Headdress Appointed To State Committee

term will run through Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Monday, Oct. 4, the selection of new members to several state commissions.

The selections included Charlie Headdress of Poplar to the Invasive Special Council. Headdress serves as the tribal vice chairman for the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes. Headdress’ term will run through May 31, 2025.

* Invasive Species Council Dennis Longknife, Jr., Harlem: Longknife possesses a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science with a Forestry Option and 30 years of experience in the environmental/ natural resource field. Longknife’s term will run through May 31, 2025.

Martin Charlo, Pablo: Serving in a variety of capacities over the last decade for the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes, Charlo serves as treasurer for the CSKT Tribal Council. Charlo’s term will run through May 31, 2025.

Tom Woolf, Helena: Woolf serves as Bureau Chief for the Aquatic Invasive Species Bureau at the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Woolf’s term will run through May 31, 2025.

Jan Stoddard, Helena: Stoddard serves as Bureau Chief for Sales and Constituent Services at the Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development at the Department of Commerce. Stoddard’s May 31, 2025.

Andrew Welch, Helena: A graduate of Carroll College, Welch serves as the Manager of Hydropower License Compliance at Northwestern Energy. Welch’s term will run through May 31, 2025.

Michael Bias, Twin Bridges: A licensed outfitter and guide, Bias serves as executive director of Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana. He also serves as principal ecologist for EcoSystems, LLC, an environmental consulting company. Bias’ term will run through May 31, 2025.

* Fish and Wildlife Commission William Lane, Ismay: Current owner and operator of Crescent Cross Ranch in Ismay, Lane brings decades of experience working in the private sector and serving on various boards managing assets, streamlining operations, analyzing investment risk, conducting community outreach, and implementing policy. Lane’s term will run through January 1, 2025.

Jana Waller, Florence: An ardent conservationist with a passion for hunting and fishing, Waller is a freelance outdoor writer for numerous websites and hunting magazines. Waller is dedicated to supporting veteran organizations and has personally raised over $45,000 for conservation and veteran causes. Waller’s term will run through January 1, 2023.

Paul Rossignol, Lolo: Rossignol worked as a surveyor, mainly out of Missoula, for 30 years before turning his attentions to his ranch where he focuses on carpentry, logging, and being a good steward of his land. Through his work ranching and extensive competitive fishing background, Rossignol possesses extensive knowledge of non-native species. Rossignol’s term will run through May 31, 2025.

Brandon Gopher, Box Elder: Gopher serves on the executive branch of the Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation, Montana. Gopher’s term will run through May 31, 2025.

* Wheat and Barley Committee Charles Bumgarner, Great Falls: A fourth generation Montana producer, Bumgarner raises wheat, barley, pulse crops, and hay on his farm outside of Great Falls. Bumgarner previously served as director of the Montana Grain Growers Association. Bumgarner’s term will run through May 31, 2024.

Denise Conover, Broadview: Serving on the Wheat and Barley Committee since 2015, Conover has ensured strong fiscal management from the committee. With her two sons, Conover owns and operates a 15,000-acre dryland farm in Yellowstone County. Conover’s term will run through May 31, 2024.

Terry Angvick, Plentywood: A certified seed grower, Angvick raises durum wheat, dry peas, lentils, and flax with two brothers and his son. Angvick was MSU Extension Agent in Sheridan County for 31 years, served on the Plentywood School Board for 12 years, and served two terms on the Montana Grain Growers Association Board of Directors. Angvick’s term will run through May 31, 2024.

* Agricultural Land Valuation Advisory Committee Eric Moore, Miles City: Moore served in the Montana Senate from 2011 to 2019 and the Montana House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021. During his time in the Senate, Moore served as Majority Whip and President Pro Tempore. Moore’s term will run through May 31, 2024.

Todd Olsen, Lewistown: A fourth-generation commercial cow/calf rancher, Olsen served as the president of the Fergus County Livestock Association and a chair of Montana Stockgrowers Association’s Committee on Tax, Finance, and Ag Policy. Olsen’s term will run through May 31, 2024.

Gina Stevens, Hardin: A fourth generation cattle rancher from Kirby, Stevens and her husband John live near Hardin. Stevens works as an accountant and tax preparer. Stevens’ term will run through May 31, 2024.