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Board of Directors

HRDC is governed by a fifteen-member Board of Directors, representing our customers, community, public organizations, local government, and private businesses. Consisting of three parts, our Board is represented by elected public officials, low-income individuals, and local community members. Our Board has a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and we are grateful for their commitment to building a better community. 

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Linda Young

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Montana State University

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Peter Schmidt

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First Security Bank

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Jessica Willmarth

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Eden Home Health

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Mitch Bradley

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Retired, Owner/Operator, Heebs Grocery

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Gene Townsend

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Mayor, City of Three Forks

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Kris Moos

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Moos Financial Services

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Billie Warford

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MSU Early Childhood Project – retired

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Gallatin County Commission

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Amy Stix

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Montana State University

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Bruce Grubbs

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Former Montana State Representative

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Retired, Gallatin Valley Land Trust

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Pete
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Founding board member and executive director at the Rieschel Foundation

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Steven Klein

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Chief Legal Counsel at Bozeman Health

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Linda Young

Public Sector

In September 2019, Linda was named an Emeritus of MSU’s Department of Political Science after retiring as a Professor in May 2019. Linda earned her Ph. D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of California – Davis in 1987. Linda has proudly served on our Board since 2013.

Linda feels that HRDC inspires due to the sheer audacity of our vision, to provide those in need in our community with food, shelter, and a road to self-sufficiency, and to help young people have a good start. Linda loves serving on our Board, as it gives her a chance to contribute to the continuation of much needed services, to take risks on new approaches, to work with the our inspired staff, and to learn about the face of both challenge and opportunity here in our community.

In her free time, Linda loves to Nordic ski at Hyalite and Crosscut. Linda and her husband, Mark, also love to travel and spend time outdoors

Peter Schmidt

Private Sector

Peter currently works as a Vice President Commercial Lender at First Security Bank of Bozeman. Graduating from MSU with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business, Peter has been at First Security Bank since 2003.

Peter is inspired to serve on the Board at HRDC because we confront the toughest issues facing our communities, and Peter wants to be part of the solution to these issues. In addition to his role at HRDC, Peter serves on the Board (and coaches) for the Belgrade Wrestling Club, which is a nonprofit, elementary program for kids fifth grade and younger.

When he’s not working, Peter enjoys whitewater rafting and kayaking in the local area, as well as anything outdoors. He enjoys coaching and being involved with his kids’ activities. Pete is happily married to his wife, Karlina, and they have four boys between middle school and high school.

Jessica Willmarth

private sector

Mitch Bradley

Customer/Community Representative

Mitch and his wife, Sherri, have been the owners of Heeb’s Fresh Market since 2008. In January of 2019, Mitch and Sherri built a new store. Their business keeps them very busy! Mitch is inspired to be a part of our Board of Directors because he sees it as a responsibility to give back to our community, especially in his role with HRDC. Mitch also serves on the Associated Foods Retail Counsel, Montana Food Distributors, and our Advisory Board for our Gallatin Valley Food Bank.

Born and raised in Bozeman, Mitch’s favorite activity is riding his road bike nearby, as well as helping his friends with their farm. Mitch loves running the equipment while enjoying the smell of freshly tilled dirt. Mitch and his wife also spend time outside playing golf.

Gene Townsend

Public Sector

Gene retired from IMERYS Talc in 2017 after working there for 44 years. After serving as Mayor of Three Forks for 28 years, Gene stepped into his role as Three Forks City Councilperson in 2017.

Gene serves on our Board because he believes strongly in our goals and actions to serve our communities. Gene is inspired by the employees at HRDC, who are so committed to providing assistance to others who need food, housing, and many of the additional program we offer to help our community members have a better quality of life.

Since 1993, Gene has served as a Three Forks Fair Member, and as a Volunteer Concession Stand Coordinator for the annual High School and Three Forks Rodeos since 1996. In 2004, Gene started as a Headwaters Area Food Bank Board Member, also volunteering for the Food Bank in the Summer Recreation Program. Serving on our HRDC Board since 1998, Gene is also a Headwaters Trail System Board Chairperson, a Coordinator of the Annual Headwaters Bank Walk/Run Fundraiser for the trail, a member of the Montana State Board of Sanitarian, a Bike/Walk Montana Board Member, and a Bozeman Area Community Foundation Board Member.

Gene fills many roles in our community, including as a volunteer Santa Claus for the annual Three Forks Christmas Stroll, a member and projects volunteers for the Three Fork Area Historical Society, as a Docent at the Headwaters Heritage Musuem, and as a volunteer at the Three Forks Summer Recreation Program Annual Fundraiser.

Gene enjoys working on the Headwaters Trail System, bicycling, yardwork, traveling, and spending time with his family. He has been married to his wife, Pat, for 23 years. They have two sons who are both married, with two beautiful granddaughters.

Kris Moos

Private Sector

Outside of his role on our Board, Kris has been the Financial Advisor/Owner of Moos Financial Services since 2000. Kris has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. Kris believes that HRDC is the leader in helping our friends throughout our community. Whether that be with food, transportation, housing or shelter, HRDC is always trying to design solution to help families and individuals live a better life.

In his free time, Kris likes to enjoy the outdoors, whether hunting, fishing, hiking or snowmobiling. He also values spending time with his wife Jaclyn and their two kids, Hudson and Harper.

Billie Warford

Private Sector

Billie worked as a faculty member with the MSU Department of Health and Human Development from 1981 until 2008, teaching early childhood classes and directly the Child Development Center. Billie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and History from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She also has a Master’s in Child Development and Family Science from MSU.

HRDC inspired Billie to be involved in our community, knowing that we partner with so many other organizations to get things done! Billie loves wearing her HRDC shirts and having people stop her and say how much they love HRDC. She loves our staff and their unending dedication, and values being part of that community spirit. Bill loves the Bozeman Public Library, Gallatin Valley Land Trust, and the new Story Mill Community Park. She’s also a long-time Sweet Pea Festival fan.

Scott Macfarlane

Public Sector

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Amy Stix

Public Sector

Amy Stix works for Montana State University’s Center for American Indian and Rural Health Equity, serving as the research coordinator of a National Institutes of Health mental health project in collaboration with Fort Peck Community College on the Assiniboine and Sioux Fort Peck Indian Reservation. She previously directed a program for nearly a decade in MSU’s College of Engineering that provided academic and co-curricular support to underrepresented minority and first-generation college students in STEM fields, as well as college preparation for high school students from across Montana.

Prior to MSU, Amy spent 15 years in the Montana and New Mexico non-profit sectors working for community development and environmental conservation organizations, where she oversaw outreach and educational programs, grant writing and fundraising, and advocacy initiatives. She holds a Master of Science degree in environmental studies from the University of Montana and a bachelor’s degree in education from Colorado College.

Amy’s past volunteer experiences with HRDC’s Warming Center, Gallatin Valley Food Bank, and the Summer Lunch Program inspired her to serve on the organization’s board of directors. In addition to HRDC, Amy volunteers with Befrienders, a non-profit that provides companionship and support for senior citizens throughout the Gallatin Valley, and fosters dogs for Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter, helping prepare dogs of all ages for their forever homes. In her free time, Amy enjoys exploring outside in hiking boots or on skis with her husband and friends.

Bruce Grubbs

Customer/Community Representative

Bruce Grubbs grew up in Michigan and has been a Montana resident since 1982. Bruce is married to Robin Thomas, and they have two children, Ryan and Allison. Both children attended Bozeman Public Schools and Montana State University.

Bruce spent the first 20 years after graduating from the University of Michigan as a manager for Sears in Michigan, Colorado, and Montana. Since leaving Sears in 1991, he was a small business owner in Bozeman until his retirement in 2018. Bruce also held the role of Executive Director of School Services of Montana, a non-profit serving schools across Montana, from 2012 – 2018. Bruce has been continually active in the Bozeman community, including serving as a member and President of the Gallatin Empire Lions Club. He also served on many community boards including Junior Achievement, the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce, Bozeman Schools Foundation, and R.E.A.D.I. Workforce Development. For 15 years Bruce served on the Bozeman School Board and was a board member and Vice President of the Montana School Boards Association. Bruce was honored with the Honorary Alumni Award in 2011 from the Bozeman High School Alumni Association and the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce Guy Sperry Award in 2022.

Bruce has served two terms as the Representative for HD 68 in the Montana Legislature during the 2017 and 2019 legislative sessions. Bruce served on the House Business and Labor, Education, and Government and Transportation committees.

Penelope Pierce

Private Sector

Penelope holds a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from the College of William and Mary, and a J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law. She has served on many non-profit Boards including the Montana Association of Land Trusts (MALT), the Conservation Defense Advisory Council of the Land Trust Alliance (LTA), Wild Things Unlimited, and American Wildlands. She currently serves as a Mentor with the non-profit Bienvenidos a Gallatin Valley. Penelope also delights in exploring the world with her husband, Ben, and three stepchildren.

Between 2010 and 2020, Penelope led the Gallatin Valley Land Trust as Executive Director. During her tenure she witnessed the completion of numerous conservation easements that placed over 47​,000 acres under permanent protection, and the expansion of the Main Street to the Mountains trail system to over 80 miles. She also helped GVLT increase its annual operating budget to nearly $2​ million dollars.

Having been inspired by HRDC’s staff and customers, Penelope brought her legal background, board experience, and successful lifelong fundraising skills to HRDC’s Board of Directors in September 2021.

When asked why HRDC, Penelope says, “I first came to know HRDC in 2021 and ever since that first day, when I toured the Warming Center with Kristin Hamburg, I knew I had found my purpose. Since then, I joined the Board of Directors and spent many wonderful hours at the Food Bank and the Fork and Spoon where I have made the most extraordinary friends with both staff and clients. To me, HRDC is compassion, kindness, warmth, respect, dignity and it sees everyone as a unique and important member of our community. The work of HRDC inspires me and fills me with hope, and I am so honored to be a part of its critical mission.”

Pete MacFayden

Private Sector

Pete MacFadyen is a founding board member and executive director at the Rieschel Foundation, a private family foundation focused on finding and developing partners to better serve their communities. Pete oversees the day-to-day operations of the foundation. Prior to the Rieschel Foundation, Pete founded Big Sky Youth Empowerment where he worked as its executive director for 18 years. Pete holds a MA in Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University and received his undergraduate degree from Boston College. While he continues to hold his license in professional counseling, he is no longer in private practice. Pete lives in Bozeman, Montana with his wife and daughter where they enjoy life with two small dogs.

Steven Klein

PUBLIC SECTOR

Steve brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community service as a valued member of HRDC’s Board. With a career dedicated to mission-driven nonprofit organizations, Steve has witnessed firsthand the positive impact these organizations have on vulnerable populations. In January 2024, he joined HRDC’s Board, eager to contribute to the organization’s vital mission.

Motivated by HRDC’s role as a safety net organization providing crucial support in housing, food, nutrition, childcare, and transportation, Steve found inspiration in becoming a part of the Board. As a member of the executive team at Bozeman Health, the region’s primary nonprofit healthcare provider, Steve is well-positioned to apply his extensive knowledge of community healthcare needs to further HRDC’s work. He is enthusiastic about strengthening the connections between these two safety net organizations through his Board membership.

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Brooke Poole

Public Sector

Since 2015, Brooke has been working with Allergan Aesthetics, Body Contouring. In 2018, Brooke began her role as Senior Manager of Training. Brooke graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Commercial Photography from Appalachian State University in 2011.

Brooke began her role on our Board in 2019. However, she feels it’s more fitting to say that she gets to serve on our Board. For Brooke, an evening at our Fork & Spoon was her first glance into our organization’s powerful work. As Brooke states, joining the Board has only expanded her appreciation for the caliber of people leading our mission and the impact of our vast ecosystem of services. While metrics alone are impressive, Brooke likes to visualize each number as an individual example of support – an extension of a helping hand, a moment of relief – given to one of our neighbors. She is grateful for the opportunity to participate in shaping HRDC’s future.

Although Brooke spends most of her volunteer time with HRDC, she was fortunate enough to build with Habitat for Humanity over the course of the summer in 2020. Her favorite place to spend time is anywhere under the Big Sky, although Hyalite may be her favorite place on Earth.

Ron Brey

Public Sector

Ron served as Bozeman’s Assistant City Manager from 1990 to 2008. After retiring, Ron joined our Board in 2011. Ron received his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Montana in 1977, and his Masters in Science in Rural, Town, and Regional Planning from the University of Montana in 1987.

During his time with the City of Bozeman, Ron saw the important role that HRDC has played in our community. Ron has seen that HRDC provides necessary social services to assure that all Bozeman residents could obtain housing, food, training, employment and the other necessities of life. He also came to understand that HRDC was always able to respond immediately as new community needs arose. Ron believes that the dedication, hard work, and compassion of HRDC’s staff make it a real honor to serve on the Board.

Ron also serves on the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee for the City of Bozeman, and as a volunteer with the Red Cross. One of Ron’s favorite activities is walking his beloved dog every day, enjoying many of Bozeman’s trails and parks, like Burke Park, Bozeman Creek, and the Hyalite and Mount Ellis areas. Ron and his wife Claire enjoy spending their days with family, friends, and time outdoors.