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The Real Deal...
Appointed by Governors Martz, Schweitzer and Bullock; Montana Tourism Advisory Council-2006-2015 Chair- 2012-2013 Montana Arts Council, 2004-present Chair- 2013-present Montana Heritage Commission, 2012-present Elected Position Bozeman, Montana City Commission 2010-present Professional Experience Andrus Consulting Bozeman, MT / 2011-present Convention & Visitor Bureau Director Bozeman Chamber of Commerce Bozeman, MT / 2001-2011 Sales and Marketing Director Gallatin Gateway Inn Gallatin Gateway, MT / 1996-2000 Travel Planner / Sales Associate Off the Beaten Path Bozeman, MT / 1994-1996 |
Park Ranger, Interpretive Naturalist, Backcountry National Parks Service Yellowstone National Park & Katmai National Park Wyoming & Alaska / 1991-1993 Field Manager Yellowstone Institute Yellowstone National Park, WY / 1988-1991 Co-Owner / Manager Minnesota State Fair Beer Garden- Andy's Grille St. Paul, MN / 1987-present 
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education / Minor in Science
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota / 1979
"Share Your Heritage" National Pilot Program on Cultural Tourism
National Trust for Historic Preservation, National Endowment for the Arts
Missoula, Montana / 2001
The Grantsmanship Training Program (sponsored by the Bozeman Salvation Army)
The Grantsmanship Center
Los Angeles, California / 2003
Mediation Fundamentals
The Center for Collaborative Solutions
Bozeman, Montana / 2004
Leadership Montana Program
Leadership Montana
Montana / 2007
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education / Minor in Science
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota / 1979
"Share Your Heritage" National Pilot Program on Cultural Tourism
National Trust for Historic Preservation, National Endowment for the Arts
Missoula, Montana / 2001
The Grantsmanship Training Program (sponsored by the Bozeman Salvation Army)
The Grantsmanship Center
Los Angeles, California / 2003
Mediation Fundamentals
The Center for Collaborative Solutions
Bozeman, Montana / 2004
Leadership Montana Program
Leadership Montana
Montana / 2007
Board Experience
Board Member, National Association of State Art Agencies, 2014-present
Board Member, Western States Arts Federation, 2015-present
Board Member, National Association of State Art Agencies, 2014-present
Board Member, Western States Arts Federation, 2015-present
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City of Bozeman Boards Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board Bozeman Climate Partners Working Group Parking Commission Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee Tree Advisory Board Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee Cemetery Advisory Board Tax Increment Finance District Board Downtown Bozeman Improvement District Beautification Advisory Board Fire Code Board of Appeals |
Gallatin County Boards
Gallatin Local Water Quality District Board Victims Services Committee |
Professional Memberships & Appointments
Member, Montana Ambassadors / 2011-present
Member, Citizen Advisory Committee / Fish, Wildlife and Parks / 2006-2013
Member, Toastmasters International / 2003- 2009
Member, PPL Community Fund Advisory Board / 2005-2006
Past President, Yellowstone Country (one of Montana’s six tourism regions)
Founding Member, Bozeman Community Cultural Council
Co-Chair, Olympic Torch Committee / 2001
Past Vice President, Sweet Pea Festival
Member, Montana Ambassadors / 2011-present
Member, Citizen Advisory Committee / Fish, Wildlife and Parks / 2006-2013
Member, Toastmasters International / 2003- 2009
Member, PPL Community Fund Advisory Board / 2005-2006
Past President, Yellowstone Country (one of Montana’s six tourism regions)
Founding Member, Bozeman Community Cultural Council
Co-Chair, Olympic Torch Committee / 2001
Past Vice President, Sweet Pea Festival
