Tundra Swan at sunset. Cascade County, MT. April 2018. (flickr USDA NRCS Montana, wildlife196)

Montana

Personnel Directory

May 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Online users, click on Title to go to the associated page. Click page number at bottom of page to return to Table of Contents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

EMPLOYEE INDEX 5

MONTANA STATE OFFICE 9

BRIDGER PLANT MATERIALS CENTER 10

BOZEMAN AREA OFFICE 13

BIG TIMBER FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................ 13

BILLINGS FIELD OFFICE .................................................................................................................... 13

BOZEMAN FIELD OFFICE .................................................................................................................. 14

COLUMBUS FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................ 14

CROW AGENCY FIELD OFFICE ......................................................................................................... 14

HARDIN FIELD OFFICE ..................................................................................................................... 14

HARLOWTON FIELD OFFICE .............................................................................................................. 14

HELENA FIELD OFFICE ..................................................................................................................... 15

JOLIET FIELD OFFICE ....................................................................................................................... 15

LIVINGSTON FIELD OFFICE ............................................................................................................... 15

ROUNDUP FIELD OFFICE .................................................................................................................. 15

TOWNSEND FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................ 16

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS FIELD OFFICE ............................................................................................. 16

GREAT FALLS AREA OFFICE 17

BIG SANDY FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................ 17

BROWNING FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................ 17

CHESTER FIELD OFFICE .................................................................................................................... 17

CHINOOK FIELD OFFICE .................................................................................................................. 18

CHOTEAU FIELD OFFICE .................................................................................................................. 18

CONRAD FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................... 18

CUT BANK FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................. 18

FORT BELKNAP FIELD OFFICE ............................................................................................................ 19

FORT BENTON FIELD OFFICE ............................................................................................................. 19

GREAT FALLS FIELD OFFICE .............................................................................................................. 19

HAVRE FIELD OFFICE ...................................................................................................................... 19

HAVRE MLRA SOIL SURVEY OFFICE ................................................................................................. 19

LEWISTOWN FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................ 20

MALTA FIELD OFFICE ...................................................................................................................... 20

ROCKY BOY FIELD OFFICE ............................................................................................................... 20

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SHELBY FIELD OFFICE ...................................................................................................................... 20

STANFORD FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................. 21

WINNETT FIELD OFFICE .................................................................................................................... 21

MILES CITY AREA OFFICE 22

BAKER FIELD OFFICE ....................................................................................................................... 22

BROADUS FIELD OFFICE................................................................................................................... 22

CIRCLE FIELD OFFICE ...................................................................................................................... 22

CULBERTSON FIELD OFFICE .............................................................................................................. 23

EKALAKA FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................... 23

FORSYTH FIELD OFFICE .................................................................................................................... 23

GLASGOW FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................. 23

GLENDIVE FIELD OFFICE .................................................................................................................. 24

HYSHAM FIELD OFFICE .................................................................................................................... 24

JORDAN FIELD OFFICE .................................................................................................................... 24

LAME DEER FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................ 24

MILES CITY FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................ 24

MILES CITY MLRA SOIL SURVEY OFFICE ........................................................................................... 24

PLENTYWOOD FIELD OFFICE ............................................................................................................. 25

POPLAR FIELD OFFICE ..................................................................................................................... 25

SCOBEY FIELD OFFICE ..................................................................................................................... 25

SIDNEY FIELD OFFICE ...................................................................................................................... 25

TERRY FIELD OFFICE ........................................................................................................................ 25

WIBAUX FIELD OFFICE ..................................................................................................................... 25

MISSOULA AREA OFFICE 26

DEER LODGE FIELD OFFICE .............................................................................................................. 26

DILLON FIELD OFFICE ...................................................................................................................... 26

DILLON MLRA SOIL SURVEY OFFICE ................................................................................................. 26

EUREKA FIELD OFFICE ..................................................................................................................... 27

HAMILTON FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................. 27

KALISPELL FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................... 27

MISSOULA FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................. 27

MISSOULA MLRA SOIL SURVEY OFFICE ............................................................................................ 27

PABLO FIELD OFFICE ....................................................................................................................... 27

PHILIPSBURG FIELD OFFICE............................................................................................................... 28

PLAINS FIELD OFFICE ...................................................................................................................... 28

RONAN FIELD OFFICE ..................................................................................................................... 28

SHERIDAN FIELD OFFICE .................................................................................................................. 28

WHITEHALL FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................................. 28

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MONTANA CIVIL RIGHTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 29

SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM MANAGERS (SEPM) 29

EARTH TEAM VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 29

SOIL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE 29

ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFORMATION TEAMS 29

ITS – TSD STAFF 30

MACD STAFF 29

SWCDM STAFF 29

MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES & STATE OFFICE STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES 31-42

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SERVICES IN-BOX 34

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY 43

MONTANA NRCS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 44

AREA AND FIELD OFFICE STRUCTURE 45

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NRCS EMPLOYEE INDEX – Affiliates Are Listed Under Office Locations Online users, click on name to go to the associated page. Click page number at bottom of page to return to Table of Contents

A

Ahlgren, Reba 21

Albert, Barry 16

Allen, Austin 28-29

Alvarez, Luis 17

Anderson, Scott 15

Ayre, Rebecka 20

B

Babineau-Z, Chelan 11

Baldassin, Jennifer 26

Baker, Darryl 11

Bantz, Loyd 21

Barkell, Kelley 9

Becenti, Roc 19

Beck, Thomas 23

Becker, Steve 11, 38, 40, 43-44

Berg, Kris 10, 29, 38-39, 43-44

Berkram, Ole 26

Biggart, Craig 19

Bilbo, Keri 13, 39, 44

Bird, Jeff 23

Blaine, John 26

Bledsoe, Bret 28

Blodgett, Max 17

Bohle, Kalyn 22

Bossert, Kevin 26

Bowe, John 27

Brady, Scott 19

Bray, Rob 23

Brooker, Jay 26

Burke, Kelly 25

C

Calnan, Kailee 19

Cameron, Johnna 22

Caquelin, Rick 17

Cave, James 18

Ceartin, Jake 10, 37-39

Chavez, Raven 24

Christiaens, Scott 11

Clausen, Aaron 13

Cole, Patrick 13

Cok, Connie 10

Coleman, Kelli 18, 29

Combs, Jeff 10, 29, 40-42

Cumber, Tracy 23, 29

D

Daggett, Billy 19

Davis, Alan 9

Denny Eneboe, Stacy 18

Doely, Mark 14

Doll, Levi 23

Dresser, Abby 9

Dunn, Jedidiah 26

E

Ellenburg, Martin 22

Ernst, Deborah 30

F

Farr, Kevin 23

Finnicum, Paul 25

Fischer, Ann 22

Fischer, Jessie 26, 29

FitzGerald, B.G. 24

Fitzgerald, Diane 15

FitzGerald, Sue 24, 29

Friedrich, Monica 25

G

Gauthier, Mindy 26, 44

George, John 15, 39

Gibby, Tasha 9, 40

Gipson, Chad 11

Goodson, Darcy 15

Gorder, Michelle 22

Gould, Ashley 20

Green, Glen 26, 29

Greenwalt, Sam 24

Greer, Stewart 13

Grigaltchik, Veronica 24

Gullett, Kale 10, 40-44

Gunderson, Paula 18, 29

H

Hagemeister, Patrick 22

Haglund, Ernie 20

Handley, Kristine 27

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Hansen, Marvin 14

Haverkamp, Dave 25

Heck, Terry 22

Heinen, Meagan 18

Henning, Mark 22, 29

Hess, Mike 15

Hidy, Troy 28

Higgs, Heather 9, 39, 44

Hildebrandt, Malia 13

Hoffman, Karen 11, 38

Holcomb, Shaun 19

Hopkins, Randell 14

Huber, Bart 30, 35

Hultstrand, Mage 11, 38, 44

I

Isaacs, Hannah 20

Ingle, Christie 11

J

Johns, Brooke 25, 29

Johnson, Katrina 25

Johnsrud, Andrew 25

Jones, Doug 23

Jones, Shyla 20

K

Karinen, Jane 12

Kienast-Brown, Suzann 12

Kilwine, Kami 22

Kimble, Maryjo 24

Kindle, Bryan 20

King, Stephanie 10, 29, 39-42

Klauzer, Jalyn 23

Klima, Christina 30

Kloster, Brian 24

Knapp, Rebecca 23

Knobloch, Kathy 24

Krause, Dale 19

Krogstad, Landon 15

Krueger, Bruce 11, 38

Kultgen, Dan 17

L

LaLiberty, Joel 13

Lane, Monty 14, 29

Larson, Eric 11

Larson, Garrett 14

LaSalle, Leon 19

Lauridson, Pat 26, 29

Lemke, Travis 28-29, 39

Limberger, Andrea “AJ” 23

Linker, Pam 21

Lorash-Knoll, Dezerae 17-18, 29

Lucas, Mike 20

Lyseng, Joseph 25

M

Magone, Cedar 14

Mahony, Chris 14

Manninen, Lauren 23

Mar, Ryan 16

Marsonette, Roger 27

Martin, Allison 13

Martindale, Tyler 13

Massar, Susan 18

Marxer, Clayton 28

Massar, Laurie 19

Massick, James 13

Maynard, Catherine 11, 41-42

McDaniel, Adam 17

McLendon, Mark 20

McRae, Kristin 13

Meagher, Maureen 9

Meidinger, Kathy 25

Meissner, Justin 16

Messerly, Shilo 20

Metz, Marty 18

Miller, Chad 27

Mitchell, Robert 22

Molebash, David 15, 29

Montgomery, Ben 28

Moore, Ben 26

Morgan, Dee 12

Muller, Eva 12

Myers, Mary 9

N

Nansel, Bob 19

Nelson, Ted 15

Nenninger, Heather 23

Nickles, Kayla 26

Nile, Kristi 22, 29

O

Obrigewitch, Jill 25

O’Connell, Patrick 27

Olson, Jim 18

Olson, Tammy 23

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Ostberg, Cari 17

P

Paddock, Jenney 16

Petersen, Grant 26

Peterson, Katie 9

Peterson-Lohse, Linda 24

Philp, Lorna 20

Pierce, Randy 11, 38

Pinkerton, Danae 24

Pitcher, Braden 26

Pokorny, Monica 10, 41

Pratt, Danny 18

Q

None Listed

R

Rath-Williams, Cherie 30

Ressel, Brian 27

Ressel, Jessica 27

Rich, Zach 11

Rife, Nikki 13

Ritts, Connie 10, 31-33, 39

Robertson, Larry 28

Robino, Josh 11, 40-41

Roloff, Chuck 13

Roloff, Devin 14

Ross, Ann 22

Rowley, Beth 27

S

Saari, Jason 26

Sacks, Julie 26

Salveson, Tiffany 24

Scannella, Kari 11, 38

Scheetz, Dick 25

Schneider, Morgan 19

Schrecengost, Joshua 17

Schuldt, Cheryl 24

Scianna, Joseph 10, 41, 44

Selting, Jamie 25

Shero, Austin 15

Shoemaker, Stephanie 27

Shows, Jerry 9, 29, 39, 40, 43-44

Skovlin, Jay 27

Smidansky, Paul 11

Soria, Annette 9, 29

Southard, Barry 20

Standley, Emily 20

Stephens, Anne 17

Stiffarm, Blake 19

Stringer, Kathleen 23, 29

Suffridge, Erik 9, 39, 40, 43-44

Sweeney, Nancy 28

Swenson, Corey 22

T

Tackett, Kyle 9

Talcott, Shanna 22

Tallman, Susan 13, 29

Taylor, Holly 19

Taylor, Leslie 9, 33, 39

Taylor, Shawna 14

Tesky, Julie 11, 41

Thies, Bonnie 18

Thompson, Marni 17

Torske, Seanna 14

Town, Chris 26

Townsend, Martin 20

Trevithick, Joyce 17, 29

U

None Listed

V

Valadez, Lori 9, 29, 40, 44

Van Der Hagen, Mickey 13

Van Donsel, Hunter 18

Van Order, Evan 14, 29

Veith, Stuart 19

Vermulm, Misty 20

W

Wallace, Bonnie 18

Walstad, Kirt 10, 40-41

Walstad, Krist 15

Warwood, Byrdeen 30

Watson, Eric 18

Watson, Shalaine 13

Webb, Herb 27

Weinert, Dawn 17

Welling, Stacy 27

Wells, Stanley 23

Wheeler, Debra 17, 29

Whithed, Matthew 27

Williams, Charissa 10, 38-39

Williams, Jim 15

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Williamson, Andrew 10

Wilson, Janet 23

Winchell, David 24

Wolfe, Cory 10, 38, 40, 42

Wyatt, Eric 16

Y

Yerger, Mark 11

Yost, Wayne 23

Young, Ryan 25

Z

Zentner, Darren 10

Ziegler, Pilar 10, 40, 42

Ziehr, Lori 9, 39, 44

Zuber, Mark 26

Zukiewicz, Lucas 11, 44

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MONTANA STATE OFFICE Natural Resources Conservation Service

10 East Babcock Street

Federal Building, Room 443

Bozeman, Montana 59715-4704

Phone: (406) 587+last 4 FAX: 855-510-7028

Web Address: www.mt.nrcs.usda.gov

STATE CONSERVATIONIST

Acting State Conservationist Lori Ziehr 6811 lori.ziehr@tx.usda.gov

Cell: TBD

Secretary Heather Higgs 6814 heather.higgs@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-600-2876

PARTNERSHIPS

Assistant State Conservationist (Partnerships) Jerry Shows 6967 jerry.shows@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-600-2276

Administrative Assistant Katie Peterson 6835 katelynn.peterson@mt.usda.gov

(Partnerships, Public Affairs, Programs)

Resource Conservationist Kyle Tackett 406-925-3812 kyle.tackett@mt.usda.gov

Dillon Service Center, 420 Barrett St., Dillon MT 59725 Fax: 855-510-7027 Cell: 406-925-2865

Management Assistant Leslie Taylor 6868 leslie.taylor@mt.usda.gov

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Public Affairs Manager Lori Valadez 6969 lori.valadez@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-551-0998

Administrative Assistant Katie Peterson 6835 katelynn.peterson@mt.usda.gov

(Partnerships, Public Affairs, Programs)

Visual Information Specialist (ACES) Mary Myers mary.myers@mt.usda.gov

Public Affairs Specialist Tasha Gibby 6789 tasha.gibby@mt.usda.gov

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Acting Assistant State Conservationist Jerry Shows 6967 jerry.shows@mt.usda.gov

(Financial Assistance Programs) Cell: 406-600-2276

Administrative Assistant Katie Peterson 6835 katelynn.peterson@mt.usda.gov

(Partnerships, Public Affairs, Programs)

Program Specialist (EQIP/CSP) Kelley Barkell 6849 kelley.barkell@mt.usda.gov

Program Specialist Vacant TBD

Program Assistant Annette Soria 406-944-3254 annette.soria@mt.usda.gov

Miles City Service Center, 3120 Valley Dr. E., Miles City MT 59301 Fax: 855-510-7026

EASEMENT PROGRAMS

Assistant State Conservationist Erik Suffridge 6873 erik.suffridge@mt.usda.gov

Program Specialist (ACEP-ALE, FRPP, GRP) Vacant 6855

Program Specialist (ACEP-WRE, WRP) Maureen Meagher 6748 maureen.meagher@mt.usda.gov

Ducks Unlimited Conservation Specialist Abby Dresser 6947 abby.dresser@mt.usda.gov

Easement Liaison Alan Davis 6971 alan.davis@mt.usda.gov

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MONTANA STATE OFFICE

MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY

Assistant State Conservationist (Mgmt. & Strategy) Kris Berg 6731 kris.berg@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-224-2494

Administrative Support Assistant Charissa Williams 6792 charissa.williams@mt.usda.gov

Financial Resources Specialist Connie Ritts 6857 connie.ritts@mt.usda.gov

Business Services Specialist Jake Ceartin 6862 jake.ceartin@mt.usda.gov

Management Analyst Vacant

TECHNOLOGY

State Resource Conservationist Kale Gullett 6998 kale.gullett@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-600-2274

Administrative Assistant Connie Cok 6822 connie.cok@mt.usda.gov

Agronomist Vacant 6837

Archaeologist Andrew Williamson 6968 andrew.williamson@mt.usda.gov

Biologist Pilar Ziegler 6902 pilar.ziegler@mt.usda.gov

Biologist – Environmental Compliance Jeff Combs 6747 jeffrey.combs@mt.usda.gov

Forester Vacant 6965

Plant Materials Specialist Monica Pokorny 6708 monica.pokorny@mt.usda.gov

Rangeland Management Specialist Vacant 6790

Rangeland Management Specialist Kirt Walstad 6782 kirt.walstad@mt.usda.gov

Resource Conservationist Stephanie King 6794 stephanie.king@mt.usda.gov

RESOURCE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION TEAM (RPIT)

Civil Engineer (RPIT) Cory Wolfe 6994 cory.wolfe@mt.usda.gov

Agricultural Economist (RPIT) Vacant 6854

Resource Conservationist (RPIT)/State Vacant 6861

Toolkit Coordinator

BRIDGER PLANT MATERIALS CENTER

98 South River Road

Bridger, Montana 59014-9514

Phone: 662-3579 Greenhouse 107

FAX: 855-510-7028 Shop 108

Conference Room 103

Plant Material Center Manager/Horticulturist Joseph Scianna 101 joseph.scianna@mt.usda.gov

Rangeland Management Specialist Vacant 100

Biological Science Technician Vacant 106

Biological Science Technician Darren Zentner 106 darren.zentner@mt.usda.gov

Acid/Heavy Metal Project Leader Vacant 102

District Administrator/MACD/SWCDMI Secretary Vacant 208-0348

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MONTANA STATE OFFICE

SOILS

Acting State Soil Scientist Kale Gullett 6998 kale.gullett@mt.usda.gov

State Resource Inventory Coordinator Julie Tesky 6908 julie.tesky@mt.usda.gov

GIS Coordinator Josh Robino 6926 joshua.robino@mt.usda.gov

Geospatial Analyst Catherine Maynard 444-4546 cmaynard@mt.gov

State Library 444-0581 FAX

1515 E. 6TH Avenue

Helena, Montana 59620-1800

ENGINEERING

State Conservation Engineer Steve Becker 6828 steve.becker@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-600-2113

Administrative Support Assistant Christie Ingle 6822 christie.ingle@mt.usda.gov

Design Engineer Paul Smidansky 6827 paul.smidansky@mt.usda.gov

Hydrology and Water Quality Engineer Karen Hoffman 6824 karen.hoffman@mt.usda.gov

Irrigation/Water Management Engineer Randy Pierce 6860 randy.pierce@mt.usda.gov

Design Engineer Scott Christiaens 6956 scott.christiaens@mt.usda.gov

Geologist Kari Scannella 6830 kari.scannella@mt.usda.gov

Survey and Software Engineer Bruce Krueger 6834 bruce.krueger@mt.usda.gov

ACES Engineer Darryl Baker darryl.baker@mt.usda.gov

ACES Engineer Mark Yerger mark.yerger@mt.usda.gov

SNOW SURVEY

Data Collection Officer Mage Hultstrand 6844 mage.hultstrand@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-223-5346

Water Supply Specialist Lucas Zukiewicz 6843 lucas.zukiewicz@mt.usda.gov

Hydrologist Eric Larson 6991 eric.larson@mt.usda.gov

Statistical Assistant Vacant 6809

SNOW SURVEY SHOP 388-4028

1160 Apples Way 855-510-7028 FAX

Belgrade, MT 59714

Hydrologist Vacant 6720

Cell: 406-599-9703

Electronics Technician Chad Gipson SHOP chad.gipson@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-599-9667

Hydrologic Technician Zach Rich SHOP zachary.rich@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-599-9542

Hydrologic Technician Chelan Babineau-Z SHOP chelan.babineauz@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-599-9509

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MONTANA STATE OFFICE

MAJOR LAND RESOURCE AREA OFFICE (MO)

Soil Survey Regional Director Eva Muller 6866 eva.muller@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-600-2125

Administrative Assistant Dee Morgan 6952 dee.morgan@mt.usda.gov

Senior Regional Soil Scientist Vacant 6819

Soil Data Quality Specialist Jane Karinen 6820 jane.karinen@mt.usda.gov

Soil Data Quality Specialist Vacant

Soil Scientist - GIS Specialist Suzann Kienast-Brown 6836 suzann.kienast@mt.usda.gov

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BOZEMAN AREA OFFICE

10 East Babcock Street

Federal Building, Room 443

Bozeman, MT 59715-4705

Phone: (406) 587+last 4; FAX: 855-510-7025

Assistant State Conservationist Field Operations Keri Bilbo 6810 keri.bilbo@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-600-2275

Administrative Specialist Vacant 6859

Agronomist Susan Tallman 6856 susan.tallman@mt.usda.gov

Biologist Patrick Cole 6928 patrick.cole@mt.usda.gov

Cartographer Kristin McRae 6852 kristin.mcrae@mt.usda.gov

Area Engineer Tyler Martindale 6953 tyler.martindale@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-223-5104

Civil Engineer Vacant 6956

Rangeland Management Specialist Nikki Rife 6744 nakaya.rife@mt.usda.gov

Resource Conservationist Joel LaLiberty 6831 joel.laliberty@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-224-2362

Resource Conservationist Malia Hildebrandt 6712 malia.hildebrandt@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-223-4751

Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologist Aaron Clausen 6937 aaron.clausen@mt.usda.gov

Big Timber Field Office (Supervised by Livingston FO) Phone: 932-5160; FAX: 855-510-7025

225 Big Timber Loop Road Serves: Sweet Grass County Conservation District

P.O. Box 749

Big Timber, MT 59011-0749

District Conservationist Chuck Roloff ext. 110 charles.roloff@mt.usda.gov

Engineering Technician Mickey Van Der Hagen ext. 103 melissa.vanderhagen@mt.usda.gov

Rangeland Management Specialist Allison Martin ext. 109 allison.martin@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Guelda Halverson ext. 101 guelda.halverson@mt.nacdnet.net

Billings Field Office Phone: 657-6135; FAX: 855-510-7025

1629 Avenue D, Building A, Suite 4 Serves: Yellowstone Conservation District

Billings, MT 59102-3091

District Conservationist Vacant ext. 115

Civil Engineer Vacant ext. TBD

Civil Engineering Technician Stewart Greer ext. 113 stewart.greer@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Shalaine Watson ext. 118 shalaine.watson@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician James Massick ext. 114 james.massick@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator LaVerne Ivie 247-4420 livie@mt.gov

1371 Rimtop Drive 247-4416 FAX

Billings, MT 59105

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BOZEMAN AREA OFFICE

Bozeman Field Office (Supervised by Townsend FO) Phone: 522-4000; FAX: 855-510-7025

3710 Fallon Street, Suite B Serves: Gallatin Conservation District

Bozeman, MT 59718 522+last 4

District Conservationist Chris Mahony 4012 christopher.mahony@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Shawna Taylor 4011 shawna.taylor@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Marvin Hansen 4013 marvin.hansen@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Marcie Murnion 282-4350 marcie@gallatincd.org

PO Box 569 282-4350 FAX

120 South 5th Street, Suite B104

Manhattan, MT 59741

Columbus Field Office (Supervised by Joliet FO) Phone: 322-5359; FAX: 855-510-7025

334 N. 9th Avenue Serves: Stillwater Conservation District

Columbus, MT 59019-0415

District Conservationist Garrett Larson ext. 109 garrett.larson@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Cedar Magone ext. 102 cedar.magone@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Mark Doely ext. 112 mark.doely@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Sharon Flemetis ext. 101 sharon.flemetis@mt.nacdnet.net

Crow Agency Field Office Phone: 638-9102; FAX: 855-510-7025

321 Makawasha Ave., Student Union Building (SUB), Room 205

P.O. Box 699

Crow Agency, MT 59022

District Conservationist Vacant

Hardin Field Office Phone: 665-3442; FAX: 855-510-7025

724 Third Street West Serves: Big Horn Conservation District

Hardin, MT 59034-1604

District Conservationist Seanna Torske 629-3220 seanna.torske@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Evan Van Order 629-3228 evan.vanorder@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Randell Hopkins 629-3231 randell.hopkins@mt.usda.gov

District Manager Gloria Menke 629-3229 gloria.menke@mt.nacdnet.net

Harlowton Field Office (Supervised by Roundup FO) Phone: 632-5534; FAX: 855-510-7025

809 Second Avenue NW Serves: Upper Musselshell Conservation District

P.O. Box 4918

Harlowton, MT 59036-0918

District Conservationist Monty Lane ext. 106 monty.lane@mt.usda.gov

Rangeland Management Specialist Devin Roloff ext. 108 devin.roloff@mt.usda.gov

Administrator Cheryl Miller ext. 101 cheryl.miller@mt.nacdnet.net

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BOZEMAN AREA OFFICE

Helena Field Office (Supervises White Sulphur Springs FO) Phone: 449-5000; FAX: 855-510-7025

790 Colleen Street Serves: Lewis and Clark Conservation District

Helena, MT 59601-9713

Supervisory District Conservationist John George ext. 101 jonathan.george@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-404-0311

Soil Conservationist Diane Fitzgerald ext. 115 diane.fitzgerald@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Darcy Goodson ext. 117 darcy.goodson@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Jim Williams ext. 111 james.williams2@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Chris Evans ext. 112 lccd@mt.net

Joliet Field Office (Supervises Columbus FO) Phone: 962-3641; FAX: 855-510-7025

606 W. Front Street Serves: Carbon Conservation District

P.O. Box 510

Joliet, MT 59041-0229

Supervisory District Conservationist Krist Walstad ext. 101 krist.walstad@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-404-5606

Rangeland Specialist Mike Hess ext. 104 mike.hess@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Mabel “Darlene” Schwend ext. 105 mabel.schwend@mt.nacdnet.net

Livingston Field Office (Supervises Big Timber FO) Phone: 222-2899; FAX: 855-510-7025

5242 Highway 89 South Serves: Park Conservation District

Livingston, MT 59047-9611

Supervisory District Conservationist Ted Nelson 946-3006 theodore.nelson@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-425-3716

Soil Conservation Technician David Molebash 946-3007 david.molebash@mt.usda.gov

Administrator Jessica Anderson ext. 111 jessica.anderson@mt.nacdnet.net

Roundup Field Office (Supervises Harlowton FO) Phone: 323-2103; FAX: 855-510-7025

109 Railroad Avenue East Serves: Lower Musselshell Conservation District

Roundup, MT 59072-2930

Supervisory District Conservationist Austin Shero ext. 106 austin.shero@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-404-0563

Agricultural Engineer Vacant ext. 107

Rangeland Management Specialist Landon Krogstad ext. 111 landon.krogstad@mt.usda.gov

Rangeland Management Specialist Scott Anderson ext. 102 scott.anderson2@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Vacant ext. TBD

Civil Engineering Technician Vacant ext. 108

SGI Range Conservationist Hayden Nelson ext. 107 hayden.nelson@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Donna Pedrazzi ext. 101 donna.pedrazzi@mt.nacdnet.net

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BOZEMAN AREA OFFICE

Townsend Field Office (Supervises Bozeman FO) Phone: 266-3146; FAX: 855-510-7025

415 South Front Street Serves: Broadwater Conservation District

Townsend, MT 59644-0147

Supervisory District Conservationist Justin Meissner ext. 103 justin.meissner@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-404-0166

Rangeland Management Specialist Eric Wyatt ext. 111 eric.wyatt@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Ryan Mar ext. 112 ryan.mar@mt.usda.gov

ACES Specialist Barry Albert ext. 108 barry.albert@mt.usda.gov

(Interim) District Administrator Denise Thompson ext. 104 denise.thompson@mt.nacdnet.net

Josie Reynolds ext. 104 josie.reynolds@mt.nacdnet.net

White Sulphur Springs Field Office (Supervised by Helena FO) Phone: 547-3633; FAX: 855-510-7025

4147 Highway 12 Serves: Meagher County Conservation District

P.O. Box 589

White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645-9509

District Conservationist Jenney Paddock ext. 101 jennifer.paddock@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Lacey Rasmussen ext. 5 meaghercocd@mtintouch.net

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GREAT FALLS AREA OFFICE

12 3rd Street NW, Suite 300

Great Falls, MT 59404-1991

Phone: (406) 727-7580 + Last 4 digits; FAX: 1-866-609-8426; EFax: RA.MTGreatfal.NRCS.efax.8426

Assistant State Conservationist Field Operations Cari Ostberg 770-4319 cari.ostberg@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-564-5228

Administrative Specialist Debra Wheeler 770-4290 debra.wheeler2@mt.usda.gov

Agronomist Joyce Trevithick 770-4311 joyce.trevithick@mt.usda.gov

Biologist Joshua Schrecengost 770-4321 joshua.schrecengost@mt.usda.gov

Area Engineer Vacant 770-4313

Cell: TBD

Civil Engineer Vacant TBD

Toolkit GIS Specialist Max Blodgett 770-4315 max.blodgett@mt.usda.gov

Rangeland Management Specialist Rick Caquelin 770-4309 rick.caquelin@mt.usda.gov

Resource Conservationist Vacant TBD

Resource Conservationist Vacant

Area Planner Marni Thompson 770-4310 marni.thompson@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-564-5281

Ducks Unlimited Conservation Specialist Adam McDaniel 770-4292 adam.mcdaniel@mt.usda.gov

Area Soil Scientist Luis Alvarez 770-4312 luis.alvarez@mt.usda.gov

Big Sandy Phone: 378-2298; FAX: 866-609-8426

232 1st Street North Serves: Big Sandy Conservation District

P.O. Box 218

Big Sandy, MT 59520-0218

District Administrator Barbie Martin bigsandycd@yahoo.com

Browning Field Office Phone: 338-3153; FAX: 866-609-8426

Blackfeet Tribal Headquarters Serves: Blackfeet Reservation

640 All Chief’s Road

P.O. Box 1169

Browning, MT 59417-1169

District Conservationist Anne Stephens ext. 103 anne.stephens@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Dezerae Lorash-Knoll ext. 103 dezerae.lorashknoll@mt.usda.gov

Chester Field Office (Supervises Havre and Rocky Boy FOs) Phone: 759-5778; FAX: 866-609-8426

18 Main Street Serves: Liberty County Conservation District

P.O. Box 669

Chester, MT 59522-0669

Supervisory District Conservationist Dawn Weinert ext. 110 dawn.weinert@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-621-0016

Soil Conservationist Vacant ext. 109

Soil Conservation Technician Dan Kultgen ext. 111 daniel.kultgen@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Gail Cicon ext. 102 gail.cicon@mt.nacdnet.net

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GREAT FALLS AREA OFFICE

Chinook Field Office Phone: 357-2320; FAX: 866-609-8426

228 Ohio Street Serves: Blaine County Conservation District

P.O. Box 189

Chinook, MT 59523-0189

District Conservationist Danny Pratt ext. 117 daniel.pratt@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Susan Massar ext. 115 susan.massar@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Vacant ext. TBD

Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologist Hunter Van Donsel ext. 116 hunter.vandonsel@mt.usda.gov

Administrative Assistant Shannon Sattleen ext. 101 shannon.sattleen@mt.nacdnet.net

Choteau Field Office Phone: 466-5722; FAX: 866-609-8426

1102 Main Avenue NW Serves: Teton Conservation District

Choteau, MT 59422-9624

District Conservationist Paula Gunderson ext. 116 paula.gunderson@mt.usda.gov

Rangeland Management Specialist Jim Olson ext. 117 james.olson@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Vacant ext. 115

Soil Conservation Technician Bonnie Wallace ext. 118 bonnie.wallace@mt.usda.gov

Administrator Nancy Moorhouse ext. 103 tetoncd@yahoo.com

Conrad Field Office (Supervises Browning & Cut Bank FOs) Phone: 278-7611; FAX: 866-609-8426

406 N. Main Street Serves: Pondera County Conservation District

Conrad, MT 59425-2540

Supervisory District Conservationist Stacy Denny Eneboe ext. 112 stacy.eneboe@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-450-6605

Civil Engineer Meagan Heinen ext. 119 meagan.heinen@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Marty Metz ext. 114 marty.metz@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Kelli Coleman ext. 116 kelli.coleman@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Technician James Cave ext. 118 james.cave@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Lorrie Grosfield ext. 101 lorrie.grosfield@mt.nacdnet.net

Cut Bank Field Office (Supervised by Conrad FO) Phone: 873-4292; FAX: 866-609-8426

1 Third Street NE Serves: Glacier County Conservation District

Cut Bank, MT 59427

District Conservationist Eric Watson ext. 111 eric.watson@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Bonnie Thies ext. 114 bonnie.thies@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Dezerae Lorash-Knoll ext. 115 dezerae.lorashknoll@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Vacant ext. 101 glaciercountycd@gmail.com

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GREAT FALLS AREA OFFICE

Fort Belknap Field Office Phone: 353-8488; FAX: 866-609-8426

158 Tribal Way, Suite D 353+last 4

Harlem, MT 59526

Tribal Conservationist Shaun Holcomb 8488 shaun.holcomb@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Blake Stiffarm 8350 blake.stiffarm@mt.usda.gov

District Coordinator Vacant

191 Johnny Crasco Road, Dodson, MT 59524

Fort Benton Field Office Phone: 622-5627; FAX: 866-609-8426

1210 25th Street Serves: Chouteau County Conservation

P.O. Box 309 District

Fort Benton, MT 59442-0309

District Conservationist Bob Nansel ext. 115 bob.nansel@mt.usda.gov

Civil Engineer Billy Daggett ext. 120 william.daggett@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Holly Taylor ext. 118 holly.taylor@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Vacant ext. 113

ACES Conservation Specialist Dale Krause ext. 117 dale.krause@mt.nacdnet.net

District Administrator Lorna Krause ext. 101 chouteaucd@yahoo.com

Great Falls Field Office (Supervises Stanford FO) Phone: 727-7580; FAX: 866-609-8426

12 3rd Street NW, Suite 300 Serves: Cascade County Conservation District

Great Falls, MT 59404-1991

Supervisory District Conservationist Vacant 770-4307

Cell: TBD

Soil Conservation Technician Vacant TBD

Soil Conservationist Craig Biggart 770-4318 craig.biggart@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Vacant TBD

District Administrator Tenlee Atchison 770-4308 tatchison@3rivers.netbjarko

Administrative Assistant to CD Laura Crawford 770-4297 secretary@cascadecd.com

Havre Field Office (Supervised by Chester FO) FAX: 866-609-8426

206 25th Avenue West, Suite 1 Serves: Hill County Conservation District

Havre, MT 59501-6008

District Conservationist Laurie Massar 879-3349 laurie.massar@mt.usda.gov

Civil Engineering Technician Roc Becenti 879-3343 roc.becenti@mt.usda.gov

Civil Engineering Technician Leon LaSalle 879-3345 leon.lasalle@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Kailee Calnan 879-3348 kailee.calnan@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Morgan Schneider 879-3344 morgan.schneider@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Bernadine Wolfchild 879-3334 bernadine.wolfchild @mt.nacdnet.net

Havre MLRA Soil Survey Office

MLRA Soil Survey Leader Stuart Veith 879-3350 stuart.veith@mt.usda.gov

Rangeland Management Specialist Scott Brady 879-3347 scott.brady@mt.usda.gov

Soil Scientist Vacant ext. TBD

Soil Scientist Vacant 879-3346

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GREAT FALLS AREA OFFICE

Lewistown Field Office Phone: 538-7401+ last 4digits; FAX: 866-609-8426

211 McKinley Street, Suite 3 Serves: Fergus Conservation District

Lewistown, MT 59457-2020

District Conservationist Lorna Philp 708-3011 lorna.philp@mt.usda.gov

Civil Engineer Nicholas Schalitz 708-3016 nicholas.schalitz@mt.usda.gov

Rangeland Management Specialist Mike Lucas 708-3012 michael.lucas@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Mark McLendon 708-3013 mark.mclendon@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Ashley Gould 708-3014 ashley.gould@mt.usda.gov

SWCDM Range Technician Loni Blackman 708-3015 loniblackman@macdnet.org

District Administrator Shonny Nordlund 708-3001 fcd@midrivers.com

Malta Field Office Phone: 654-1334; FAX: 866-609-8426

1120 U.S. Highway 191 South, Suite 2 Serves: Phillips Conservation District

Malta, MT 59538

District Conservationist Shilo Messerly ext. 104 shilo.messerly@mt.usda.gov

Program Support Specialist Shyla Jones ext. 108 shyla.jones@mt.usda.gov

Rangeland Management Specialist Rebecka Ayre ext. 118 rebecka.ayre@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Bryan Kindle ext. 107 bryan.kindle@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Barry Southard ext. 105 bary.southard@mt.usda.gov

SGI Range Conservationist Martin Townsend ext. 119 martin.townsend@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Jenifer Anderson ext. 101 jenifer.anderson@mt.nacdnet.net

Rocky Boy Field Office Phone: 352-3138; FAX: 866-609-8426

Chippewa Cree Construction Corp. Building Serves: Chippewa Cree Tribe

93 Mack Road

P.O. Box 27

Box Elder, MT 59521

Tribal Conservationist Vacant

Shelby Field Office Phone: 434-5234; FAX: 866-609-8426

1125 Oilfield Avenue Serves: Toole County Conservation District

Shelby, MT 59474-0919

District Conservationist Misty Vermulm ext. 3079 misty.vermulm@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Ernie Haglund ext. 3081 ernie.haglund@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Hannah Isaacs ext. 3077 hannah.isaacs@mt.usda.gov

Administrator Nea Rice ext. 3080 nea.rice@mt.nacdnet.net

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GREAT FALLS AREA OFFICE

Stanford Field Office (Supervised by Great Falls FO) Phone: 566-2311; FAX: 866-609-8426

121 Central Avenue Serves: Judith Basin Conservation District

Stanford, MT 59479-0386

District Conservationist Vacant ext. 101

Soil Conservationist Pam Linker ext. 105 pamela.linker@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Teresa Wilhelms ext. 107 teresa.wilhelm@mt.nacdnet.net

Winnett Field Office Phone: 429-6646; FAX: 866-609-8426

813 North Broadway Serves: Petroleum County Conservation District

P.O. Box 118

Winnett, MT 59087-0118

District Conservationist Vacant ext. 101

Soil Conservation Technician Reba Ahlgren ext. 103 rebecca.ahlgren@mt.usda.gov

ACES Specialist Loyd Bantz ext. 102 loyd.bantz@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Carie Hess ext. 104 petroleumcd@midrivers.com

petroleumcd@macdnet.org

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MILES CITY AREA OFFICE

3120 Valley Drive East

Miles City, MT 59301-5500

Phone: (406) 944 +Last 4 FAX: 855-510-7026

Assistant State Conservationist Field Operations Vacant 3241

Cell: TBD

Administrative Specialist Kristi Nile 3239 kristi.nile@mt.usda.gov

Program Support Specialist Vacant TBD

Agronomist Mark Henning 3253 mark.henning@mt.usda.gov

Biologist Martin Ellenburg 3243 martin.ellenburg@mt.usda.gov

Cartographer Vacant TBD

Area Engineer Ann Ross 3255 ann.ross@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-351-9797

Civil Engineering Technician Patrick Hagemeister 3248 patrick.hagemeister@mt.usda.gov

Rangeland Management Specialist Kami Kilwine 3252 kami.kilwine@mt.usda.gov

Resource Conservationist Terry Heck 3266 terry.heck@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-351-9793

Resource Conservationist Shanna Talcott 3268 shanna.talcott@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-351-9781

Resource Soil Scientist Robert Mitchell 3250 robert.michell@mt.usda.gov

Area Planner (Time split in Circle FO) Johnna Cameron 3251 johnna.cameron@mt.usda.gov

Baker Field Office Phone: 778-2238 FAX: 855-510-7026

141 South 4th Street West Serves: Little Beaver Conservation District

P.O. Box 917

Baker, MT 59313-0917

District Conservationist Ann Fischer ext. 109 ann.fischer@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Michelle Gorder ext. 113 michelle.gorder@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Kalyn Bohle ext. 101 kalyn.bohle@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Sarafina Claeys ext. 111 littlebeavercd@macdnet.org

Broadus Field Office Phone: 436-2321; FAX: 855-510-7026

114 North Lincoln Street Serves: Powder River Conservation District

P.O. Box 180

Broadus, MT 59317-0180

District Conservationist Vacant ext. 101

Rangeland Management Specialist Corey Swenson ext. 110 corey.swenson@mt.usda.gov

District Clerk Liz Riter ext. 111 elizabeth.riter@mt.nacdnet.net

Circle Field Office Phone: 485-2660; FAX: 855-510-7026

106 10th Street Serves: McCone Conservation District

P.O. Box 276

Circle, MT 59215-0276

District Conservationist Vacant ext. 114

Soil Conservationist Kevin Hodge ext. 117 Effective Date: 11/12/17

District Administrator Diane Black 485-2744, x100 diane.black@mt.macdnet.org

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MILES CITY AREA OFFICE

Culbertson Field Office Phone: 787-5232; FAX: 855-510-7026

508 6th Street East Serves: Roosevelt County Conservation District

P.O. Box 517

Culbertson, MT 59218-0517

District Conservationist Rob Bray ext. 119 robert.bray@mt.usda.gov

Civil Engineer Vacant ext. 122

Soil Conservationist Tammy Olson ext. 120 tammy.olson@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Tom Beck ext. 115 tom.beck@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Janet Wilson ext. 118 janet.wilson@mt.usda.gov

Program Assistant Kathleen Stringer ext. 121 kathleen.stringer@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Tifney Kempton ext. 101 rccd17@gmail.com

Ekalaka Field Office Phone: 775-6355; FAX: 855-510-7026

308 Mormon Street Serves: Carter County Conservation District

P.O. Box 313

Ekalaka, MT 59324-0313

District Conservationist Rebecca Knapp ext. 105 rebecca.knapp@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Lauren Manninen ext. 103 lauren.manninen@mt.usda.gov

Rangeland Management Specialist Andrea “AJ” Limberger ext. 104 andrea.limberger@mt.usda.gov

ACES Conservation Specialist Wayne Yost ext. 102 wayne.yost@mt.usda.gov

SGI Range and Wildlife Conservationist Jalyn Klauzer ext. 112 jalyn.klauzer@mt.usda.gov

District Manager Stephanie Carroll ext. 101 cccd42ek@gmail.com

Forsyth Field Office (Supervises Hysham and Lame Deer FOs) Phone: 346-7333; FAX: 855-510-7026

270 S. Prospect Street Serves: Rosebud Conservation District

P.O. Box 1200

Forsyth, MT 59327-1200

Supervisory District Conservationist Vacant ext. 107

Cell: 406-351-9826

Rangeland Management Specialist Vacant ext. 113

Soil Conservation Technician Stanley Wells ext. 110 stanley.wells@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Jeff Bird ext. 115 jeffrey.bird@mt.usda.gov

SGI Range and Wildlife Conservationist Heather Nenninger ext. 109 hnenninger@macdnet.org

District Administrator Bobbi Vannattan ext. 101 bobbi.vannattan@mt.usda.gov

RCD Office Assistant Monica Boyer ext. 112 monica.boyer@mt.usda.gov

Glasgow Field Office Phone: 228-4321; FAX: 855-510-7026

54059 U.S. Highway 2 West, Suite 2 Serves: Valley County Conservation District

Glasgow, MT 59230-2846

District Conservationist Tracy Cumber ext. 126 tracy.cumber@mt.usda.gov

Civil Engineer Levi Doll ext. 118 levi.doll@mt.usda.gov

Engineering Technician Doug Jones ext. 122 douglas.jones@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Vacant Eff. 11/10 ext. 123

Soil Conservation Technician Kevin Farr ext. 130 kevin.farr@mt.usda.gov

SGI Range and Wildlife Conservationist Vacant ext. 132

District Administrator Lih-An Yang ext. 101 lihan.yang@mt.usda.gov

Conservationist for Milk River Watershed Group Casey Gallagher ext. 101 casey.gallagher@mt.usda.gov

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MILES CITY AREA OFFICE

Glendive Field Office Phone: 377-5566+Last 4digits; FAX: 855-510-7026

102 Fir Street Serves: Dawson County Conservation District

Glendive, MT 59330-3197

District Conservationist Linda Peterson-Lohse 948-3181 linda.peterson-lohse@mt.usda.gov

Civil Engineer Sam Greenwalt 948-3180 sam.greenwalt@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Tiffany Salveson 948-3182 tiffany.salveson@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Vacant 948-3176

Soil Conservation Technician David Winchell 948-3183 david.winchell@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Tanya Gobbs 948-3173 tanya.gobbs@mt.nacdnet.net

Hysham Field Office (Supervised by Forsyth FO) Phone: 342-5510; FAX: 855-510-7026

211 Elliott Avenue Serves: Treasure County Conservation District

P.O. Box 187

Hysham, MT 59038-0187

Rangeland Management Specialist Danae Pinkerton ext. 101 danae.pinkerton@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Angie Stahl ext. 102 angela.stahl@mt.nacdnet.net

Jordan Field Office Phone: 557-2740; FAX: 855-510-7026

307 Main Street Serves: Garfield County Conservation District

P.O. Box 369 Web site: http://garfieldcountycd.org

Jordan, MT 59337-0369

District Conservationist Sue FitzGerald ext. 105 sue.fitzgerald@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist B.G. FitzGerald ext. 102 bryan.fitzgerald@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Vacant

Private Lands Wildlife Biologist Veronica Grigaltchik ext. 114 veronica.grigaltchik@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Dusty Olson ext. 100 dusty.olson@mt.nacdnet.net

Lame Deer Field Office Phone: 477-6494; FAX: 855-510-7026

19 West Chiefs Street

P.O. Box 330

Lame Deer, MT 59043-0330

Tribal Conservationist Kathy Knobloch 6494 kathy.knobloch@mt.usda.gov

Miles City Field Office (Supervises Terry FO) Phone: 944 +Last 4 FAX: 855-510-7026

3120 Valley Drive East Serves: Custer County Conservation District

Miles City, MT 59301-5500

Supervisory District Conservationist Vacant 3249

Rangeland Management Specialist Vacant 3246

Big Sky Watershed Corps. Member Aaron Kolb 3265 aaron.kolb@mt.usda.gov

SWCDM Range Technician Cheryl Schuldt 3270 cschuldt@macdnet.org

District Administrator Carol Watts 3242 carol.watts@mt.nacdnet.net

Miles City MLRA Soil Survey Office Phone: 944+ Last 4; FAX: 855-510-7026

MLRA Soil Survey Leader Maryjo Kimble 3245 maryjo.kimble@mt.usda.gov

ES Specialist Vacant 3256

Soil Scientist Brian Kloster 3267 brian.kloster@mt.usda.gov

Soil Scientist Raven Chavez 3262 raven.chavez@mt.usda.gov

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MILES CITY AREA OFFICE

Plentywood Field Office (Supervises Scobey FO) Phone: 765-1801; FAX: 855-510-7026

119 N. Jackson Serves: Sheridan County Conservation District

Plentywood, MT 59254-1599

Supervisory District Conservationist Monica Friedrich ext. 116 monica.friedrich@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-301-3708

Soil Conservationist Brooke Johns ext. 118 brooke.johns@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Ryan Young ext. 114 ryan.young@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Taylor Fjeldheim ext. 101 taylor.fjeldheim@mt.nacdnet.net

Poplar Field Office Phone: 768-3566; FAX: 855-510-7026

500 Medicine Bear Road

Box 1027

Poplar, MT 59255-1027

Ft. Peck Tribal Liaison & Paul Finnicum 768-3964 paul.finnicum@mt.usda.gov

Turtle Mountain Tribal Liaison

Scobey Field Office (Supervised by Plentywood FO) Phone: 487-5366; FAX: 855-510-7026

131B Highway 5 East Serves: Daniels County Conservation District

P.O. Box 605

Scobey, MT 59263-0605

District Conservationist Andrew Johnsrud ext. 104 andrew.johnsrud@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Kelly Burke ext. 106 kelly.burkes@mt.usda.gov

Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologist Vacant ext. 106

District Administrator Mike Bjarko ext. 101 mike.bjarko@mt.nacdnet.net

Sidney Field Office Phone: 433 +last four; FAX: 855-510-7026

2745 West Holly Street Serves: Richland County Conservation District

Sidney, MT 59270-4299

District Conservationist Jamie Selting 3012 jamie.selting@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Dave Haverkamp 3010 peter.haverkamp@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Joseph Lyseng 3011 joseph.lyseng@mt.usda.gov

Pheasants Forever FBB Heather Brower 487-5366 heather.brower@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Julie Goss 3001 julie.goss@mt.nacdnet.net

Terry Field Office Phone: 635-5381; FAX: 855-510-7026

410 East Spring Street Serves: Prairie County Conservation District

P.O. Box 602

Terry, MT 59349-0217

District Conservationist Dick Scheetz ext. 107 richard.scheetz@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Kathy Meidinger ext. 108 kathy.meidinger@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Sandra Brown ext. 101 sandra.brown@mt.nacdnet.net

Wibaux Field Office Phone: 796-2211; FAX: 855-510-7026

502 2nd Avenue NW Serves: Wibaux Conservation District

Wibaux, MT 59353-9040

District Conservationist Katrina Johnson ext. 101 katrina.johnson@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Jill Obrigewitch ext. 108 jill.obrigewitch@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Renee Nelson ext. 106 renee.nelson@mt.nacdnet.net

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MISSOULA AREA OFFICE

3550 Mullan Road, Suite 106

Missoula, MT 59808-5125

Phone: (406) 829-3395, Options 2, 3, 4, 5 or last 4 numbers for Ext#, Direct Line 303 + last 4

FAX: 855-510-7027

Assistant State Conservationist Field Operations Mindy Gauthier 3451 melinda.gauthier@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-214-4914

Administrative Specialist Vacant 3449

Biologist Pat Lauridson 3438 patrick.lauridson@mt.usda.gov

Area Engineer Mark Zuber 3442 mark.zuber@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-210-1698

Forester Chris Town 3436 christopher.town@mt.usda.gov

Rangeland Management Specialist Vacant 3440

Rangeland Management Specialist (Pastureland) Jedidiah Dunn 3454 jedidiah.dunn@mt.usda.gov

Resource Conservationist John Blaine 3430 john.blaine@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-210-1683

Resource Conservationist Julie Sacks 3437 julie.sacks@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-210-1676

Resource Soil Scientist Jay Brooker 3443 jay.brooker@mt.usda.gov

Program Support Specialist Jennifer Baldassin 3449 jennifer.baldassin@mt.usda.gov

Deer Lodge Field Office (Supervises Whitehall FO) Phone 415 + last 4 FAX: 855-510-7027

1002 Hollenbeck Road, Suite C Serves: Deer Lodge Valley Conservation

Deer Lodge, MT 59722-9513 District and North Powell CD

Supervisory District Conservationist Glen Green 4040 glen.green@mt.usda.gov

Cell: 406-431-7309

Soil Conservationist Jason Saari 4037 jason.saari@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Jessie Fischer 4038 jessie.fischer@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Kevin Bossert 4039 kevin.bossert@mt.usda.gov

Administrative Assistant for CD Susie Johnson 4043 susie.johnson@mt.nacdnet.net

Dillon Field Office (Supervises Sheridan FO) Phone: 683-3800; FAX: 855-510-7027

420 Barrett Street Serves: Beaverhead Conservation District

Dillon, MT 59725-3572 Phone 683 + last 4

Supervisory District Conservationist Vacant 3803

Civil Engineer Kayla Nickles 3806 kayla.nickles@mt.usda.gov

Rangeland Management Specialist Vacant 3811

Civil Engineering Technician Ole Berkram 3805 ole.berkram@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Jamie Cottom 3802 beaverheadcd@gmail.com

Dillon MLRA Soil Survey Office Phone 683 + last 4

MLRA Soil Survey Leader Vacant 3812

Rangeland Management Specialist Grant Petersen 3804 grant.petersen@mt.usda.gov

Soil Scientist Ben Moore 3917 benjamin.moore@mt.usda.gov

Soil Scientist Vacant 3808

Soil Scientist Braden Pitcher 3809 braden.pitcher@mt.usda.gov

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MISSOULA AREA OFFICE

Eureka Field Office Phone: 296 + last 4; FAX: 855-510-7027

949 Highway 93 North Serves: Lincoln Conservation District

Eureka, MT 59917-9550

District Conservationist Brian Ressel 0367 brian.ressel@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Vacant 7177

District Administrator Becky Lihme 297-2233 lincolncd@interbel.net

Hamilton Field Office Phone: 361-6180; FAX: 855-510-7027

1709 N. First Street Serves: Bitterroot Conservation District

Hamilton, MT 59840-3112

District Conservationist Matthew Whithed 361-6185 matthew.whithed@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Stacy Welling 361-6186 stacy.welling@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Julie Ralston 361-6181 bcd@qwestoffice.net

Kalispell Field Office Phone: 752-4242; FAX: 855-510-7027

133 Interstate Lane Serves: Flathead Conservation District

Kalispell, MT 59901-7921

District Conservationist Vacant ext. 104

Civil Engineer Roger Marsonette ext. 105 roger.marsonette@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Jessica Ressel ext. 108 jessica.ressel@mt.usda.gov

Administrator Ginger Kauffman 752-4220 gingerk@flatheadcd.org

Resource Conservationist Valerie Kurth 752-4220 vkurth@flatheadcd.org

Assistant Conservationist Kari Musgrove 752-4220 karim@flatheadcd.org

Missoula Field Office Phone: 829-3395; FAX: 855-510-7027

3550 Mullan Road, Suite 106 Serves: Mineral County Conservation District

Missoula, MT 59808-5125 and Missoula Conservation District

District Conservationist John Bowe 303-3447 john.bowe@mt.usda.gov

Civil Engineer Kristine Handley 303-3450 kristine.handley@mt.usda.gov

Civil Engineer Chad Miller 303-3444 chad.miller@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Vacant 303-3448

District Administrator - Missoula Vacant 303-3427

Resource Conservationist Jennifer McBride 303-3439 missoulacd@macdnet.org

Administrator-Mineral County Charlee Thompson 822-3452 mccd54@me.com

Missoula MLRA Soil Survey Office

MLRA Soil Survey Leader Jay Skovlin 303-3441 jay.skovlin@mt.usda.gov

Ecological Site Specialist Stephanie Shoemaker 303-3453 stephanie.shoemaker@mt.usda.gov

Soil Scientist Beth Rowley 303-3452 beth.rowley@mt.usda.gov

Soil Scientist Patrick O’Connell 303-3445 patrick.oconnell@mt.usda.gov

Pablo Field Office Phone: 675-2700; FAX: 406-275-2804

Tribal Land Department

42487 Complex Boulevard

Pablo, MT 59855-0871

Tribal Conservationist Herb Webb ext. 1245 herb.webb@mt.usda.gov

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MISSOULA AREA OFFICE

Philipsburg Field Office Phone: 859-3291; FAX: 855-510-7027

105 S. Holland Serves: Granite Conservation District

P.O. Box 926

Philipsburg, MT 59858-0926

District Conservationist Bret Bledsoe ext. 103 bret.bledsoe@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Vacant ext. 105

District Administrator Karen Petersen ext.101 karen.petersen@mt.nacdnet.net

Plains Field Office (Supervised by Ronan FO) Phone: 826-3701; FAX: 855-510-7027

7487 Montana Highway 200 Serves: Eastern Sanders County Conservation

Plains, MT 59859 District and Green Mountain Conservation

District

District Conservationist Travis Lemke ext. 101 travis.lemke@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Troy Hidy ext. 106 troy.hidy@mt.usda.gov

Administrator-Eastern Sanders Patsy Meredith ext. 102 patsy.meredith@mt.nacdnet.net

District Administrator-Green Mountain Leona Gollen 827-4833 gmcdgat@blackfoot.net

Ronan Field Office (Supervises Plains FO) Phone: 676-2841; FAX: 855-510-7027

64352 U.S. Highway 93 Serves: Lake County Conservation District

Ronan, MT 59864-8738

Supervisory District Conservationist Ben Montgomery ext. 111 ben.montgomery@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservationist Vacant ext. 110

Soil Conservationist Larry Robertson ext. 108 larry.robertson@mt.usda.gov

Soil Conservation Technician Austin Allen ext. 101 austin.allen@mt.usda.gov

District Manager Heidi Fleury ext. 102 lakecountycd@ronan.net

Sheridan Field Office (Supervised by Dillon FO) Phone: 842-5741; FAX: 855-510-7027

402 South Main Serves: Ruby Valley Conservation District, and

Sheridan, MT 59749-0295 Madison Conservation District

District Conservationist Vacant ext. 102

Soil Conservation Technician Clayton Marxer ext. 107 clayton.marxer@mt.usda.gov

District Administrator Shirley Galovic ext. 101 rvcd@3rivers.net

Ruby Watershed Council Coordinator David Stout ext. 105 david.stout@mt.nacdnet.net

Watershed Coordinator – Madison Sunni Heikes-Knapton 682-7289 sunni@madisoncd.org

Whitehall Field Office (Supervised by Deer Lodge FO) Phone: 287-3215; FAX: 855-510-7027

3 Whitetail Road Serves: Jefferson Valley Conservation District,

Whitehall, MT 59759 and Mile High Conservation District

District Conservationist Nancy Sweeney ext. 301 nancy.sweeney@mt.usda.gov

Engineering Technician Vacant ext. TBD

Soil Conservationist Vacant ext. 302

District Administrator-Jefferson Valley & Mile High Kris Hugulet 287-7875 jvmh57@qwestoffice.net

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MONTANA CIVIL RIGHTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE HTTP://WWW.MT.NRCS.USDA.GOV/ABOUT/CIVIL/COMMITTEE.HTML

Chairperson Jessie Fischer 415-4038 jessie.fischer@mt.usda.gov

Vice Chair Pat Lauridson 829-3438 patrick.lauridson@mt.usda.gov

Secretary Kelli Coleman 278-7611, ext. 116 kelli.coleman@mt.usda.gov

Representative, Bozeman Area Dave Molebash 657-6135, ext. 118 shalaine.watson@mt.usda.gov

Representative, Great Falls Area Rebecka Ayre 654-1334, ext. 118 rebecka.ayre@mt.usda.gov

Representative, Miles City Area Brooke Johns 765-1801, ext. 118 brooke.johns@mt.usda.gov

Representative, Missoula Area Jessica Ressel 752-4242, ext. 108 jessica.ressel@mt.usda.gov

Representative, State Office Jeff Combs 587-6747 jeffrey.combs@mt.usda.gov

Title VI and VII Advisor Kris Berg 587-6731 kris.berg@mt.usda.gov

Title VI and VII Advisor Jerry Shows 587-6967 jerry.shows@mt.usda.gov

SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM MANAGERS (SEPM)

American Indian/Alaskan Native Dezerae Lorash-Knoll 338-3153, ext. 103 dezerae.lorashknoll@mt.usda.gov

Asian American/ Pacific Islander Tracy Cumber 228-4321, ext. 126 tracy.cumber@mt.usda.gov

Black Austin Allen 676-6748, ext. 101 austin.allen@mt.usda.gov

Disabled Pat Lauridson 303-3438 patrick.lauridson@mt.usda.gov

Federal Women Kelli Coleman 278-7611, ext. 116 kelli.coleman@mt.usda.gov

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Andrea Limberger 775-6355, ext. 104 annette.soria@mt.usda.gov

Hispanic Jessie Fischer 415-4038 jessie.fischer@mt.usda.gov

Veteran Kathy Stringer 787-5232, ext. 121 kathleen.stringer@mt.usda.gov

EARTH TEAM VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

State Coordinator Travis Lemke 826-3701, ext. 101 travis.lemke@mt.usda.gov

Bozeman Area Coordinator Monty Lane 632-5534, ext. 106 monty.lane@mt.usda.gov

Great Falls Area Coordinator Debra Wheeler 770-4290 debra.wheeler2@mt.usda.gov

Miles City Area Coordinator Kristi Nile 232-7905, ext. 100 kristi.nile@mt.usda.gov

Missoula Area Coordinator Travis Lemke 826-3701, ext. 101 travis.lemke@mt.usda.gov

State Office Coordinator Lori Valadez 587-6969 lori.valadez@mt.usda.gov

SOIL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Montana State Office Vacant 587-6730

Miles City Area/Jordan Sue FitzGerald 557-2740 sue.fitzgerald@mt.usda.gov

Missoula Area/Deer Lodge Glen Green 846-1703, ext. 108 glen.green@mt.usda.gov

Missoula Area/Dillon Vacant 683-3811

Great Falls Area/Choteau Paula Gunderson 466-5722, ext. 116 paula.gunderson@mt.usda.gov

Miles City Area Office Mark Henning 232-7905, ext. 115 mark.henning@mt.usda.gov

Bozeman-State Office Vacant 587-6837

Bozeman-State Office Stephanie King 587-6794 stephanie.king@mt.usda.gov

Bozeman Area Office Susan Tallman 587-6856 susan.tallman@mt.usda.gov

Great Falls Area Office Joyce Trevithick 727-7580, ext. 128 joyce.trevithick@mt.usda.gov

Great Falls Area/Hardin Evan Van Order 665-3442, ext. 110 evan.vanorder@mt.usda.gov

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ITS – TSD STAFF

Name Location Title Phone Cell E-mail

Carole Nichols Bozeman Group Manager 587-6826 570-7332 carole.nichols@mt.usda.gov

John Tonkay Bozeman IT Specialist 587-6851 600-7303 john.tonkay@mt.usda.gov

Kevin Kenter Glasgow IT Specialist 228-4321 X128 647-8113 kevin.kenter@mt.usda.gov

Rhonda Nevala Great Falls IT Specialist 770-4323 570-7039 rhonda.nevala@mt.usda.gov

Sheila Hagemeister Miles City IT Specialist 944-3269 570-7994 sheila.hagemeister@mt.usda.gov

Tim Miles Miles City IT Specialist 944-3244 570-7862 tim.miles@mt.usda.gov

John Bullen Missoula IT Specialist 303-3429 570-6964 john.bullen@mt.usda.gov

MACD STAFF

Name Location Title Phone E-mail

Elena Evans Helena Executive Director 406-443-5711 eevans@macdnet.org

Jeff Tiberi Helena Policy Director 406-443-5711 jtiberi@macdnet.org

SWCDM STAFF

Name Location Title Phone E-mail

Elena Evans Helena Executive Director 406-443-5711 eevans@macdnet.org

Ann McCauley Helena Associate Director 406-443-5711 ann@macdnet.org

Jessica Makus Helena Programs Manager 406-443-5711 jessica@macdnet.org

Kate Arpin Helena Communications Director 406-443-5711 kate@macdnet.org

April West Helena Administrative Assistant 406-443-5711 april@macdnet.org

Samantha Tappenback Resource Specialist stappenbeck@macdnet.org

ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFORMATION TEAMS

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SERVICES BRANCH

Accounting Technician Byrdeen Warwood 6858 byrdeen.warwood@wdc.usda.gov

BUDGET SUPPORT SERVICES BRANCH

Budget Officer Deborah Ernst 6780 deborah.ernst@wdc.usda.gov

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BRANCH

Fiscal Specialist Cherie Rath-Williams 6904 cherie.rath-williams@mt.usda.gov

STAFFING & WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT BRANCH

Staffing Team Manager Bart Huber 6957 bart.huber@wdc.usda.gov

Cell: 406-600-2279

Human Resources Specialist Christina Klima 6869 christina.klima@wdc.usda.gov

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MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES AND

STATE OFFICE STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

SERVICE DELIVERY DIVISION Accounts Payable Services Branch

Accounts Payable Services

Branch

Processes all direct-entry obligations and payments and

manage related financial activities for customer.

National Accounts Payable Services Team SharePoint:

https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_CFO/BFM/NAPST/SitePages/Hom

e.aspx

Call (855) 344-

4793, Option 2 for

BFM, then Option 1

to speak to your

assigned customer

service

representative.

Joe Manuel

Branch Chief

(817) 509-3416

joe.manuel@wdc.

usda.gov

Easements Team:

• Easements

• Restoration

Easement Inbox:

NAPST.easement@wdc.usda.gov

Chaka “Kim” Hyde

(301) 504-3967

chaka.hyde@wdc.usda.

gov

Grants and Agreements

Team:

• Cooperative &

Contribution

Agreements

• Grants

• Inter & Intra Agency

Agreements

WestAgMTPayRequests@wdc.usda.gov Susan Shearman

Lead

(919) 873-2111

susan.shearman@wdc.us

da.gov

Miscellaneous & Lease

Team:

• Capital Leases

• EEO Settlement

Claims

• Employee Claims for

Payment (SF-1164)

• Miscellaneous

Obligations/Paymen

ts/Modifications:

• Reimbursable Work

Orders (RWA)

• Government Printing

Office (GPO) Orders

• Office Moves

• Remedial Assistance

• Vehicle

Purchases/Leases

• Operating Leases

• Payments Outside of

ProTracts (POP)

• Remedial Assistance

• Tort Claims ($2,500

or less)

NAPST.MISC@wdc.usda.gov Jacquennee Watson

Lead

(352) 338-9519

jacquennee.watson@wd

c.usda.gov

Connie Ritts, Financial

Resources Specialist,

(406) 587-6857

connie.ritts@mt.usda.gov

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• Vendor Payments

(SF-182, AD-700)

• Volunteer

Reimbursement

• Leasing

Obligations/Paymen

ts/Modifications

• Utility Obligations

(Fund Commitments)

Tuition and Expenses Under

Scholarship Programs

National Accounts Payable Services Team SharePoint:

https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_CFO/BFM/NAPST/SitePages/Hom

e.aspx

Call (855) 344-

4793, Option 2 for

BFM, then Option 1

to speak to your

assigned customer

service

representative.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SERVICES BRANCH

Accounts Receivable

Services Branch

Manages all financial activities regarding funds owed to

NRCS, including those related to all types of reimbursable

agreements.

National Accounts Receivable Services Team SharePoint:

https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_CFO/BFM/NARST/SitePages/Hom

e.aspx

Call (855) 344-4793,

Option 2 for BFM, then

Option 2 to speak to your

assigned customer

service representative.

Cheryl Turbeville

Branch Chief

(318) 473-7606

cheryl.turbeville@wdc.us

da.gov

Intra-Agency Agreements

(INTR)

• Co-Located Space

• Shared Services

• Other Intra-Agency

• National

Agreements – CRP &

BCAP

https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_CFO/BFM/NARST/SitePages/Hom

e.aspx

Connie Ritts, Financial

Resources Specialist,

(406) 587-6857

connie.ritts@mt.usda.gov

Reimbursable Agreements

with No Advances (RONA)

• Non USDA Federal

Agency

Reimbursable

• National

Agreements – GLCI

& NRI

For new requests, reimbursable agreement modifications,

etc. please upload the complete package to the Accounts

Receivable Services Branch SharePoint Intake AGMT box.

https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_CFO/BFM/NARST/SitePages/Hom

e.aspx

Connie Ritts, Financial

Resources Specialist,

(406) 587-6857

connie.ritts@mt.usda.gov

Reimbursable Agreements

with Advances (ROWA)

• Non Federal Agency

Reimbursable with

Advances

For new requests, reimbursable agreement modifications,

etc. please upload the complete package to the Accounts

Receivable Services Branch SharePoint Intake AGMT box.

https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_CFO/BFM/NARST/SitePages/Hom

e.aspx

Connie Ritts, Financial

Resources Specialist,

(406) 587-6857

connie.ritts@mt.usda.gov

NON Unfilled Customer

Orders Accounts

Receivable

• Overpayments for

Travel

• Jury Duty Refunds

• Liquidated Damages

• Cost Share Refunds

https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_CFO/BFM/NARST/SitePages/Hom

e.aspx

Connie Ritts, Financial

Resources Specialist,

(406) 587-6857

connie.ritts@mt.usda.gov

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BUDGET SUPPORT SERVICES BRANCH

Budget Support Services

Branch:

• Analysis

• Management

Provides customer support for budget planning, processing fund

reservation and budget execution, monitoring and providing

monthly reporting for the allowance holder.

National Budget Support Services Branch SharePoint:

https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_CFO/BFM/NBSST/SitePages/Home.aspx

Connie Ritts,

Financial Resources

Specialist,

(406) 587-6857

connie.ritts@mt.usda

.gov

Joyce Cooper

Budget Analyst

(307) 233-6785

joyce.cooper@wdc.

usda.gov

Travel—Financial Administrative Service Branch

Travel—Financial

Administrative Service

Branch

Travel (TDY)

• Travel

Emergencies or

Issues

• Support

Provides customer support, error resolution, and guidance for the

traveling employee, as well as; manage financial activities related

to Transfer of Station.

National Travel SharePoint:

https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_CFO/BFM/TRAVEL/SitePages/Home.as

px

Travel related emergencies, 24/7 Hour Support: Call (855) 344-4793

(Option 1) to speak to a customer service representative.

Visit https://itsm.sc.egov.usda.gov and select the NRCS Travel

Support icon

Robin Kelley, Branch

Chief

(860) 871-4039

(Option 1)

robin.kelley@wdc.us

da.gov

Travel – US Bank Visa

Visit https://itsm.sc.egov.usda.gov and select the NRCS Travel

Support icon

Call (855) 344-4793,

Option 1 for Travel

to speak to your

assigned customer

service

representative.

Transfer of Station

HR gathers documentation needed for the Pre-Determination

Package to upload to the Travel SharePoint site.

Timekeeping & Meeting Management—Financial Administrative Service Branch

Timekeeping & Meeting

Management—Financial

Administrative Service

Branch

Provides customer support for the administrative functions related

to the timekeeping system, assistance with vendor coordination

and managing the routing and cost tracking of Meeting

Management.

Timekeeping and Meeting Management SharePoint:

https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_CFO/BFM/TMM/SitePages/Home.aspx

Call (855) 344-4793, Option 3 for Timekeeping & Meeting

Management to speak to your assigned customer service

representative.

Robin Kelley, Branch

Chief

(860) 871-4039

robin.kelley@wdc.us

da.gov

CTAT

Leslie Taylor, Management Assistant

(406) 587-6868

leslie.taylor@mt.usd

a.gov

Meeting Management

Timekeeping and Meeting Management SharePoint:

https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_CFO/BFM/TMM/SitePages/Home.aspx

Leslie Taylor

(406) 587-6868

leslie.taylor@mt.usd

a.gov

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Vendor Coordination To initiate service visit https://itsm.sc.egov.usda.gov and select the

Timekeeping & Vendor Coordination REMEDY Help Desk.

Call (855) 344-4793,

Option 3 for

Timekeeping &

Meeting

Management to

speak to your

assigned customer

service

representative.

ETHICS Erin Auger, Senior Ethics Program Advisor

NRE Mission Area (USFS & NRCS) Ethics-NRE@oe.usda.gov

(202) 570-9288

erin.auger@oe.usda

.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES/WORKFORCE SERVICES DIVISION

Employee & Labor

Relations:

• Grievances

Provides guidance, analysis and assistance to proactively address

employee issues and manages union relationships and

notifications.

Email NRCS.EmployeeRelations@wdc.usda.gov and a specialist

will follow-up to obtain more specifics and work with you on

resolution. For any issue already in process, continue to work with

your assigned specialist.

Richard Nelson,

Acting Branch Chief

(202) 260-9203

richard.nelson@wdc

.usda.gov

Benefits Services Branch:

• Changes

• Elections

• Health Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Military Deposits

• Other Benefits

Issues

• Retirements

Manages, implements and provides customer guidance on

benefits (e.g., health, retirement, leave, OWCP, unemployment),

employee wellness (e.g., Flexiplace), and reasonable

accommodation programs.

Email sm.rc.benefitservices@nrcs.usda.gov.

Qualifying Life Events: complete SF-2809 and provide any

supporting documentation as needed.

Retirements: A Retirement Specialist will help walk you through the

process and complete the retirement checklist that will inform

your retirement calculations.

Monique

Salahuddin, Branch

Chief

(202) 720-1155

monique.salahuddin

@wdc.usda.gov

Summer Schluter, HR

Specialist, (217) 353-

6655

summer.schluter@w

dc.usda.gov

Benefits:

• OWCP (Injuries at

Work)

• Safety

Uretha Bostic, Program Coordinator for Safety & OWCP

(352) 338-9526

uretha.bostic@wdc.

usda.gov

Benefits:

• Leave

Administration

Fay Hill, Program Coordinator for Leave Administration

(202) 205-7517

fay.hill@wdc.usda.g

ov

Benefits:

• Reasonable

Accommodations

• Telework

• Transit Subsidy

Colette Ross, Program Coordinator for Reasonable

Accommodations

Telework & Transit Subsidy—Send all inquiries to the mail inbox at

sm.rcbenefitservices@nrcs.usda.gov

(202) 720-8805

collette.ross@wdc.us

da.gov

Performance &

Compensation Services

Branch:

Manage, implements, provides customer guidance on

performance management, compensation, and recognition, and

awards programs.

Email PerfCompintake@wdc.usda.gov and a Performance and

Compensation Specialist will work with you on your request.

Shirley Mason,

Branch Chief

(919) 873-2105

shirley.mason@wdc.

usda.gov

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For more information, check the Performance and Compensation

SharePoint:

https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_MULTI/nrcspeople/Performance%20M

anagement

HUMAN RESOURCES

STAFFING & WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES BRANCH Staffing & Workforce

Management:

• Hiring Actions

(New & In

Progress)

Facilitates workforce management activities and partners with

customers to classify positions, manage announcements, onboard

employees, and process personnel actions.

New: Include a completed Intake Checklist, organization chart,

and any other hiring documents available (e.g., PD, job analysis,

assessment list). Your request will be acknowledged by the Intake

Assistant and assigned to a Staffing Specialist for management.

Send to RA.RC.DCWA2.Intake@wdc.usda.gov

In progress: Continue to work with your assigned Specialist.

For more information, check the Staffing and Workforce

Management Services Branch SharePoint: https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_MGMT/hrd/HSNSD/_layouts/15/start.as

px#/Shared%20Documents

Juancara Johnson,

Branch Chief (202)

692-0232

juancara.johnson@

wdc.usda.gov

Bart Huber, Staffing

Team Manager

(406) 587-6957

bart.huber@mt.usda

.gov

Eileen Jackson,

Staffing Supervisor

(509) 323-2931

eileen.jackson@wdc

.usda.gov

Denise Rose, Staffing

Specialist (985) 331-

9084

denise.rose@wdc.us

da.gov

Shawna Carter, HR

Assistant, (785) 823-

4513,

shawna.Carter@wd

c.usda.gov

Staffing & Workforce

Management:

• New Staffing

Actions

Contact your Staffing Supervisor assigned to your state with any

questions and submit your request to the Branch inbox,

RA.RC.DCWA2.Intake@wdc.usda.gov

Eileen Jackson,

Staffing Supervisor

(509) 323-2931

eileen.jackson@wdc

.usda.gov

Diversity and Recruitment

Branch

Develops and manages recruitment and retention strategies,

including implementation of special emphasis programs.

Email NRCS.Recruitment@wdc.usda.gov

Christopher Baron,

Branch Chief (202)

260-8997

drenda.williams@wd

c.usda.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES/WORKFORCE STRATEGY DIVISION

Strategy Branch Manages the strategic human capital plan and provides internal

consultation for organizational assessment and change.

Email HR.Strategy@wdc.usda.gov

For more information, check the Strategy Branch SharePoint:

Candace Godwin,

Branch Chief (919)

873-2165

candace.godwin@

wdc.usda.gov

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https://ems-team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS

MGMT/hcms/SitePages/Home.aspx

Analytics and Reporting

Branch

Develops and analyzes metrics and reports for evaluating and

improving human resource programs.

HR.Strategy@wdc.usda.gov

Sherry Dixon, Acting

Branch Chief (202)

720-8676

sherry.dixon@wdc.us

da.gov

Information Management

and Services

Partners with OCIO to develop, integrate and manage human

resources systems and records.

Email HR.Strategy@wdc.usda.gov

Luis Gamboa,

Acting Branch Chief

(970) 295-5418

luis.gamboa@wdc.u

sda.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES/QUALITY ASSURANCE & POLICY DIVISION

Risk Management and

Assurance Branch

Evaluates business processes for compliance with human

resources policy, including audit coordination, and leads

workforce risk management activities.

Leslie Violette,

Acting Branch Chief

(202) 720-3042

leslie.violette@wdc.

usda.gov

Policy, Practices, and

Standards Branch

Develops, assesses, updates and communicates human resources

policy and guidance.

Shelli Moore, Branch

Chief (605) 352-1287

shelli.moore@wdc.u

sda.gov

NATIONAL EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT CENTER

National Employees

Development Center

(NEDC)

Provides employee training, development, educational advice,

leadership and consultation to NRCS States, Above States,

National Headquarters and employees throughout the Agency.

Email NRCS.AgLearn@ftw.usda.gov

For more information, checked the NEDC SharePoint: https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_MGMT/nedc/default.aspx

Jeff Dziedzic,

Director (817) 509-

3241

jeffrey.dziedzic@ftw.

usda.gov

PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY

ACQUISITIONS, GRANTS & AGREEMENTS DIVISION

Contracting Services Branch

Contracting Services

Branch:

• Acquisition Planning

• Soliciting

• Evaluating

Quotes/Bids/Offers

• Contract Award

• Contract

Administration

• Closeout

Performs all phases of contract administration and coordinates

Local Area Purchase Card (LAPC) activities. Provides technical

assistance and advisory services for NRCS customers and vendors

from solicitation through award. Manages and tracks activity

through the Integrated Acquisition System (IAS).

Contracting Services Branch SharePoint: https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_MGMTacquisitionsdiv/procurement/cu

stomer/SitePages/Home.aspx

Curt Clark, Geographic Team 4 Leader for MT, (602) 280-8804,

curt.clark@wdc.usda.gov

Mathew Holtschlag,

Acting Branch Chief

(202) 720-1504

mathew.holtschlag

@wdc.usda.gov

Purchase Card

Molly Hemstock, LAPC (785) 823-4506

molly.hemstock@ks.

usda.gov

GPO Orders

Use the SF-1 to place order with GPO and send to Jake Ceartin

Grants and Agreements Services Branch

Grants and Agreements

Services Branch

Performs cradle-to-grave administration of all grants and

agreements including pre- and post-award through closeout.

Christopher Watkins,

Acting Branch Chief

(817) 509-3509

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Provides technical assistance and advisory services for NRCS

customers and partners.

Grants & Agreements Team SharePoint:

https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_MGMTacquisitionsdiv/agreements/cus

tomer/SitePages/Home.aspx

christopher.watkins

@wdc.usda.gov

Grants & Agreements:

• Planning

• Soliciting

• Evaluating

Proposals

• Award

• Administration

• Closeout

Submit request for a new agreement or amendment to an existing

one to: WestTeamAgreements@wdc.usda.gov

Kristee Hall, Branch

Supervisor for

Specialized Team

(817) 509-3757

kristee.hall@wdc.usd

a.gov

Grants & Agreements

Specialized Service Team:

• PL-566 Watershed

Program

• Watershed

Rehabilitation

Program

• Emergency

Watershed

Protection

Program

Submit request for a new agreement or amendment to an existing

one to: SpecialTeamAgreements@wdc.usda.gov

Kristee Hall, Branch

Supervisor for

Specialized Team

(817) 509-3757

kristee.hall@wdc.usd

a.gov

PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY

ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Personal Property Services Branch

Personal Property

Management:

• Fleet

• Fleet Card

Management

• Leasing

• Maintenance and

Incidents

• Planning and

Requisition

• Pool Card

• PROP Updates

• Property Disposals

• Records

Management and

Reporting

The Personal Property Services Branch provides the full spectrum

of personal property services for their customers, which includes

fleet and fleet card management, CPAIS-PP updates, property

transfers, vehicle purchasing, vehicle leasing, and vehicle

disposal.

For more information, please visit the Personal Property Services

Branch SharePoint: https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_MGMTacquisitionsdiv/PPSB/PPSBCusto

merGuide/_layouts/15/start.aspx#/SitePages/Home.aspx

Jake Ceartin,

Business Services

Specialist, (406) 587-

6862

jake.ceartin@mt.usd

a.gov

Hannah Whitley,

Specialist for MT

(907) 761-7765

hannah.whitley@wd

c.usda.gov

Adam Stiegelmeier,

Branch Chief

(515) 323-2204

adam.stiegelmeier@

wdc.usda.gov

Real Property Services Branch

Real Property The Real Property Services Branch provides cradle-to-grave real

property management services including acquisition planning,

solicitation and evaluation of lease offers, lease award, lease

administration, lease close-out, real property disposition.

For more information, please visit the Real Property Services

Branch SharePoint: https://ems-

team.usda.gov/sites/NRCS_MGMTacquisitionsdiv/RPSB/RPSBCusto

mer/_layouts/15/start.aspx#/SitePages/Home.aspx

Tony Doxtater, Real

Property Leasing

Officer for MT (Zone

1)

(503) 414-3211

tony.doxtater@wdc.

usda.gov

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Richard

Razabdouski,

Branch Chief

(817) 509-3283

Richard.razabdouski

@wdc.usda.gov

rhonda.lafleur@wdc

.usda.gov

Richard

Razabdouski,

Branch Chief (919)

873-2116

richard.razabdouski

@wdc.usda.gov

Real Property Lease

Agreement Questions

Jake Ceartin 587-6862

ENGINEERING

CADD Bruce Krueger 587-6834

Construction Steve Becker 587-6828

Dam Safety Coordination Steve Becker 587-6828

Design Vacant 587-6912

Drainage Steve Becker 587-6828

Electronic Survey Bruce Krueger 587-6834

Environmental Steve Becker

Karen Hoffman

587-6828

587-6824

Flood Plain Management

Studies & Determinations

Steve Becker 587-6828

Geology Kari Scannella 587-6830

Groundwater Vacant 587-6830

Hydraulics Vacant

587-6912

Hydrology Karen Hoffman 587-6824

Irrigation Randy Pierce 587-6860

O&M Inspection

Coordination

Steve Becker 587-6828

Planning Cory Wolfe 587-6994

Reinforced Concrete Vacant 587-6827

Soil Mechanics Vacant 587-6912

Snow Survey Mage Hultstrand 587-6844

Stockwater Pipelines Vacant 587-6827

ITS – TSD

Computer – Hardware Assigned ITS Specialist

e-Authentication Level 2 Vacant

Information Systems

Security Point of Contact

(ISSPOC)

• Employees

• Partners

Jake Ceartin

Charissa Williams

587-6862

587-6792

NRCS Liaison with ITS Kris Berg 587-6731

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MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY Agriculture Conservation

Experienced Services

(ACES)

Kris Berg 587-6731

Awards:

• Approval

• Processing

Connie Ritts 587-6857

Direct Charge (TCAS) Connie Ritts 587-6857

Directives/Forms

Management

Charissa Williams 587-6792

Earth Team Volunteer State

Coordinator

Travis Lemke 829-3395 ext. 122

Federal Employee

Viewpoint Survey (FEVS)

Keri Bilbo 587-6810

FOIA / Privacy Act Heather Higgs 587-6814

Meeting Approval Leslie Taylor 587-6868

Performance Results System

(PRS)

Kris Berg 587-6731

Plans of Operations Kris Berg 587-6731

Programs Appraisals Kris Berg 587-6731

Staffing Kris Berg 587-6731

Stamps.com Jake Ceartin 587-6862

State Leadership

Development Program

Kris Berg 587-6731

State Quality Assurance

Plan

Kris Berg 587-6731

Training Jake Ceartin

Kris Berg

587-6862

587-6731

UPS Jake Ceartin 587-6862

USDA FAC Committee Lori Ziehr 587-6811

Workload Assessment Kris Berg 587-6731

PARTNERSHIPS Congressional Liaison Jerry Shows 587-6967

Conservation District Liaison Jerry Shows 587-6967

StrikeForce Coordinator John George 449-5000 ext. 101

PROGRAMS

Agricultural Conservation

Easement Program (ACEP)

Vacant 587-6970

Agriculture Land Easement

(ALE)

Vacant 587-6970

Appeals Erik Suffridge 587-6873

Conservation Innovation

Grants (CIG)

Erik Suffridge 587-6873

Conservation Reserve

Program (CRP)

Stephanie King 587-6794

Conservation Stewardship

Program (CSP)

Kelley Barkell 587-6849

Emergency Watershed

Protection Program (EWP)

Steve Becker 587-6828

Environmental Quality

Incentives Program (EQIP)

Kelley Barkell 587-6849

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Farmland Protection Policy

Act – LESA

Kale Gullett 587-6998

Healthy Forestry Initiative

Assistance with EQIP

Vacant 587-6965

Small Watershed

Rehabilitation Program

Steve Becker 587-6828

StrikeForce Coordinator Jerry Shows 587-6967

Technical Service Providers

(TSP)

Kale Gullett 587-6998

Veteran Farmer All Programs Staff

Voluntary Public Access

and Habitat Incentive

Program

Erik Suffridge 587-6873

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Audio Visual Equipment

Displays

Manuscript Clearance

Media Inquiries

Montana News

Printing

Publications

Lori Valadez 587-6969

Social Media Tasha Gibby 587-6789

SharePoint

Webmaster

Mary Myers

TECHNOLOGY

Agronomy Vacant 587-6837

ArcGIS Josh Robino 587-6861

Archaeology – Cultural

Resources

Andrew Williamson 587-6968

Biology Pilar Ziegler 587-6902

Conservation Planning Stephanie King 587-6794

Climate Hubs

Kale Gullett

Steve Becker

587-6998

587-6828

Conservation Delivery

Streamlining Initiative

(CDSI) State Contact

Vacant 587-6861

Conservation Planning and

Certification

Kale Gullett 587-6998

Conservation Planning

Course Coordination

Stephanie King 587-6794

Cost List Vacant 587-6849

Cultural Resource Training Vacant 587-6708

Customer Service Toolkit Vacant 587-6861

Drought Task Force Kale Gullett 587-6998

Ecological Sites – Non-

Forested and Forested

Vacant

Kirt Walstad

587-6970

587-6782

Economics Vacant 587-6854

Engineering for RPIT Cory Wolfe 587-6994

Environmental Assessments Jeff Combs 587-6747

Environmental Impact

Statements/Projects

Jeff Combs 587-6747

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Environmental Review Jeff Combs 587-6747

Erosion Prediction using

WEPS and RUSLE2

Vacant 587-6837

Field Office Technical

Guide (eFOTG)

Kale Gullett 587-6998

Field Office Technical

Guide (eFOTG) – Section II

Vacant 587-6730

Fisheries Kale Gullett 587-6998

Forestry Vacant 587-6965

(Overall) FSA Coordination

for Wetland Compliance

Jeff Combs 587-6747

FSA/HELC Planning &

Guidance (NFSAM)

Vacant 587-6837

FSA Status Review Flight

Coordination and Training

Stephanie King 587-6794

FSA Status Review Flight GPS

Data Points

Josh Robino 587-6926

Geo Database Josh Robino 587-6926

Geographic Information

Systems (GIS)

Josh Robino 587-6926

Grazing Lands Conservation

Initiative (GLCI)

Vacant 587-6970

GPS Hardware &

Maintenance

Josh Robino 587-6926

Grazing Lands

Management

Vacant 587-6970

Hydro-Geomorphic Model Jeff Combs 587-6747

Montana State Library

Liaison

Cathy Maynard 444-4546

National Environmental

Policy Act (NEPA)

Jeff Combs 587-6747

Natural Resources Inventory

(NRI)

Julie Tesky 587-6908

Natural Resources Inventory

(NRI) Collection

Vacant

Kirt Walstad

587-6970

587-6782

Natural Resources Inventory

(NRI) Collection Data

Cathy Maynard 444-4546

Natural Resources Inventory

(NRI) Soils

Vacant 587-6790

Noxious Weed Control and

Management

Monica Pokorny 587-6708

Nutrient Management Vacant 587-6837

Organic Agriculture Vacant 587-6837

Pest Management Vacant 587-6837

Plant Materials Monica Pokorny 587-6708

Plant Material Center (PMC) Joe Scianna 662-3579 x. 101

(Coordination with) PMC for

Field Trials and Evaluations

Monica Pokorny 587-6708

Practice Payment

Schedules

Vacant 587-6849

Program Technical

Assistance

Kale Gullett 587-6998

ProTracts Manager Vacant 587-6861

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PRS (Technical Advisor) Vacant 587-6861

Quality Assurance Kale Gullett 587-6998

Quality Criteria Kale Gullett 587-6998

Range Management

Training Coordinator

Vacant 587-6970

Remote Sending

Techniques & Data Analysis

Cathy Maynard 444-4546

Reservoir/Water

Management

Kale Gullett 587-6998

Resource Management

Systems

Kale Gullett 587-6998

Resource Planning and

Implementation Team (RPIT)

Cory Wolfe 587-6994

Riparian Area Assessment Jeff Combs 587-6747

Riparian Forest Buffers Vacant 587-6965

Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI) Vacant 587-6790

Soil Health Team Lead Vacant 587-6730

Soil Quality Test Kits Vacant 587-6837

Soils Vacant 587-6790

Soil Survey

Update/Maintenance

Vacant 587-6790

SSURGO Vacant 587-6790

STATSGO Vacant 587-6790

Stream Corridor

Management

Kale Gullett 587-6998

Stream Habitat Evaluation Jeff Combs 587-6747

Technical Service Providers

(TSPs)

Vacant 587-6861

Technical Soil Services Vacant 587-6790

Threatened and

Endangered Species

Jeff Combs 587-6747

Water Quality – Point of

Contact

Stephanie King 587-6794

Watershed Management Kale Gullett 587-6998

Web Soil Survey Vacant 587-6790

Wetland

Mitigation/Restoration/Crea

tion and Management

Jeff Combs 587-6747

Wildlife Habitat

Management

Pilar Ziegler 587-6902

Windbreaks/Shelterbelts Vacant 587-6965

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IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY

Acting for the State Conservationist:

• Steve Becker, State Conservation Engineer

• Kale Gullett, State Resource Conservationist

• Erik Suffridge, Assistant State Conservationist for Programs

• Kris Berg, Assistant State Conservationist for Management & Strategy

• Jerry Shows, Assistant State Conservationist for Operations

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MONTANA NRCS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

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AREA AND FIELD OFFICE STRUCTURE