Advisory Board
MMEC's Advisory Board is made up of 12 manufacturers and 8-10 ex oficio members, including 4 state legislators. The board meets four times per year to discuss topics of importance to Montana's manufacturing ecosystem and to provide insight and feedback to MMEC staff on center priorities.
Board members bring a wealth of manufacturing experience and a wide range of diversity in terms of industry sector, ownership profile, business model, and geographic location.
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Cory RilleyChair Anaconda, Deer Lodge County |
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Wes Tuscano1st Vice Chair Big Timber, Sweet Grass County |
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Matt Thein2nd Vice Chair Columbia Falls, Flathead County |
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Brad ReidPast Chair Missoula, Missoula County |
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Jeff RicheyAdvisory Board Member - Manufacturer Billings, Yellowstone County |
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Mark RanalliAdvisory Board Member - Manufacturer Butte, Silver Bow County |
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Jill BollierAdvisory Board Member - Manufacturer East Helena, Lewis and Clark County |
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Travis WoodAdvisory Board Member - Manufacturer Bozeman, Gallatin County |
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Dan RhynerAdvisory Board Member - Manufacturer Lewistown, Fergus County |
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Tom KenneyAdvisory Board Member - Manufacturer Ronan, Lake County |
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Kyle CopelanAdvisory Board Member - Manufacturer Broadus, Powder River County |
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Todd SuchAdvisory Board Member - Manufacturer Great Falls, Cascade County |
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Mackenzie EspelandAdvisory Board Member - Ex Oficio |
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Kirk LacyAdvisory Board Member - Ex Oficio
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Zach CoccoliAdvisory Board Member - Ex Oficio Montana Department of Agriculture
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Glen DisqueAdvisory Board Member - Ex Oficio Montana Department of Labor and Industry
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Edward ButtreyAdvisory Board Member - Ex Oficio HD 21 |
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Chris PopeAdvisory Board Member - Ex Oficio SD 31 |
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Paul TussAdvisory Board Member - Ex Oficio HD 28 |
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Becky BeardAdvisory Board Member - Ex Oficio HD 80 |
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Scott SehnertAdvisory Board Member - Ex Oficio
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