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Who we are

The Montana Cattlemen’s Association shall be true environmentalists in protecting and advancing their environmental positions in water rights, mineral rights, and natural resources.

The MCA Board is comprised of 12 directors elected as follows:  Three districts – Western, Central, Eastern – with two directors each; four at large directors elected from any part of Montana; one business director; and one Native American director. Those districts and current directors can be found by clicking on the officers & directors button above. Your voice through your director is important to the success of MCA and your future.



OFFICERS:
President
:  Tim Brunner
Telephone:  (406) 788-3458

Vice President: Newell Roche
Telephone:  (406) 535-5288

Treasurer: Bruce Shultz 
Telephone: (406) 750-1776

Secretary: Ken Morris
Telephone:  (406) 467-2038

Officers are elected to two-year terms by the statewide membership



DIRECTORS:
Two directors elected from each district; four at large directors elected from any part of Montana; one business director; one Native American director, for a total of 12 directors.  Directors are nominated and elected by the majority vote of the membership within each district and serve three-year terms. No director may serve more than two consecutive terms.



Western District Counties:

Lincoln, Flathead, Lake, Sanders, Missoula, Ravalli, Granite, Powell, Glacier, Pondera, Teton, Lewis & Clark, Deer Lodge, Jefferson, Silverbow, Madison, Beaverhead, Gallatin, Broadwater and Mineral
Western District Directors:

John Ferrat : (406) 949-7911

Wally Congdon: (406) 925-1351


Central District Counties:

Toole, Liberty, Hill, Choteau, Judith Basin, Blaine, Fergus, Petroleum, Meagher, Wheatland, Sweet Grass, Park, Golden Valley, Musselshell, Yellowstone, Stillwater, Cascade and Carbon

Central District Directors:

Richard Liebert 406-590-9017
Brad Hamlett 406-264 5885

Eastern District Counties:

Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Garfield, Rosebud, Treasure, Big Horn, McCone, Richland, Dawson, Prairie, Wibaux, Custer, Fallon, Powder River, and Carter

Eastern District Directors

Gilles Stockton: (406) 428-2183

Steve Held: (406) 230-0574

At Large Directors:

Aimee Hachigian-Gould: (406) 866-3513

Doreen Gillespie

Business District
John Wagner 

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

CHECKOFF: Ken Morris  (406) 467-2038


COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Bruce Shultz  (406) 750-1776

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Joining The Montana Cattlemen Association means having a seat at the table and a voice in decisions that directly affect your operation. It means:

  • Representation on issues that matter most to Montana ranchers.

  • Education and Insight into controversial topics like beef labeling, and market access.

  • Connection to a statewide network of cattlemen, producers, and ag professionals who’ve got your back.

  • Support through resources, annual meetings, and referrals that help you grow, adapt, and thrive.

Whether you run 20 head or 2,000, whether you’re a seasoned rancher, a student in ag, or just starting your journey—this is your home. Your voice matters here. Your work matters here. Join us Here.

Montana cattle. Montana values. Montana strong.

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