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
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.