Michelle Truax (Interim) (406) 444-2868
Operations Revenue Forecasting Specialist, Betty Morrison-Franklin (406) 444-4529
State Medical Officer, Dr. Maggie Cook-Shimanek (406) 329-1690
Office of Health and Human Services Innovation, CIO, Marie Matthews (406) 444-4084
Tribal Relations Manager, Lesa Evers (406) 444-1813
Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Brenton Craggs (406) 444-6085
Office of Public Information, Jon Ebelt (406) 444-0936
Communications Specialist, Herbert Council (406) 444-4391
Faith and Community Based Services, Rob Lawler (406) 444-5635
American Indian Health Director, Stephanie Iron Shooter (406) 444-5649
Refugee Resettlement, Kathe Quittenton (406) 444-3868
Executive Assistant, Phoebe Williams (406) 444-5623
Administrative Assistant, Karen Cech (406) 444-9772

Office of Human Resources

111 North Sanders, Room 202 Helena, MT 59601-4520 TOP
Chief Human Resources Officer, Karol Anne Davis (406) 444-4211
Deputy Human Resources Officer, Ciarra Krantz  (406) 444-4944
Civil Rights and EEO Officer , Lloyd Sparks (406) 444-1386
Senior Human Resource Partner/Employee & Labor Relations, Sarah Green (406) 444-5936
Senior Human Resource Partner/Facility Liaison, Vacant (406) 444-3426
Human Resources Office Coordinator, Sam Askin (406) 444-4550
Human Resources Assistant, Jamie Closson (406) 444-3136
Payroll Supervisor, Andi Anderson (406) 444-4054
Payroll Help (406) 444-4108
HR Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-5636
HR Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-4549
HR Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-1918
HR Partner, Colleen Rogan (406) 444-4954
HR Partner, Heidi Greenback (406) 444-0656
HR Partner, Vacant (406) 444-6920
HR Partner, Vacant (406) 444-0962
HR Partner, Vacant (406) 444-3159
Payroll Specialist, Liz Lee (406) 444-3873
Payroll Specialist, Greta Pollock (406) 444-5636
Risk Management and Safety Officer, Joe McAnally (406) 444-1544
Occupational Health and Safety Officer, Tawni Jo Carmody (406) 444-5937
Learning Officer, Vacant (406) 444-0942
FAX Number (HR) (406) 444-0262
FAX Number (Payroll) (406) 444-6912

Office of Legal Affairs

111 North Sanders, Room 210 Helena, MT 59601-4520 TOP
FAX Number (406) 444-9744
Chief Legal Counsel, Paula Stannard (406) 444-3127
Deputy Chief Legal Counsel, Chad G. Parker (406) 444-0207
Attorney, April Armstrong (406) 454-7757
Attorney, Vacant (406) 417-8765
Attorney, Brenda K. Elias (406) 444-4589
Attorney, John C. Julian (406) 655-5507
Attorney, Vacant (406) 444-9516
Attorney, Justin Kraske (406) 444-1258
Attorney, Robert Lishman (406) 444-5331
Attorney, Jen Penaherrera (406) 444-9644
Attorney, Flint Murfitt (406) 444-9129
Attorney, Vacant (406) 444-3893
Attorney, Mark Prichard (406) 444-1480
Attorney, Patrick Quinn (406) 444-5460
Attorney, Heidi Sanders (406) 444-5427
Attorney, Damon Martin (406) 444-5625
Attorney, Ken Varns (406) 444-4123
Attorney, Vacant (406) 444-4095
Attorney, HIPAA Program Officer, Theran Fries (406) 444-5910
Paralegal, Steve Henley (406) 655-5508
Paralegal, Vacant (406) 444-3347
Paralegal, Cassandra Zimms (406) 454-7749
Paralegal, Vacant (406) 444-5561
Paralegal, Vacant (406) 444-6902
Paralegal, Jen Fussell (406) 329-7913
Office Manager / Administrative Rule Specialist, Valerie St. Clair (406) 444-6863
Administrative Rule Specialist, Kassie Thompson (406) 444-4094
Administrative Legal Assistant, Bailey Yuhas (406) 444-3026

Medicaid Systems Support Program

7 W 6th Ave Suite 2B, Helena, MT 59601-4159
PO Box 4210, Helena, MT 59604-4210 TOP
Medicaid Systems Operations Manager, Shellie McCann (406) 841-5025
MPATH Project Manager, Tim Peterson (406) 459-8472
MMIS Project Manager, Crystal Nachtsheim (406) 841-5200
MMIS Project Manager, Denise Juvik (406) 841-5039
MMIS Project Manager, Helena Breidenbach (406) 422-6237
MMIS Project Manager, Jamie Olsen (406) 841-5034
MMIS Project Manager, Jeanie Thiel (406) 431-5713
MMIS Project Manager, Jen Carlson (406) 841-5020
MMIS Project Manager, Jenne Caudle (406) 438-5301
MMIS Project Manager, Justin Lieberg (406) 437-4475
MMIS Business Analyst, Aaron Hahm (406) 841-3803
MMIS Business Analyst, Chrissie Nicholls (406) 202-4442
MMIS Business Analyst, Emily Shahan (406) 417-8827
MMIS Business Analyst, Julia Caro (406) 202-8257
MMIS Business Analyst, Katy Gordon (406) 417-8842
MMIS Business Analyst, Kristan Amdahl (406) 438-6517
MMIS Business Analyst, Laurie Noem (406) 431-8661
MMIS Business Analyst, Nicole Crawford (406) 438-6443
MMIS Business Analyst, Vacant  (406) 841-5033

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DIVISION

1400 Broadway, Room B201, Helena, MT 59601-5231
PO Box 202951, Helena, MT 59620-2951 TOP
Main Numbers by Popular Topic
Bedbugs, Hotels & Campground licensing, Pools, Food/Sanitarians - Grocery, Restaurants & Retail Food, Tattoos & Body Art & Piercing (406) 444-2837
Mold, Mice, Lice (406) 444-0273
Clean Indoor Act, Tobacco, Smoking (406) 444-7408
Farmers Market Food Stamps (406) 444-7373
Emergency Medical Systems Licensing (406) 444-6098
Chronic Disease - Arthritis, Asthma, Diabetes (406) 444-6677
Chronic Disease - Cancer (406) 444-5442
STD/HIV, Immunization, Flu, COVID (406) 444-0919
Vital Records, birth, death, marriage, divorce (406) 444-4228
Water Testing - Laboratory (406) 444-3444
State Refugee Coordinator, Kathe Quittenton (406) 444-3868
Montana Tobacco Quit Line (866) 485-7848
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
WIC Toll Free Number (800) 433-4298
FAX Number (406) 444-6943
PHSD by Section/Program
Administrator, Todd Harwell (406) 444-0303
State Medical Director, Dr. Maggie Cook-Shimanek, MD (406) 329-1690

System Improvement Office

1400 Broadway, Room B201 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
System Improvement Office Supervisor, Terry Ray (406) 439-3693
Local & Tribal Support Program Supervisor, Kerry Pride, DVM (406) 600-1594
Local & Tribal Support Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-xxxx
Local & Tribal Support Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-xxxx
Public Health Accreditation Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-xxxx
Workforce Program Supervisor, Vacant (406) 444-xxxx
Workforce Support Specialist, Allison Scheeler (406) 951-0365
Instructional Designer & Training Coordinator, Neva Loney (406) 439-6344
Performance Management & Quality Improvement Specialist, Marilyn Trevino (406) 417-9509

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room C314 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Bureau Chief, Stacy Campbell (406) 444-3385
Fiscal Officer, Valinda Holmes (406) 444-2640
Senior Epidemiologist, Lisa Richidt (406) 444-0927
Epidemiologist, Amy Hallmark (406) 444-0057
FAX Number (406) 444-7465

Cancer Control Section

1400 Broadway, Room C317 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Section Supervisor, Leah Merchant (406) 444-4599
Logistics Coordinator, Valerie Weedman (406) 444-5442
FAX Number Toll Free (Confidential) (877) 764-7575

Comprehensive Cancer Control

Program Manager, Sara Murgel (406) 444-1437
Health Educator, Justine Sell (406) 444-7858
Health Educator, Brittany Cory (406) 444-6089
FAX Number (Confidential) (877) 764-7575

Cancer Surveillance and Epidemiology

Epidemiology Program Manager, Heather Zimmerman (406) 444-2732
MCTR Program Coordinator, Debbi Lemons (406) 444-6786
QA Technician, Ranee Loux (406) 444-6710
QA Technician, Paige Johnson (406) 444-6709
FAX Number (Confidential) (406) 444-6557

Direct Patient Services

Program Manager, Mark Wamsley (406) 444-0063
Data Manager, Jim Van Brunt (406) 444-4575
Fiscal Specialist, Cassie Rice-Wetzel (406) 444-2618
FAX Number (Confidential) (406) 765-7575

Living Well Section

1400 Broadway, Rm C314A, Helena, MT 59601-5231
Section Supervisor, Heather Welch (406) 444-0958
Office Manager/Financial Specialist, Jodee Prevel (406) 444-7408
Coordinated Programs, Linda Krantz (406) 444-4105
Arthritis Program Manager, Melissa Dale (406) 444-0959
Disability Health Education Specialist, Mackenzie Jones (406) 444-2744

Health Improvement Section

1400 Broadway, Rm C314, Helena, MT 59601-5231

Section Supervisor, Jessie Fernandes (406) 444-9155
Evaluator, Trina Filan (406) 444-6484
GIS Analyst, Brian Norderud (406) 444-7696
Office Manager/Financial Specialist, Susan Day (406) 444-6677
Administrative Specialist, Carolyn Linden (406) 444-5946
Determinates of Health Program Manager, Margaret Mullins (406) 444-6968
School Nurse Consultant, Sara Howser (406) 444-4592
FAX Number (406) 444-7465

Cardiovascular Health Program

Program Manager, Crystelle Fogle (406) 947-2344
Secondary Prevention Specialist, Mike McNamara (406) 444-9170
Quality Improvement Coordinator, Callan Brick (406) 444-9044
Epidemiologist/Evaluator, Carrie Oser (406) 444-4002

Asthma and Diabetes Prevention and Control Programs

Diabetes Program Manager, Melissa House (406) 444-9154
Asthma Control Program Manager, BJ Biskupiak (406) 444-0995
Health Education Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-0593
QI Coordinator, Jennifer Van Syckle (406) 444-9729
Epidemiologist, Will Gardner (406) 444-0653
Informatics Specialist, Ann Lanes (406) 444-6894
Epidemiologist, Vacant (406) 444-7304

Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems Section

1400 Broadway, Room C303 Helena MT 59601-5231 TOP
Section Supervisor, Terry Mullins (406) 444-4460
Financial Specialist, Denise Cummings (406) 444-3895
Epidemiologist, Hannah Yang (406) 444-3746
EMS for Children
EMS System, Vacant (406) 444-0901
EMS Services Program
EMS System Manager, Shari Graham (406) 444-6098
EMS Licensing and PI Specialist, Francine Janik (406) 444-3896
Cardiac Ready Program Manager, Janet Trethewey (406) 444-0442
Community Integrated Health Program Specialist, Kelly Little (406) 444-2480
Trauma System and Injury Prevention Program
Trauma System Manager, Alyssa Johnson, RN, BSN (406) 444-0752
Trauma Coordinator, Carol Kussman (406) 444-4459
Violent Death Registry Program Manager, Annie Kurtz (406) 444-1310
Injury Prevention Coordinator, Maureen Ward (406) 444-4126
Data Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-3138
Epidemiologist, Victoria Troeger (406) 444-3170
Health Education Specialist, Alivia Winters (406) 444-3355
Program Specialist, Melinda Reed (406) 444-6892
FAX Number (406) 444-1814

Healthy Lifestyles Section

1400 Broadway, Room C314B, Helena, MT 59601-5231
PO Box 202951, Helena, MT 59620-2951 TOP
Section Supervisor, Mandi Zanto (406) 444-7373
Epidemiologist, Amy Hallmark (406) 444-0057
Office Manager/Financial Specialist, Jodee Prevel (406) 444-7408
FAX Number (406) 444-5900

Tobacco Prevention Program

Program Coordinator, Jennifer Ullman (406) 444-3866
Health Educator, Ashley Rollin Burke (406) 444-1288
Health Educator, Charlo, Janet Sucha (406) 644-2428
Program Manager, Nicole Aune (406) 444-0178
Health Educator, Callie Morris (406) 444-5687
Health Educator, Kimberly Alexander (406) 444-6911
CONNECT
CONNECT Specialist, Alison Richardson (406) 444-6988

Nutritional and Physical Activity Program

Health Educator, Jessica Ackeret (406) 444-6873

Communicable Disease Control and Prevention Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room C216 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-0919
Bureau Chief, Bekki Kirsch Wehner (406) 444-0065
Data Architect, Neil Squires (406) 444-6980
After Hours 24/7 Emergency Number (406) 444-0273

Food and Consumer Safety Section

1400 Broadway, Room C214 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-2837
Section Supervisor, Staci Evangeline (406) 444-5309
Administrative Support/Licensing, Sandra Tirrell (406) 444-2837
Training Assignment, Sadie Overlie (406) 444-2823
Pools/Daycares/Schools, Eric Leigh (406) 444-5306
Retail, Jenna Fisher (406) 444-0067
Body Art/Trailer Court Camp Grounds/ Cottage Food/ Farmers Markets, Mark Hall (406) 444-2089
License Program Manager, Gail Macklin (406) 444-2415
Wholesale Mfg. Food/Public Accommodations, Karenna Doctor (406) 444-5302
Training Coordinator, Vacant (406) 444-5303
FAX Number (406) 444-5055

Immunization Section

1400 Broadway, Room C211 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-5580
Section Supervisor, Trisha Gardner (406) 444-2675
Office Manager, Stacy Klaue (406) 444-5580
CDC Public Health Advisor, Vacant (406) 444-7089
Immunization Information System Training Manager, Vacant (406) 444-xxxx
Immunization Information System Interoperability Coordinator, Deb Belleau (406) 444-5952
Immunization Information System Training & Support, Sarah Lennon (406) 444-9539
Adult Coordinator, Michelle Funchess (406) 444-2969
Program Analyst, Dave Harris (406) 444-4560
Perinatal Hepatitis B Nurse Consultant, Cory Corwin (406) 444-1805
Vaccines for Children Quality Specialist, Katie Grady-Selby (406) 444-1613
Vaccine Manager Health, Lori Hutchinson (406) 444-0277
Health Education Specialist, Courtney Blaskovich (406) 444-5985
FAX Number (406) 444-2920

Sexually Transmitted Disease/HIV Section

1400 Broadway, Room C211 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-3565
Section Supervisor, Kristi Aklestad (406) 444-2457
Financial Specialist, Anthony Littlewhirlwind (406) 444-6978
HIV/HPG Health Educator, Vacant (406) 444-4117
HIV Treatment Coordinator, Rob Elkins (406) 444-4744
HIV Prevention Coordinator, Vacant (406) 444-1604
STD/HIV Data Entry Specialist, Peggy Baker (406) 444-9028
STD Program Manager, Cara Murolo (406) 444-2678
STD DIS Program Specialist, Miranda Reddig (406) 444-9033
Viral Hepatitis Program Manager, Shannon Koenig (406) 444-1269
STD/HIV Program Evaluator, Brandy Karschnik (406) 444-2989
HIV/Viral Hepatitis Program Analyst, Gina Tracy (406) 444-5865
FAX Number (406) 444-6842

Public Emergency Preparedness

1400 Broadway, Room C202 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP

Supervisor, Vacant (406) 444-1611
COOP Coordinator, Jacob Brown (406) 444-1305
OPR Data Analyst, Ian Thigpen (406) 444-0931
Financial Specialist, Dan Synness (406) 444-6927
Emergency Management Specialist, Colin Tobin (406) 444-3011
Planning Lead, Luke Fortune (406) 444-1281
Health Alert Network Coordinator, Gerry Wheat (406) 444-6736
Exercise Coordinator, Gary Zimmerman (406) 444-3045
Strategic National Stockpile Coordinator, Taylor Curry (406) 444-6072
ORR Data Specialist/Volunteer Manager, Melissa Burch (406) 444-7812
Risk Communications Coordinator, Andrea Wingo (406) 444-5887
Emergency Support Specialist, Kayla Peck (406) 444-0919
FAX Number (406) 444-3044

Hospital Preparedness Section

Coordinator, Vacant (406) 444-5942

Epidemiology & Scientific Support Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room A116 Helena, MT 59620-5231 TOP
State Epidemiologist, Laura Williamson (406) 444-0064

Environmental Health Assessment

1400 Broadway, Room A116 Helena, MT 59620
State Toxicologist, Dawn Nelson (406) 417-9848
Environmental Health Epidemiologist, Abbie Phillip (406) 202-8866
Environmental Health Assessor, Shuangying Yu (406) 444-5954
Environment Health Program Specialist, Emma Whitehead (406) 444-3284

Surveillance and Informatics

1400 Broadway, Room A-116 Helena, MT 59620
FAX Number (Confidential) (406) 444-6910
Section Supervisor, Jennifer Rico (406) 444-6947
Epidemiologist, Lauren White (406) 444-2973
Lead Epidemiologist, Vacant (406) 444-1756
Epidemiologist, Matthew Ringel (406) 444-1746
ELC Coordinator, Danny Power (406) 329-5434
Epidemiologist, Jennifer Floch (406) 417-8632
Epidemiologist, Kristen Merrell (406) 444-0921
Healthcare Systems Epidemiologist, Vanessa Whattam (406) 439-5324

Planning

1400 Broadway, Room B102 Helena, MT  59620

Plans Coordinator, Anna Bradley (406) 444-5968

ICP/HAI

1400 Broadway, Room C216 Helena, MT  69601-5231

Main Number (406) 444-0273
Section Supervisor, Erika Baldry (406) 444-0275
Infection Prevention Specialist, Samantha Carle (406) 417-8249
Infection Prevention Specialist, Elizabeth Adams (406) 417-8119
Infection Prevention Specialist, Dianna Bowling (406) 439-6631
Epidemiologist, Victoria (Tori) Doll (406) 444-4137
HAI/Data Analyst, Vacant (406) 444-XXXX

Communicable Disease Epidemiology Section

1400 Broadway, Room C216 Helena, MT  59601

Main Number (406) 444-0273
Section Supervisor, Magdalena Scott (406) 444-3049
Administrative Support, Lydia Bloom (406) 444-0273
Tuberculosis, Ryan Weight (406) 444-0274
Lead Epidemiologist, Beth Hopkins (406) 444-3012
Epidemiologist, Rachel Hinnenkamp (406) 444-0649
Epidemiologist, Helen McCaffrey (406) 444-4735
Communicable Disease Nurse Consultant, Jessica Lopeman (406) 444-6631
COVID Program Analyst, Devon Cozart (406) 444-2589
Epidemiologist, Dana Fejes (406) 444-5520
Epidemiologist, Sam Saycich (406) 444-0018
State Contact Tracer, Meagan Gillespie (406) 444-5563
FAX Number (Confidential) (800) 616-7460

Financial Operations & Support Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room B202 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Bureau Chief, Sarah Mohrmann (406) 444-6369
Budget Analyst, Vacant (406) 444-3635
Budget Analyst, Tresha Kuperus (406) 444-7486
Financial Specialist, Jennifer McDanel (406) 444-3028
Financial Specialist, Keturah Fortner (406) 444-5949
Contracts Officer, Kim Venetz (406) 444-4473
FAX Number (406) 444-6943

Office of Vital Statistics

111 North Sanders, Room 6 Helena, MT 59601-4520 TOP
Birth Certificate Issuance (406) 444-2685
Vital Records (406) 444-4228
Section Supervisor, Karin Ferlicka (406) 444-4250
Vital Records Supervisor, Dean Vig (406) 444-5249
Vital Statistics Clerk, Jon Ryden (406) 444-0692
Data Acquisition Specialist, Sharon Breidenbach (406) 444-4251
Fraud Prevention Specialist, Melody Lee (406) 444-0693
Issuance Lead Worker, Vacant (406) 444-1986
Adoption/Correction Lead Worker, Mary Suptic (406) 444-4226
Corrections and Microfilm Clerk, Vacant (406) 444-9039
Issuance, Vacant (406) 444-4252
Issuance, Vacant (406) 444-4264
Office Assistant - Temp (406) 444-6506
FAX Number (406) 444-1803

Laboratory Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room B222 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-3444
Toll Free Main Number (800) 821-7284
Bureau Chief, Debbie Gibson (406) 444-5970
FAX Number (406) 444-1802

Environmental Laboratory Section

1400 Broadway Room B221 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-2642
Section Supervisor, Russell Leu (406) 444-5259
Chemist, Jill Cohenour (406) 444-5261
Chemist, Curtis Fjelstad (406) 444-4684
Chemist, Gayle LaBlanc (406) 444-5260
Chemist, Katie McCormick (406) 444-9652
Chemist, Vacant (406) 444-9198
Medical Marijuana Lab Sys Improvement Specialist, Kathy Wiegand-Palmer (406) 444-1548
Medical Marijuana Lab Sys Improvement Specialist, Ian Jacobson (406) 444-0210
FAX Number (406) 444-1802

Financial Support Section

1400 Broadway, Room B206 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Section Supervisor, Katie Clement (406) 444-5598
Billing Specialist, Michaela Olmstad (406) 444-7400
Purchasing/Accounting Tech, Lois Sundblad (406) 444-7447
FAX Number (406) 444-1802

Laboratory Systems Improvement Section

1400 Broadway, Room B105 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Deputy Laboratory Direction/Section Supervisor, Dani Lindeman (406) 444-5526
Laboratory Data Systems Lead, Kim Varvel (406) 444-4115
Preparedness Specialist, Kimberly Newman (406) 444-3068
Laboratory QA Safety Specialist, Donna Jo Hosmer (406) 444-5941
Laboratory Data Specialist, Christopher Manning (406) 444-0695
Laboratory Data Specialist, Janna Mashek (406) 444-0944
Lab Technician Lead, Joanne Thun (406) 444-2805
Accessioner/Lab Technician 2, Mike Crum (406) 444-2805
Accessioner/Lab Technician 2, Sam Fetzer (406) 444-XXXX

Microbiology Molecular Section

1400 Broadway, Room B130 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Micro/Molecular Supervisor, Michelle Mozer (406) 444-5526
Clinical Laboratory Specialist Lead, Jaqueline Dixon (406) 444-3444
Clinical Laboratory Specialist Lead, Katie Sides (406) 444-3444
Clinical Laboratory Specialist, Carla VanderGiessen (406) 444-3444
Clinical Laboratory Specialist, Kelly Barr (406) 444-3444
Clinical Laboratory Specialist, Janel Mason (406) 444-3444
Clinical Laboratory Specialist, Dorothy Henning (406) 444-3444
Clinical Laboratory Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-3444
Developmental Laboratory Scientist, Joy Ritter (406) 444-2531
FAX Number (406) 444-5527

Newborn Screening/Serology Section

1400 Broadway, Room B129 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Section Supervisor, Vacant (406) 444-3040
NBS Short-term Follow-up Coordinator, Crystal Fortune (406) 444-0984
Clinical Lab Specialist, Tammy Buckley (406) 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Jeanne Lee (406) 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Katie Sides (406) 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Walter Walsh (406) 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Elizabeth Reynolds (406) 444-3444
Clinical Lab Technologist, Lorna McIntyre (406) 444-3444
Clinical Laboratory Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-3444
Clinical Laboratory Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-5251
FAX Number (406) 444-5527

Economic Security Services Branch

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION

111 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601-6282
PO Box 8005, Helena, MT 59604-8005 TOP
General Information (406) 841-2400
Administrator, Nikki Grossberg (406) 841-2455
Deputy Division Administration, Brandi Loch (406) 439-0712
Child Abuse Hotline (24 hrs/7 days) Toll Free (In State Only) (866) 820-5437
TTY (24 hrs/7 days) Toll Free Dial 711 then
(866) 820-5437
National Domestic Violence Hotline Toll Free (800) 799-7233
FAX Number (406) 841-2487

Program Planning Unit
111 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601-6282
PO Box 8005, Helena, MT 59604-8005 TOP

Grants and Contracts Program Manager, Autumn Beattie (406) 268-3780
Residential Services Program Officer, Vacant (406) 234-1385
Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Manager, Elizabeth Bruchez (Lewistown) (406) 366-0983

Centralized Intake Unit
111 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601-6282
PO Box 8005, Helena, MT 59604-8005

Centralized Intake Bureau Chief, Laura McCullough (406) 444-6849
Centralized Intake Specialist Supervisor, Vacant (406) 444-3286
Centralized Intake Specialist Supervisor, Rachel Rolston (406) 444-9846
Centralized Intake Specialist Supervisor, Jamie Fortune-Blair (406) 444-9064
Centralized Intake Specialist Supervisor, Katie Morgan (406) 444-9385
Centralized Intake Specialist Supervisor, Amanda Morrison (406) 444-9393
Child Abuse Hotline (866) 820-5437
Regional Administrators
Eastern Region, Miles City, Eric Barnosky (406) 234-1385
North Central Region, Great Falls, Sahrita Jones-Jessee (406) 268-3762
North Western Region, Kalispell, Jennifer Blodgett (406) 300-7441
South Central Region, Billings, Deb Cole (406) 970-7855
South Western Region, Butte, Jennifer Hoerauf (406) 496-4964
Western Region, Missoula, Courtney Callaghan (406) 329-1542

Fiscal & Operations Bureau

111 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601-6282
PO Box 8005, Helena, MT 59604-8005 TOP
Chief, Effie Benoit (406) 841-2457
Administrative Support Unit
Administrative Support Supervisor, Angie Smith (406) 841-2452
Administrative Support, Lori Giulio (406) 841-2400
Executive Assistant, Lynne Johnston (406) 841-2019
Fiscal Services Unit
Contract Manager, Jo-Anne Rude (Kalispell) (406) 300-7434
Budget Analyst, Tom Shanahan (Kalispell) (406) 300-7445
Foster Care & CPIS, Kat McKay (406) 841-2428
SSI & Title IV-E Section
111 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601-6282
PO Box 8005, Helena, MT 59604-8005
Eligibility Unit Supervisor, Dale Hause (406) 841-2424
SSI Specialist, Paddy Ferriter (406) 841-2441
SSI Specialist, Jill Jenneskens (406) 841-2438
SSI Specialist, Michelle Silverthorne (406) 841-2444
SSI Specialist, Jacob Krissovich (406) 841-2434
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Lisa Spencer (406) 841-2499
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Robet Durrant (406) 841-2474
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Cheryl Gran (406) 841-2490
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Megan Osborne (406) 841-2491
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Cathie Lang (406) 841-2408
FAX Number (406) 841-2486
Data Management Unit
111 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601-6282
PO Box 8005, Helena, MT 59604-8005
CQI Development Specialist, Sarah Liggett (406) 202-2757
CQI Development Specialist, Caitlin Stewart-Nurse (406) 461-3134
Business Analyst, Sue Allick (406) 841-2476
Business Analyst, Jill Burgan (406) 329-5484
Business Analyst, Jason Lindsay (406) 329-5484
Systems Specialist, Vacant (406) 841-2414

Program Bureau

111 N Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1D, Helena, MT 59601-6282
PO Box 8005, Helena, MT 59604-8005 TOP
Chief, Mick Leary (406) 841-2483
Title IV-E Program Manager, Vacant (406) 841-2477
Foster Care, Licensing & Guardianship Management Section
111 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601-6282
PO Box 8005, Helena, MT 59604-8005
Foster Care, Licensing and FRS Bureau Chief, Theresa Becker (Polson) (406) 883-7839
Foster Care & Guardianship Program Manager, Mark Girdler (406) 841-2411
Permanency Planning Unit
111 N Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1D, Helena, MT 59601-6282
PO Box 8005, Helena, MT 59604-8005
Permanency Planning Unit Supervisor, Kyla Rock (406) 841-2464
Adoption Program Manager, Vacant (406) 841-2461
Adoption Negotiations Manager, Jeanie Weasel Tail (406) 300-7427
ICPC Deputy Compact Administrator, Lori Hedges (406) 841-2417
ICPC Deputy Compact Administrator, Kelley Tippett (406) 841-2403
Post-Adoptions Services Program Manager, Afton Russell (406) 202-5177
Legal Administrative Support, Janine Whitley (406) 841-2473
Administrative Support, Gena Geiss-Marton (406) 841-2453
FAX Number (406) 841-2463

CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION

2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor
PO Box 202943 Helena, MT 59620-2943 TOP
Main Number - In Helena area or out of state 1 (800) 346-5437
To Access Payment Information https://app.mt.gov/csed
To Make an On-Line Payment https://app.mt.gov/csp
Administrator, Christie Twardoski (406) 444-1846
FAX Number (406) 444-1370

Budget & Administrative Services Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor
PO Box 202943 Helena, MT 59620-2943 TOP
Chief, Brooke Amestoy (406) 444-0565
Accountant, Christine Bugni (800) 346-5437 ext 1141
Budget Analyst, Roy Hinman (800) 346-5437 ext 1139
FAX Number (406) 444-1370
Fiscal Services Unit
EFT & Direct Deposit Specialist, Terrie McNac (800) 346-5437 ext 1140
Technical Accounting & Payment Processing Section
Supervisor. Linda Rogers (800) 346-5437 ext 1142
Accountant, Megan Jennison (800) 346-5437 ext 1145
Accountant, Tanya Mayer-Mlekush (800) 346-5437 ext 1143
Accountant, Glenda McDonald (800) 346-5437 ext 1144
Payment Processor, Kat Koenig (800) 346-5437 ext 1147
Payment Processor, Tami Turcotte (800) 346-5437 ext 1146
FAX Number (406) 444-3346

Field Services Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor
PO Box 202943 Helena, MT 59620-2943 TOP
Chief, Marti Vining (406) 454-7754
FAX Number (406) 444-1370
Career Development
Supervisor, Alla Kirilovich (800) 346-5437 ext 1135
Specialist, Dylan Conway

(800) 346-5437 ext 1136

Specialist, Jackie White (800) 346-5437 ext 1104
Specialist, Priscilla Hochhalter (800) 346-5437 ext 1137
Interstate Services Office
Regional Manager, Vacant (800) 346-5437 ext
Team Supervisor, Echoe Paul (800) 346-5437 ext 1113
Team Supervisor, Marcie Sickels (800) 346-5437 ext 1117
Investigator, Deanna Hause (800) 346-5437 ext 1107
Investigator, Erica Ward (800) 346-5437 ext 0103
Investigator, Shaunna Denney (800) 346-5437 ext 1106
Investigator, Jack Lynch (800) 346-5437 ext 1109
Investigator, Chad Martin (800) 346-5437 ext 1110
Investigator, Kayla Sringer (800) 346-5437 ext 1118
Investigator, Mary McGee-Spalding (800) 346-5437 ext 0072
Investigator, Joani Boudreau (800) 346-5437 ext 0102
Investigator, Terressa McDaniel (800) 346-5437 ext 1111
Office Manager, Vacant (800) 346-5437 ext
Enforcement Technician, James Creach (800) 346-5437 ext 0085
Enforcement Technician, Sandy Hillman (800) 346-5437 ext 1108
FAX Number (406) 444-9626

Program, Policy & Technology Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor
PO Box 202943 Helena, MT 59620-2943 TOP
Chief, Barb Delaney (800) 346-5437 ext 1125
FAX Number (406) 444-1370
Systems Unit
SEARCH Program Manager, Ryan Funk (800) 346-5437 ext 1126

SEARCHS Interface Specialist, Stacy Reedy 

(800) 346-5437 ext 1115
Compliance Unit

Manager, Kial Leach 

(800) 346-5437 ext 1129

Policy & Procedure Specialist, Jana Maier 

(800) 346-5437 ext 1130

Program Auditor, Brook Sturm 

(800) 346-5437 ext 1119

System Support Specialist, Cindy Lee 

(800) 346-5437 ext 1127

Federal Tax Offset Specialist, Nicole Lay 

(800) 346-5437 ext 1128

 

Locate Technician, Monique Prevel 

(800) 346-5437 ext 0082

Guidelines Project Manager, Kim Watne 

(800) 346-5437 ext 1120
Operations Unit

Manager, Kelsey Bell 

(800) 346-5437 ext 1105

Employer Relations Specialist, Shawn Rafferty 

(800) 346-5437 ext 1132

New Hire Directory Specialist, Gary Dahlquist 

(800) 346-5437 ext 1133 or
(888) 866-0327

New Hire FAX Number 

(406) 444-0745

Toll Free FAX

(888) 272-1990
Administrative Orders Unit

Legal Assistant, Kelly Rogge 

(800) 346-5437 ext 1123

Legal Assistant, Mary Pfeifer 

(800) 346-5437 ext 1114
Central Mail Unit

Administrative Support, Monica Edgar 

(800) 346-5437 ext 1121

Administrative Support, Kate Geoffrion 

(800) 346-5437 ext 1122

Administrative Support, VACANT 

(800) 346-5437 ext

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION

1625 11th Ave, Helena MT  59601
PO Box 4210, Helena MT 59620

Early Childhood and Family Support Main Number  406-444-1958
Early Childhood and Family Support Toll Free Number 866-239-0458
FAX All Division Services  406-444-2750
Administrator, Tracy Moseman 406-444-6676
Bureau Chief, Early Childhood Services, Jill Christensen 406-444-0309
Bureau Chief, Child Care, Jody Lehman 406-444-3928
Bureau Chief, Family and Community Health, Jacqueline Isaly 406-444-4743
Bureau Chief, Fiscal, Josh Clement 406-444-3609
Bureau Chief, Buisiness Systems and Operations, Chris Delvaux 406-444-4746
No Kid Hungry Director, Lisa Lee 406-444-3518
Executive Administrative Assistant, Amy McDonald 406-444-0957

Early Childhood Services Bureau (ECSB)

1625 11th Ave, Helena MT  59601
PO Box 4210, Helena MT 59620  TOP

Bureau Chief, Early Childhood Services, Jill Christensen 406-444-0309
Child and Adult Care Food Program Supervisor, Brooke Pickett 406-444-4086
Child and Adult Care Food Program Toll Free Number  888-307-9333
CACFP Specialist, Pam Barragato 406-444-9478
CACFP Specialist, Cassie Kaufman 406-444-9120
CACFP Specialist, Janene Shepherd 406-444-9812
Early Learning Family Services Supervisor, Sally Tilleman 406-444-2789
Program Specialist, Shandi Hayes 406-444-9467
Program Specialist, Marjorie Vegoren 406-329-1275
Head Start State Collaboration Director, Kathy Rich 406-444-0589
Prevention and Early Intervention Manager, Sandy Cade 406-560-1923
Part C/FES Coordinator, Samantha Hoggatt 406-444-5647
Children's Trust Fund Grant Manager, Joshua Kendrick 406-444-3002
Prevention/Early Intervention Program Support, Shari Northcott 406-444-7331
Program Specialist, Liz Wood 406-444-1644

Child Care Bureau

1625 11th Ave, Helena MT  59601
PO Box 4210, Helena MT 59620  TOP

Bureau Chief, Child Care, Jody Lehman 406-444-3928
Child Care Licensing Supervisor, Penny Job 406-444-5977
Licensing Technician, Kacie Chappell 406-444-3232
Licensing Technician, Christina Crowder 406-444-2564
Licensing Technician, Allison Dunbar 406-444-1639
Licensing Technician, Alfred Driscol 406-444-0597
Licensing Technician, Donna LeBrun 406-444-9460
Licensing Technician, Richelle Gandy 406-444-0392
Licensing Technician, Sandy Snyder 406-444-6587
Technical Program Support, Scott Soltis 406-444-0392
Child Care Licensing Supervisor, Vacant
Child Care Licensor Billings, Holly Carr 406-655-7633
Child Care Licensor Anaconda, Michelle Harrington 406-461-2408
Child Care Licensor Billings, Ryane Holzwarth 406-655-7632
Child Care Licensor Kalispell, Diana Lamers 406-751-5962
Child Care Licensor Great Falls, Jodi Linne 406-453-0526
Child Carae Licensor Billings, Anna Mason 406-655-7626
Child Care Licensor Missoula, Edie McLean 406-329-1590
Child Care Licensor Helena, Natalie Mikota 406-444-1954
Child Care Licensor Kalispell, Fern Sutherland 406-300-7391
Child Care Licensor Havre, Pam West 406-262-9790
Child Care Licensor Bozeman, Teri Whitesitt 406-522-2271
CCDF Program Manager, Vacant
Quality Assurance Reviewer, Allison Drake 406-444-1400
Child Care Policy and Eligibility Specialist, Chauntel Lucier 406-329-1286
CCDF Special Projects, Sam Garetson 406-444-0956
Special Projects Manager, Darla Dexter 406-444-6956
Grant/Procurement Manager, Mark Douglass 406-444-4168
Program Specialist, Melissa Lavinder 406-444-4195
Program Specialist, Cindy Moulton 406-444-4199

Family and Community Health Bureau (FCHB)

1625 11th Ave, Helena MT  59601
PO Box 4210, Helena MT 59620

Bureau Chief, Jacqueline Isaly 406-444-4743
Family and Community Health Bureau Administrative Assistant, Kristen Higgins 406-444-1958
SRAE and PREP Program Specialist, Jonelle LaPiere 406-444-1881
Sexual Assault Prevention & Victim Services, Patrick Paradis 406-444-3628
Maternal and Child Health Supervisor, Ann Buss 406-444-4119
MT Obstetrics Maternal Support Program, Amanda Eby 406-444-7034
Title V Maternal, Child Health Block Grant, Blair Lund 406-444-0276
Fetal, Infant, Child & Maternal Mortality Review, Kari Tutwiler 406-444-3394
Primary Care Office Program Specialist, Annalee Venneri 406-444-3934
Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Supervisor, Jenna Kietzke 406-444-4747
WIC Program Toll Free Number  800-433-4298
Outreach & QI Coordinator Program Specialist, Alex Bostrom 406-444-5285
Breastfeeding Coordinator Program Specialist, Aimee Duncan 406-444-0909
Nutrition Coordinator Program Specialist Lead, Lacy Little 406-444-5923
Lead WIC Operations, Kevin Moore 406-444-5530
WIC Farmer's Market, Glade Roos 406-444-2841
Healthy Montana Families Supervisor, Leslie Lee 406-444-6940
Program Specialist, Rubin Ackerman 406-444-2587
Program Specialist, Abbie Chermack 406-444-0041
Program Specialist, Lora Cowee 406-444-0955
Children Special Health Services Supervisor, Amber Bell 406-444-1216
MAPP-NET Program Specialist, Catherine LeMay 406-444-7077
Program Assistant, Leeanna Schearer 406-444-7213

Other Early Childhood and Family Support Services Programs

1625 11th Ave, Helena MT  59601
PO Box 4210, Helena MT 59620

Fiscal Bureau Chief, Josh Clement 406-444-3609
Fiscal Supervisor, Jeromy Ashcraft 406-444-3451
ARPA Budget Analyst, Justin Carpenter 406-444-4212
Contracts Coordinator, Jace Christensen 406-444-5925
Budget Analyst, Lisa Cordes 406-444-4114
Budget Analyst, Susan Wensel 406-444-2720
Budget Analyst, Nicole Quirino 406-444-2803
Financial Specialist Brittany Gregor 406-444-7028
Financial Specialist Jane Omdahl 406-444-3451
Bureau Chief, Business Systems and Operations, Chris Delvaux 406-444-4746
Epidemiology Supervisor, Miriam Naiman-Sessions 406-444-1921
PRAMS Data Control, Maren Weber 406-444-3009
Lead PRAMS Epidemiologist, Kara Hughes 406-444-1627
GIS Coordinator Ellysse Boughey 406-444-2514
Child Care Under the Big Sky, Melody Olson 406-444-1839
CSHS Data Systems, Lanny Wilbur 406-444-4254
No Kid Hungry Director, Lisa Lee 406-444-3518
School Breakfast Coordinator, Linda Cleatus 406-444-3925
Communication and Marketing Director, KayAnn Miller 406-522-2262

DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AND TRANSITIONS DIVISION

111 North Last Chance Gulch, Ste 4C, Helena, MT 59601-4125
PO Box 4210, Helena, MT 59604-4210 Helena, MT 69604
Main Number (Voice/TTY) (406) 444-2590
Toll Free Number (877) 296-1197
Administrator, Chanda Hermanson Dudley (406) 444-4179
Administrative Support Supervisor, Vena Dagnall (406) 444-4183
Administrative Support, Cindy Logan (406) 444-3833
Budget Analyst, Joe Weber (406) 444-4184
Budget Analyst, Shannon Mackey (406) 444-2591
FAX Number (406) 444-3632

Disability Determination Services Bureau

2550 Prospect Avenue, Helena, MT 59601-9757
PO Box 4189, Helena, MT 59604-4189 Helena, MT 59604 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-3054
Toll Free Number (800) 545-3054
FAX Number (406) 444-3564
FAX Number Toll Free (800) 356-4410
Chief, Rebecca Corbett (406) 444-5720
Adjudication Supervisor, Gina Schwartz (406) 444-5746
Adjudication Supervisor, Rachelle Spatz (406) 444-5721
Adjudication Supervisor, Joseph Gaither (406) 444-3779
Support Staff Supervisor/MRPO, Kate Miller (406) 444-9509

Program Support Bureau

111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 4C Helena, MT 59601-4125 TOP
Operations Bureau Chief, Ann Gibbs (406) 248-4801
Program Manager, Bill Harrant (406) 444-4175
Program Manager, Deaf Services, Shawn Tulloch (406) 564-4864 (video)
(406) 579-2630 (text)
Program Manager, Lacey Conzelman (406) 655-7673
Transportation Coordinator, Butte, Patrick Sanders (406) 496-4933

Montana Telecommunications Access Program (MTAP)

111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 2B Helena, MT 59601-4125 TOP
Main Number (406) 204-0115
Director, Mary Taylor (406) 444-4290
Equipment Distribution Specialist, Missoula, Richard Ballou (406) 329-1530
Administrative Assistant, Lisa Gault (406) 204-0115
Helena Equipment Distribution Toll Free (800) 833-8503
Equipment Distribution Specialist, Missoula, Richard Ballou (406) 329-1530
Equipment Distribution Specialist, Billings, Mike Bouchard (406) 373-8456
Montana Relay Customer Service Toll Free (800) 833-8503

Helena Vocational Rehabilitation & Visual Services

111 North Last Chance Gulch, Ste 2B Helena, MT 59601-4125 TOP
Main Number (Voice/TTY) (406) 444-1710
FAX Number (406) 444-9659

Blind & Low Vision Services Section

111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 4C Helena, MT 59601 TOP
BLVS Chief, Darrel Hannum (406) 454-6081
Assistive Technology Specialist, Paul Suptic (406) 444-0034
Toll Free Number (888) 279-7527

Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services

111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 4C Helena, MT 59601 TOP
Field Services Chief, Brook Hodge (406) 214-4848

HUMAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 

1500 E Sixth Ave, Helena, MT 59601
PO Box 202925, Helena, MT 59620-2925 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-1788
FAX Number (406) 444-2547
Montana Public Assistance Helpline (888) 706-1535
Montana Public Assistance FAX Number (877) 418-4533
Administrator, Jessie Counts (406) 444-0640
Executive Assistant, Kristine Mosby (406) 444-4154
Community Services Program Specialist, Julianna Campbell (406) 329-1612

Business Operations

Chief, Chappell Smith (406) 444-7067
CHIMES Security/System Support, Heather Monday (406) 444-9291
Public Assistance Service Desk / Centralized Scanning Unit Supervisor, Doug O'Dell (406) 444-5531

Business Process / Policy

FAX Number (406) 444-2770
Chief, Christie Twardoski (406) 444-1917
Presumptive Eligibility (406) 454-5684
SNAP E&T ED Coordinator, Mary Miller (406) 444-6997
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program Manager, Stephanie Wilkins (406) 444-0641
TANF Policy Specialist, Jamie Hane (406) 454-5685
Contract Monitor, Dana Erickson (406) 496-4951
Contract Monitor, Havre, Lorrie Cofer (406) 265-5196
FAX Number (406) 265-6919

Field Services Bureau TOP

Public Assistance Helpline (888) 706-1535
FAX Number Toll Free (877) 418-4533
Chief, Travis Pilon (406) 444-0643
Western Region Field Manager, Teri McDonald (406) 300-7490
Eastern Region Field Manager, Kevin T Frank (406) 655-7694
Central Region Field Manager, Fred Sullivan (406) 496-4914

Fiscal Bureau TOP

Chief, Andrea Goetsch (406) 444-4559
Budget Analyst, Monica Hagman (406) 444-7056
Budget Analyst, Chris Johns (406) 444-7921
Budget Analyst, Nikki Davison (406) 444-4267
Contract Coordinator, Brenda Medvec (406) 444-6855

Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau (IHSB)

1400 Carter Drive, Helena, MT 59601-6400
PO Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 TOP
LIEAP Toll Free Number (833) 317-1080
FAX Number (406) 447-4287
Chief, Sara Loewen (406) 447-4265
Budget Analyst, Nikki Davison (406) 447-4267
Program Compliance & Training Specialist, Carie Kelly (406) 447-4262

Food Distribution/Commodity Warehouse Program
1400 Carter Drive, Helena, MT 59601-6400
PO Box 202956, Helena MT 59620-2956 TOP

FAX Number (406) 447-4287
Warehouse Supervisor, Dylan Helms (406) 447-4261
Commodity Program Specialist, Tina Wagner (406) 447-4263

Energy & Community Services Program (LIEAP & Weatherization)
1400 Carter Drive, Helena, MT 59601-6400
PO Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 TOP

LIEAP Toll Free Number (833) 317-1080
Energy & Community Services Program Manager, Marcia Lemon (406) 447-4276
Energy & Community Services Specialist, Theresa Willard (406) 447-4260
Energy & Community Services Specialist, Cary Grubb (406) 447-4264
Energy & Community Services Specialist, Michael Horner (406) 447-4270
Energy & Community Services Specialist, White Sulphur Springs, Dayna Shepherd (406) 547-6335
Program Officer, Sheri Shepherd (406) 447-4269
Program Officer, Missoula, Julianna Crowley (406) 329-1612
FAX Number (406) 329-1613

MEDICAID & HEALTH SERVICES BRANCH

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION

100 N Park Suite 300, Helena, MT 59601-4168
PO Box 202905, Helena, MT 59620-2905 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-3964
Administrator, Rebecca deCamara (406) 444-7044
Office Manager, Cindy Dallas (406) 444-3907
Administrative Assistant, Yvonne Gentile (406) 444-3964
Administrative Assistant, Vacant (406) 444-3760
Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Karl Rosston (406) 444-3349
Suicide Prevention Program Specialist, John Tabb (406) 444-3929
Zero Suicide Grant Manager, Browning, Terrance "TJ" Lafromboise (406) 202-9563
FAX Number (406) 444-7391
(406) 444-9389

Prevention Bureau

100 N Park Suite 300, Helena, MT 59601-4168
PO Box 202905, Helena, MT 59620-2905 TOP
Chief, Mary Collins (406) 444-6981
Prevention Section Supervisor, Kimberly Koch (406) 444-3749
Prevention Program Manager, Vacant (406) 444-
Monitoring & Data Officer, Vacant (406) 444-9635
Medicaid Reform Specialist, Jackie Jandt (406) 444-9656
Treatment Program Manager, Vacant (406) 444-7922
Grant Manager, Vacant (406) 444-9304
Program Officer, Curtis Weiler (406) 444-7926

Treatment Bureau

100 N Park Suite 300, Helena, MT 59601-4168
PO Box 202905, Helena, MT 59620-2905 TOP
Chief, Melissa Higgins (406) 444-9344
Mental Health Information 888-866-0328
Community Resources & Support, Vacant (406) 444-9657
Mental Health Behavioral Analyst, Deborah Rumberger (406) 444-1955
Clinical Program Manager, Vacant (406) 444-3356
Mental Health Eligibility Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-9530
Mental Health Supervisor, Jennifer Fox (406) 444-4927
Special Populations Supervisor, Wyatt McAlpine (406) 444-3356
Behavioral Health Program Officer, Miranda Griffis (406) 444-2878
Behavioral Health Program Officer, Missoula, Violet Bolstridge (406) 444-3733
Program Manager, Missoula, Katie Rasmussen (406) 444-3786
VISTA Staff, Emily Burns (406) 444-3187
Clinical Program Manager, Vacant (406) 444-9330
Medicaid Waiver & State Plan Program Officer, Rena Steyaert (406) 444-4926
Community Program Officer, Missoula, Jessica Effenberger (406) 329-1529
Community Program Officer, Miles City, Antonia Klein (406) 851-7065
(406) 853-4421 ( Cell)
Community Program Officer, Missoula, Vacant (406) 329-1520
(406) 241-7369 ( Cell)

Children's Mental Health Bureau

111 North Sanders, Room 307 Helena, MT 59601-4520 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-4545
FAX Number (406) 444-5913
Chief, Meghan Peel (406) 444-1290
School Based Services Program Officer, Christine White (406) 444-5916
Administrative Assistant, Alisha Oellermann (406) 444-5978
Clinical Supervisor, Vacant (406) 444-3814
Licensed Clinician, Dan Carlson-Thompson (406) 444-1460
Licensed Clinician, Billings, Anthony Killebrew (406) 655-7629
Utilization Review Technician, Alana Wilson (406) 444-3819
Regional Resource Specialist, Helena, Theresa Holm (406) 444-2958
Regional Resource Specialist, Missoula, Trish Christensen (406) 329-1330
Medicaid Program Supervisor, Renae Huffman (406) 444-7064
Research Analyst, Robin Albee (406) 444-2727
Research Analyst, Vacant (406) 444-7392
Family Liaison, Vacant (406) 444-6018

Financial Services Bureau

111 North Sanders, Room 305/307 Helena, MT 59601-4520 TOP
Chief, Vacant (406) 444-
AWACS Specialist, Missoula, Jody Furrer (406) 329-5427
Budget Analyst, Jennifer Finnegan (406) 444-2965
Budget Analyst, Dawn Doyle (406) 444-0631
Data Analyst, Ryan Jose (406) 444-6922
Grants & Contracts Manager, Stephanie Kindt (406) 444-2664
Information System Specialist, Chet Williams (406) 444-7754
Rates Project Manager, Kelly McNurlin (406) 444-4215

Developmental Disability Program

111 North Sanders, Room 305 Helena, MT 59601-4520 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-2995
FAX Number (406) 444-0230
Chief, Lindsey Carter (406) 444-5662
Medical Director, Dr Jean Justad (406) 444-4556
Psychiatric Consultant, Dr Michelle McCall (406) 444-5482
Behavior Consultation Team Supervisor, Connie Orr (406) 444-3072
Behavior Consultation Specialist, Billings, Cheryl Nystrom (406) 655-7696
Developmental Disabilities
111 N Sanders, Rm 305 Helena, MT 59601-4520
Community Service Supervisor, Shannon Cole-Merchen (406) 444-2799
Region 1 Glasgow/Miles City (406) 228-8264
Region 2 Great Falls (406) 454-6085
Region 3 Billings (406) 259-8122
Region 4 Helena/Bozeman/Butte (406) 444-1714
Region 5 Missoula/Kalispell (406) 329-5415
Developmental Disability Program Support
111 N Sanders, Rm 305 Helena, MT 59601-4520
Program Support Supervisor, Cathy Murphy (406) 444-1716
Eligibility Specialist, Lisa Nehl (406) 444-5930
Medicaid Program Officer/Transition Specialist, Suzanne Rowe (406) 444-4182
Medicaid Program Officer/Waiver Specialist, Barbara Doggett (406) 444-2695
Medicaid Program Officer/Waiver Specialist, Carla Rime (406) 444-6047

HEALTH RESOURCES DIVISION

1400 Broadway, Room A206 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Montana Healthcare Programs Member/Provider Contact Numbers
Big Sky Rx Program (Helena area) (406) 444-1233
Big Sky Rx Program Toll Free Number (866) 369-1233
Drug Prior Authorization (Helena) (800) 395-7961
(406) 443-6002
Medicaid Prior Authorization Toll Free Number (800) 262-1545
Medicaid Transportation Services Toll Free Number (800) 292-7114
Montana Healthcare Programs Member Helpline (800) 362-8312
Montana Healthcare Programs Provider Relations Helpline (800) 624-3958
Plan First Program Toll Free Number (855) 854-1399
To Report Medicaid Provider Fraud Toll Free Number (800) 376-1115
To Report Suspected Medicaid Member Fraud Toll Free Number (800) 201-6308
Conduent (Helena only) Medicaid Claims (406) 442-1837
Conduent (Montana only) Medicaid Claims Payment Contractor Toll Free Number (800) 624-3958
Administration
1400 Broadway, Room A203 Helena, MT 59601-5231
Main Number (406) 444-4455
FAX Number (406) 444-1861
Administrator, Darci Wiebe (406) 444-4458
Administrative Assistant, Laurie Bielby (406) 444-5905
Indian Health and Tribal Services Section
1400 Broadway, Room A206 Helena, MT 59601-5231
Main Number (406) 444-4455
FAX Number (406) 444-1861
Supervisor, Casey Peck (406) 444-5778
IHS/Tribal 638 Program Officer, Jacqui Roberts (406) 444-1292
Operations Research Section
1400 Broadway Room A201, Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Medicaid Operations Research Section Supervisor, Renee Quintana (406) 444-3675
Medicaid Operations Research Analyst, Vacant (406) 444-9197
Medicaid Operations Research Analyst, Emily Hollow (406) 444-0061
Medicaid Operations Research Analyst, Julie Bullman (406) 444-3474
Medicaid Operations Research Analyst, Trisha Goettle (406) 444-1292

Allied Health Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room A206 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-4455
FAX Number (406) 444-1861
Chief, Katie Hawkins (406) 444-4144
Allied Health Claims Resolution/DME/Dental, Vacant (406) 444-2764
Dental & Transportation Program Officer, Lynea Linz (406) 444-3182
Durable Medical Equipment, Hearing Aid & Audiology Program Officer, Maggie Irby (406) 444-4518
Pharmacy Program Officer, Dani Feist (406) 444-2738
Pharmacist, Shannon Sexauer (406) 444-5951
School Based Services, Optometric, Eyeglasses, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Physical Therapy Program Officer, Laurie Nelson (406) 444-4066

Financial & Operations Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room A107 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-4455
FAX Number (406) 444-1861
Chief, Tamrah Chatriand (406) 444-3681
Grant & Contract Specialist, Thom Szucs (406) 444-2728
Budget Analyst 2, Kara MacDonald (406) 444-6844
Financial Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-4565
Financial Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-1571
Big Sky Rx and Drug Rebate
1400 Broadway, Room A104 Helena, MT 59601-5231
FAX Number (406) 444-3846
Pharmacy Assistance Supervisor, Christina David (406) 444-3008
Eligibility Specialist, DeDe Mann (406) 444-3534

Medicaid & Healthy Montana Kids Drug Rebate Program

1400 Broadway, Room A104 Helena, MT 59601-5231

Main Number (406) 444-4455
FAX Number (406) 444-1861
Drug Rebate Program Coordinator, Amber Pierce (406) 444-6036
Drug Rebate Program Specialist, Shirley 'Michaelanne' Fagnan (406) 444-9674
Drug Rebate Program Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-3554
Drug Rebate Program Specialist, Ariel Scotton (406) 444-3457

Hospital & Physician Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room A206 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-4455
FAX Number (406) 444-1861
Bureau Chief, Don Holmlund (406) 444-3634
Hospital Program Officer, Amanda Brensdal (406) 444-7002
FQHC & RHC Program Officer, Alyssa Clark (406) 444-7018
Hospital Claims Resolution, Vacant (406) 444-4834
Physician Program Officer, Stephanie King (406) 444-3995
Physician Claims Resolution, Lynea Linz (406) 444-3337

Member Health Management Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room A206 Helena, MT 59601-5231 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-4455
FAX Number (406) 444-1861
Bureau Chief, Mary LeMieux (406) 444-4146
Meadowlark Initiative and PRISM for MOMS Program Officer, vacant (406) 444-0950
State Plan & Medicaid Waiver, Plan First, WASP, HELP Program Officer, Linda Skiles-Hadduck (406) 444-6868
Primary Care and Population Health, Passport, CPC+ and PCMH Program Officer, Liz Lelacheur (406) 444-0991
Medicaid Program Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-9745
HMK and EPSDT Section
HMK and EPSDT Section Supervisor, Vacant (406)-444-0965
Healthy Montana Kids Program Officer, Michael Mahoney (406) 444-0904
Healthy Montana Kids Program Officer, Krista Pratt (406) 444-6002
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program Specialist; Targeted Case Management (TCM Non-Mental Health); Team Care Program, Miranda Prevel (406) 444-4349

Senior and Long Term Care

1100 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601 TOP
Administrator, Barb Smith (406) 444-4147
Medicaid Reform Initiative Specialist, Traci Clark, BSW (406) 444-7782
Special Projects, Vacant (406) 444-1956
FAX Number (406) 444-7743
Adult Protective Services Toll Free Intake Number (844) 277-9300

Adult Protective Services Bureau

1100 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601 TOP
Bureau Chief, Trevor Tangen (406) 970-0451
Program Manager, Lianna Waller (406) 830-5304
FAX Number (406) 444-1454
Adult Protective Services Region 1 Supervisor, Jody McCampbell (406) 839-4156
Adult Protective Services Region 2 Supervisor, Sabrina McQuinn (406) 836-1866
Adult Protective Services Region 3 Supervisor, Janice Hinze (406) 830-6477
Adult Protective Services Region 4 Supervisor, Glenda Oestreicher (406) 836-1828

Aging Services Bureau

1100 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601 TOP
Director, State Unit on Aging, Kerrie Reidelbach (406) 444-7788
ADRC Program Manager, Patrick Kelley (406) 444-0998
Legal Developer, Katy Lovell (406) 444-7787
State Long term Care Ombudsman Program Manager, Carmen Sciabica (406) 444-3285
Financial Specialist, Kelly Crosier (406) 444-7786
Program Specialist, Nichole Thennis (406) 444-6061
State Health Insurance and Assistance Program Director, Janet Stellmon (406) 444-7784
Program Support, Kimme Evermann (406) 444-7780
Aging Hotline (800) 332-2272

Community Services Bureau

1100 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601 TOP
Bureau Chief, Jill Sark (406) 444-4544
Program Manager, Abby Holm (406) 444-4564
Program Manager, Michael Woods (Great Falls) (406) 852-0322
Program Manager, Jean Perrotta (Butte) (406) 496-4955
Program Specialist, Craig Bender (406) 438-1800
Program Manager, Michaelene 'Micky' Brown (406) 444-6064
Facility Based Section Supervisor, Derik Sapp (Great Falls) (406) 210-4810
Claims Specialist, Jenifer Thompson (406) 444-3997
Program Officer, Dee Burnham (406) 444-4129
Claims Examiner, Toni Miller-Mahoney (406) 444-4142
Regional Program Officer, Becky McAnally (406) 444-7781

Fiscal Services Bureau

1100 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601 TOP
Bureau Chief, Fiscal, Karen Antonick (406) 444-4209
Budget Analyst, Vacant (406) 444-1707
Administrative Assistant, Shayne Isakson (406) 444-1591
Superintendent, Ashley Bair (406) 792-3100
ext. 3107

FACILITIES

Intensive Behavior Center

310 E 4th Avenue, PO Box 87 Boulder, MT 59632-0087 For a complete listing, see Boulder TOP
Main Number (406) 225-4411
Interim Superintendent, Melssa Brock (406) 225-4426
FAX Number (406) 225-4414

Mental Health Nursing Care Center

800 Casino Creek Drive Lewistown, MT 59457 For a complete listing, see Lewistown TOP
Administrator, Mike Zwicker (406) 535-6932
FAX Number (406) 535-2863

Montana Chemical Dependency Center

525 East Mercury Street, MT 59701 For a complete listing, see Butte TOP
Main Number (406) 496-5400
Administrator, Shannon LaTray (406) 496-5402
FAX Number (406) 496-5437

Montana State Hospital

Warm Springs, MT 59756-0300 For a complete listing, see Warm Springs TOP
Interim Administrator, Carter Anderson (406) 693-7010
Purchasing Specialist, Lorraine Evans (406) 693-7016
Hospital Operator (406) 693-7000
FAX Number (406) 693-7069

Veterans' Homes

Eastern Montana Veterans Home

2000 Montana Avenue, Glendive, MT 59330 TOP
Administrator, Christy Kemp (406) 377-8117
FAX Number (406) 345-8121

Southwest Montana Veterans Home

65 Veterans Circle, Butte, MT 59701

Superintendent, Ashley Bair (406) 792-3100
ext. 3107

Montana Veterans Home

400 Veterans Way, PO Box 250 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 TOP
Superintendent, Joren Underdahl (406) 892-3256
FAX Number (406) 892-0256

OPERATIONS SERVICES BRANCH

Financial Management

2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909 TOP
Financial Manager, Adam Anfinson (406) 444-9664
Financial Technical Analyst, Samantha Cooley (406) 444-2472
Budget Analyst, Mae Schwartz (406) 444-4691
Budget Analyst, Christy Dighans (406) 444-3269
Budget Analyst, Vacant (406) 444-6984

Audit Bureau
2401 Colonial Dr, 3rd Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909

Chief, Chad Hultin (406) 444-5908
Auditor, Scott Scanson (406) 444-4554
Auditor, William Schmidt (406) 444-5944
Auditor, David Hansen (406) 444-4159
Auditor, Adam Stoll (406) 444-4159
Auditor (406) 444-0161
Auditor (406) 444-4155
FAX Number (406) 444-3980

Office of Fair Hearings

2401 Colonial Drive, 3rd Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-2470
Interim Chief, Afrah Al Asadi (406) 444-2470
Administrative Law Judge, Francis Clinch (406) 444-2470
Administrative Law Judge, Tricia Welnel (406) 444-2470
Administrative Law Judge, Shanni Barry (406) 444-2470

Administrative Support Supervisor, Afrah Al Asadi 

(406) 444-2470

Administrative Assistant, Andrew Erickson

(406) 444-2470

Administrative Assistant, Darian Lord

(406) 444-2470
FAX Number (406) 444-3980

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909 TOP
Administrator, Corrine Kyler (406) 444-7061
Main Number (406) 444-3130
FAX Number (406) 444-9763
Grants and System Analyst, Ilia Balsley (406) 444-6504
EHR Tech, Jessica Brown (406) 444-5932
Financial Transparency Specialist, Monique England (406) 444-4955
Medicaid Financial Unit
2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor Helena, MT 59601-5909
Manager, Darla Tenter (406) 444-1671
Budget Analyst, Walt Shaw (406) 444-3086
Accountant, Sandy Miller (406) 444-3716

Fiscal Operations Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor Helena, MT 59604 TOP
Chief, Marci Lewandowski (406) 444-5369
Cost Accounting Section
2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909
Fiscal Manager, Andrew Vann (406) 444-5909
Accountant, Gayle McLean (406) 444-4052
Accountant, Shanon McMaster (406) 444-9045
Accountant, Dave Tallman (406) 444-5934
Accountant, Renee Foster (406) 444-7054
Federal Reporting and General Ledger Section
2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909
Fiscal Manager, Christy Dighans (406) 444-5947
Supervisor, Steve Harr (406) 444-3941
Accountant, Sandra Frigo (406) 444-7049
Accountant, Sandy Levengood (406) 444-4049
Accountant, Cindy Clem (406) 444-4134
Accountant, Roxianne Verworn (406) 444-4538
Accountant, Chris Isaacson (406) 444-4059
Accountant, Kenzie Mundaniohl (406) 444-5543
Reimbursement and Financial Investigations Section
2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909
Bureau Chief, Vacant (406) 444-6317
Manager, Aleasha Horn (406) 444-3416
Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center and Intensive Behavior Center Financial Investigator, Daryl Hickey (406) 444-4486
Montana Chemical Dependency Center and Montana Veterans Home Financial Investigator, Peggy Bennetts (406) 496-5407
Montana State Hospital Financial Investigator, Calvin Trainor (406) 693-7229
Montana State Hospital Financial Investigator, Krista Henderson (406) 693-7505
Accounting Tech, Kara Burckhard (406) 444-4499
Billing Clerk, Elisa Pierce (406) 444-3097
Billing Clerk, Jan Finch (406) 444-4497
Business Services & Internal Support Bureau
2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909
ISS Bureau Chief, Mary Munger (406) 444-4690
Internal Support/Mail Room
111 N Sanders, Rms 3,4, and 5, Helena, MT 59601-4520 / 1400 Broadway, Rm A111, Helena, MT 59601-5231
Internal Support Manager, Tim Dwyer (406) 444-3912
Logistics Coordinator - Mail, Tim Isaacson (406) 444-3453
Logistics Coordinator - Mail, Chris Herman (406) 444-2583
Logistics Coordinator - Surplus, Don Bartsch (406) 444-3945
Logistics Coordinator - Surplus, Brian Johnson (406) 444-6806
Cogswell Mailroom (406) 444-9524
Internal Support FAX Number (406) 444-7358
Accounts Payable
2401 Colonial Dr, 1st Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909
Fiscal Manager, Judy Pillen (406) 444-4937
Accounting Supervisor, Cheri Strong (406) 444-4072
A/P Financial Specialist, Kelly Taylor (406) 444-4060
Accounting Specialist, Jay Duncan (406) 444-5966
Accounting Technician, Vacant (406) 444-6012
Accounting Technician, Kitrina Paddock (406) 444-3130
Accounting Technician, Dustin Hendrickson (406) 444-4257
Accounting Technician, Jessica Brown (406) 444-5932
Accounting Technician, Nina Wagner (406) 444-5933
Records and Lease Management
2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909
Records and Lease Specialist, Theresa Rush (406) 444-4547
Accounts Receivable Unit
2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909
Manager, Chad Roussan (406) 444-9791
AR & Internal Control Specialist, Beth Lewis (406) 444-7344
Lead Worker, Stacy Bourquin (406) 444-4061
Accounting Technician (Med Needy), Emma Frydenlund (406) 444-3961
Accounting Technician, Lacey Forcina (406) 444-4230
Collections Specialist, Kaitlyn Olson (406) 444-0020
HELP Program Assistance (866) 471-9621
Customer Service Assistant, Naomi Kaneen (406) 444-6314
Procurement and Contracts Unit
2401 Colonial Drive, 1st Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909
Supervisor, April Pfeiffer (406) 444-5329
Procurement Officer, Kitrina Paddock (406) 444-3130
Procurement Officer, Jennifer Lawrence (406) 444-2851
Procurement Officer, DiDi High (406) 444-2491

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
( Quality Assurance Division)

2401 Colonial Drive, Helena, MT 59601-4909 TOP
Administrator (Interim), Michelle Truax (406) 444-4120
Administrative Assistant, Bruce Luke (406) 444-0476
FAX Number (406) 444-3980

Certification Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive, Helena, MT 59601-4909
PO Box 202953, Helena, MT 59620-2953 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-2099
Bureau Chief, Todd Boucher (406) 444-2038
Certified Nurse Aide Registry (406) 444-4980
CLIA Program, Michelle Griffin (406) 558-9502
Compliance Technician I, Brittney Nelson (406) 202-9316
Compliance Technician I, Donna Sowers  (406) 444-4980
Life Safety Code, Emergency Preparedness, CLIA Supervisor Tony Sanfilippo (406) 444-4170
Health Facility Surveyor, Mike Cagle  (406) 439-8944
Health Facility Surveyor, April Graham (406) 202-9322
Health Facility Surveyor, Rachelle Jewison  (406) 475-5087
Health Facility Surveyor, David J. Rankosky  (406) 437-4662
Health Facility Surveyor, Krissta Rexin (406) 439-8785
Health Facility Surveyor, Vacant  (406) 437-4665
Long Term Care Supervisor, Tensina Smith  (406) 444-4463
Health Facility Surveyor, Tammie Berg  (406) 437-4674
Health Facility Surveyor, Laura Carney  (406) 437-4671
Health Facility Surveyor, Lisa Dana  (406) 438-3564
Health Facility Surveyor, Danielle Ernst  (406) 431-2951
Health Facility Surveyor, Katie Hiett  (406) 558-9032
Health Facility Surveyor, Lore Latham  (406) 437-4660
Health Facility Surveyor, Mariah Shein  (406) 202-9970
Health Facility Surveyor, Dane Anderson  (406) 202-9230
Acute & Continuing Care /Complaint/Dispute Resolution Manager, Tyler Smith  (406) 444-3459
Health Facility Surveyor, Jennifer Anderson  (406) 437-4670
Health Facility Surveyor, Ellen Burns (406) 461-8330
Health Facility Surveyor, Karen George  (406) 437-2835
Health Facility Surveyor, Dana Rutan  (406) 437-4673
Health Facility Surveyor, Debbi Starr  (406) 417-8860
Health Facility Surveyor, Ronda Ward  (406) 437-4663
Health Facility Surveyor, Vacant
Nursing Facilities Abuse Hotline Toll Free Number (406) 444-4193
(800) 762-4618
FAX Number (406) 444-3456
E-mail mtssad@mt.gov

Licensure Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive Helena, MT 59601-4909 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-2676
Chief, Vacant (406) 444-7770
Healthcare Facility Program Manager, Tara Wooten (406) 444-1575
Residential Care Program Manager, Anaconda, Julie Fink (406) 563-4668
Licensing Technician, Gayl Kearns (406) 444-4196
Construction Consultant, Brian Nelson (406) 444-6794
HC Facility Surveyor, Noelle Markland (406) 444-0572
HC Facility Surveyor, Linda Egebjerg (406) 444-5401
HC Facility Surveyor, Brett Christian (406) 444-7459
Residential Care Licensing Surveyor, Bryan Greer  (406) 563-4660
Residential Care Licensing Surveyor, Stephanie Galle (406) 563-4669
Residential Care Licensing Surveyor, Christopher Sowell (406) 453-0539
Residential Care Licensing Surveyor, Sabrina Charlson (406) 329-1589
Residential Care Licensing Surveyor, Teresa Burtell (406) 655-7621
Residential Care Licensing Surveyor, Kara Seyer (406) 444-0025
License Permit Technician, Laura Dietz (406) 444-2676
Radiological Health Coordinator (406) 444-2868
Administrative Specialist, Leslie Howe (406) 444-9519
FAX Number (406) 444-1742

Program Compliance Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive, 2nd Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909 TOP
Chief, Michelle Truax (406) 444-4120
Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC), Vacant (406) 444-4168
Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM), Shauna Longmire (406) 444-9365
FAX Number (406) 444-0778
Program Integrity Section
2401 Colonial Drive, 2nd Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909 TOP
Quality Control Supervisor, Jenna Wright  (406) 791-6222
Quality Control Team Lead, Heather Kerker (406) 444-3811
Quality Control Team Lead, Theresa Matye (406) 444-3084
Financial Statistician, Vacant (406) 444-9361
Quality Control Auditor, Kristyn Anderson (406) 453-0585
Quality Control Auditor, Matt Maddox (406) 329-1592
Quality Control Auditor, Ashley Alexander (406) 438-3332
Quality Control Auditor, Michelle Gagne (406) 437-1553
Quality Control Auditor, Cody Trogdon (406) 329 5435
Quality Control Auditor, Jamie LaCroix (406) 794-6877
Quality Control Auditor, Heidi Mann (406) 202-0926
Quality Control Auditor, Sean Cummings  (406) 329-1558
Quality Control Auditor, Jessie Odlin (406) 417-9450
Quality Control Auditor, Vacant (406) 417-9827
IPV/ MEQC / PERM Supervisor, Heather Smith (406) 444-4171
Program Integrity Team Lead, Martin Guhl (406) 329-1319
Program Integrity Specialist, Christen LeBlanc-Birkholz (406) 417-8227
Program Integrity Investigator, Yvonne Perry (406) 329-1320
Program Integrity Investigator, Lana Madsen (406) 444-4240
Program Integrity Investigator, Nancy White (406) 444-4508
Program Integrity Investigator, Cassie Cable (406) 444-4508
MEQC Team Lead, April Staudinger (406) 439-1556
MEQC Reviewer, Jeff Nielsen (406) 439-6377
MEQC Reviewer, Brenda Paulson (406) 444-4166
Recipient Fraud Referral Hot Line (800) 201-6308
FAX Number (406) 444-0778
Surveillance Utilization and Review Section
2401 Colonial Drive, 2nd Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909 TOP
Supervisor, Jennifer Tucker (406) 444-4586
Lead Program Integrity Compliance Specialist, Jennifer Bergmann (406) 444-6826
Program Integrity Compliance Specialist, Summer Roberts (406) 444-4281
Program Integrity Compliance Specialist, Heidi Kandilas (406) 444-5993
Program Integrity Compliance Specialist, Jaymie Larsen (406) 444-3282
Program Integrity Compliance Specialist, Alyssa Clark (406) 444-9353
Program Integrity Compliance Specialist, Ross Barnes (406) 444-6977
Program Integrity Compliance Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-0911
Program Integrity Compliance Specialist, Caitlyn King (406) 444-6826
Program Integrity Compliance Specialist, Rachel Savage (406) 444-4240
FAX Number (406) 444-0778
Third Party Liability
2401 Colonial Drive, 2nd Floor Helena, MT 59601-4909 TOP
Supervisor, Olivia Roussan (406) 444-6004
TPL Recovery Lead, Lori Cole (406) 444-7313
TPL Tort Recovery Lead, Sara Sparks (406) 444-4172
TPL Recovery Officer, Scott Sala (406) 444-4552
TPL Tort Recovery Officer, Karen Moffit (406) 444-9085
TPL Recovery Officer, Brian Weiss  (406) 444-4177
TPL Tort Recovery Officer, Shawn Ratchford  (406) 444-5971
TPL Tort Recovery Officer, Ryan McAlpin  (406) 444-9361
TPL (Outside Helena) Toll Free Number (800) 694-3084
TPL Fax Number (Helena) (406) 444-1829

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION

1100 N. Last Chance Gulch, 2 nd Floor, Helena, MT 59601 TOP

Administrator, John McCarthy (406) 444-2794
Security & Compliance Manager, Jackie Thiel (406) 444-6983
Information Security Analyst, Thomas Somerville (Shane) (406) 444-9291
Information Security Analyst, Michael De La Torre (406) 444-0329
Information Security Analyst, Vacant (406) 444-3344
FAX Number (406) 444-4555

Information Systems Bureau

1100 N. Last Chance Gulch, 2 nd Floor, Helena, MT 59601 TOP
Bureau Chief, Alan Wintersteen (406) 444-4130
FAX Number (406) 444-9739

Application Development and Support Section (ADSS)

1100 N. Last Chance Gulch, 2 nd Floor, Helena, MT 59601 TOP
Computer Supervisor,  (406) 444-5996
Computer Supervisor, Thomas Judge (406) 444-5489
Computer Supervisor, Stacey Williams (406) 454-8565
Lead Computer Application Engineer, Marty Wangen (406) 444-5994
Computer Application Engineer, Great Falls, Vacant
Computer Application Engineer, Shane Echo (406) 444-4080
Computer Application Engineer, Sasha Harlow (406) 444-4079
Computer Application Engineer, Vacant (406) 444-5986
Computer Application Engineer, John Monday (406) 444-4379
Computer Application Engineer, Paul Nagel (406) 444-0922
Computer Programmer, Connor Murnion (406) 444-4448
Computer Programmer, David Potts
Computer Programmer, Steven Harolds (406) 444-5996
Computer Programmer, Trevor Osborne (406) 444-7439
Computer Programmer, Tom Briscoe (406) 444-4078
Computer Programmer, Jason 'Jay' Coleman (406) 444-4321
Computer Programmer, Tim Determan (406) 444-0902
Computer Programmer, Dylan Rosenbaum (406) 444-9402
Computer Programmer, Josh Cullings (406) 
Computer Programmer, Gaberial Darity (406) 
System Analyst, Rachel Heaton (406) 444-0647
Training Development Specialist, Erica Graham (406) 444-1794
Web Administrator, Brad Ricker (406) 444-3006
Web Administrator, Zack Burke

Database & Web Group (DAWG)

1100 N. Last Chance Gulch, 2 nd Floor, Helena, MT 59601 TOP
Computer Supervisor, Vacant
Database Administrator, Bruce Coensgen (406) 444-0519
Systems Administrator, David Caussyn (406) 444-9552
Systems Administrator, Jim Burton (406) 444-3070
Systems Administrator, Steven Tveter (406) 

Network & Communications Bureau

1100 N Last Chance Gulch, 2nd Floor, Helena, MT 59601-4520 TOP
Chief, Chris Gleason (406) 444-1922

Network & Communication Support

Computer Supervisor, 
Network Engineer, Alex Lee (406) 444-1916
Network Engineer, Brett Lutkehus (406) 444-4597
Network Engineer, Darran Trench (406) 444-5268
Network Engineer, Rick Wilkowski (406) 444-4520
Network Systems Analyst, Greg Bratcher (406) 444-0997
Network Systems Analyst, Chad Williams (406) 444-3946
Network Systems Analyst, Billings, Jesse Hartmann (406) 238-9612
Network Systems Analyst, Kathleen Kershaw (406) 444-1652
Network Systems Analyst, Kyle Sayler (406) 444-5965
Network Systems Analyst, Scott Pomajevich (406) 444-7463
Network Systems Analyst, Bob Williamson (406) 496-4924
Network Systems Analyst, Steve Wilson (406) 444-1832
Network Systems Analyst, Michael Crook (406) 444-0986

Network and Security Unit

Supervisor, Christi Mock (406) 444-9602
Computer Security Engineer, Sherry Mitschke (406) 444-9406
Computer Security Engineer, Jarrod Lindseth (406) 657-3176
Computer Security Engineer, Casey McMahon (406) 444-6043
Computer Security Specialist, Sheldon Kaldor (406) 444-5630
Computer Security Specialist, Joseph Hudson (406) 444-4133
FAX Number (406) 444-5924

Technology Services Center (Help Desk)

1100 N Last Chance Gulch, 2nd Floor, Helena, MT 59601 TOP
Main Number (406) 444-9500
Supervisor, Daniel Allen (406) 444-7497
Computer Support Specialist, Ian Bahr (406) 444-5487
Computer Support Specialist, Randy Welch (406) 444-9641
Computer Support Specialist, Robert Markovich (406) 444-9554
Computer Support Specialist, Shawn Schreiber (406) 444-5283
Computer Support Specialist, Vacant (406) 444-4598

Project Management Bureau

1100 N Last Chance Gulch, 2nd Floor, Helena, MT 59601 TOP
Project Manager, Tara Jones (406) 444-2052
Project Manager, Danielle Murphy (406) 444-1911
Project Manager, Holly Pierce (406) 417-8060
Business Analyst, Vacant (406) 444-0659
Business Analyst, 
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