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The University of Montana Western Provost Search Committee is pleased to announce that four finalists will be visiting the UMW campus from September 23 – October 2, 2025. The four finalists include Charles Tilburg, Justin McBrayer, David Biek, and Bruce Mackh. Each finalist will be visiting UMW to meet with various departments and attend open forums with Montana Western students, faculty, and staff. Dr. Charles Tilburg Dr. Charles Tilburg currently serves as the Director of the School of Marine and Environmental Programs and the Doherty Chair of Marine Sciences Research at the University of New England, located on the coast of Maine. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education, he is recognized for his strategic leadership, collaborative approach, and commitment to student and faculty success. Under his direction, the School has become his university’s largest academic unit, with enrollment growth exceeding 60%, innovative curricular reforms, and more than $5.6 million raised in philanthropic support. Dr. Tilburg’s career includes extensive experience in academic administration, interdisciplinary research, and external engagement. He has held roles as Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Director of the Arthur P. Girard Marine Science Center. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed scientific articles and delivered more than 100 presentations at national and international conferences. His research portfolio includes more than $5 million in external funding, supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). His work has involved collaboration with state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private industry on initiatives related to coastal resilience, workforce development, and applied science. Dr. Tilburg has led personnel processes for faculty and staff, mentored early-career professionals, and facilitated cross-functional teams in academic planning and institutional initiatives. He has experience navigating complex challenges, including accreditation, budget management, and program development. His leadership approach emphasizes shared goals, transparent communication, and professional development across all levels of the institution. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Tilburg enjoys skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking – usually accompanied by his two Siberian huskies. He currently lives in Maine with his wife and two children. David Biek David Biek is the founding Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Middle Georgia State University. David earned his doctorate in developmental psychology at Cornell University and completed his master’s work at Columbia.  His scholarly and applied work is focused on understanding the informal factors behind academic achievement. David has served as co-chair for MaconAIM, a human service collaborative, as a board member for Carlyle Place – Atrium/Navicent Health in Macon, and has organized a community-wide Thrive Summit in the middle Georgia region.  He also serves on the statewide Executive Council for AARP Georgia. David lives in Forsyth, GA with his wife and three children. Dr. Justin McBrayer Dr. Justin McBrayer is Professor of Philosophy and former Associate Dean, Provost’s Fellow, and member of the Board of Trustees at Fort Lewis College, a regional comprehensive college in Durango, Colorado. He holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Montana and a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri. Dr. McBrayer’s academic interests span a wide range of topics, from social epistemology to ethics, and he is a nationally recognized expert on the nature, origins, and harms of fake news. He is a frequent contributor to public discourse on philosophical issues and a prominent advocate for open inquiry and free speech in higher education. He is a two-time Fulbright professor, once at the University of Innsbruck, Austria and a second appointment at the University of Genoa, Italy. Dr. McBrayer and his family lived on the Fort Lewis campus for five years as faculty-in-residence, and he has taken students on study abroad courses to four different countries. As a teacher, Dr. McBrayer has offered a wide array of courses from ethics to logic to philosophy of religion. His goal is to help students to think philosophically about the important questions in their lives, with a focus on learning how to interpret others charitably and evaluate arguments rigorously. As an administrator, Dr. McBrayer’s work is centered on student success. Notable wins include converting temporary faculty lines to permanent ones, developing outdoor classrooms to keep campus open for in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, building a Washington, DC internship program, and securing permanent space for a Grub Hub that serves students facing food-insecurity. Dr. McBrayer was the Executive Director of his professional association, the Society of Christian Philosophers where he increased membership, raised over $400k for an endowment, and worked to convert the society’s scholarly journal from a subscription-based, hardcopy service to open-access and online, expanding global readership tenfold. Bruce M. Mackh, Ph.D Bruce M. Mackh, Ph.D., is a seasoned higher education leader whose career spans more than a decade of academic and student affairs leadership at institutions ranging from regional comprehensives to R1 research universities. Most recently, he has served as Vice Provost for Assessment and Chief Accreditation Officer at Wright State University, where he led academic planning, general education, program prioritization, institutional assessment, and accreditation compliance. His work included designing new degree programs, implementing multi-term registration and block scheduling to improve first-year persistence, and aligning program offerings with workforce needs and strategic priorities. Prior to his service at Wright State, Dr. Mackh was the Associate Vice President of Teaching and Learning at Chadron State College, where he oversaw student support services, including the library, writing center, disability services, tutoring, and career services, while revitalizing the Teaching and Learning Center and improving retention. He also served as Department Head at Valdosta State University, leading initiatives in curriculum redesign, faculty development, and enrollment growth. His earlier roles include Dean of Faculty at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and directing two graduate programs at Michigan State University. After beginning his higher education journey as a first-generation, adult commuter student, Dr. Mackh is passionate about expanding access and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed. His leadership commitments are guided by his dedication to experiential learning, faculty empowerment, and student-centered decision-making. He holds a Ph.D. in Critical Studies from Texas Tech University, an MFA from Tulane University, a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and he is completing an Ed.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs at St. Cloud State University.

HAMILTON– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on two spike elk shot and left to waste on private land near Likes Ranch Block Management Area south of Hamilton. The two elk were found on Monday, Sept. 8 and are believed to have been shot on the evening of Friday, Sept. 5 around 7:30 p.m. Both were unlawfully killed, and all meat was left to waste. FWP game wardens say that wildlife crimes like this one are often solved because of leads from the public and encourage anyone with information to make a report. Anyone with possible tips on this incident is encouraged to contact Bitterroot area game warden Taylor Gagnon at 406-552-9335. Visit tipmont.mt.gov for more information on reporting natural resource crimes and who to contact in your local area. You may be eligible for a reward.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana ORDINANCES & FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING ~ Agenda ~ Thursday, September 18th , 2025 4:00 P.M. 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Discuss/Recommend City/County Building by Search and Rescue 3. Discuss/Recommend Frontier Parking Lot 4. Discuss/Recommend Changes to Title 6.04 Vicious Animals 5. Discuss/Recommend Changes to Title 2.04.060 6. Public Comment On Items Of Significant Public Interest Not On The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction Of The City 7. Adjourn Committee Members: Bill Shafer, Chair Joleen Schultz Mary Jo O’Rourke

The Beaverhead County Study Commission will be in quorum for the purpose of conducting interviews with county employees and elected officials on September 19, 2025 in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the Beaverhead County Courthouse beginning at 9:00am until the interviews are complete.

Spawning closures take effect October 1   HELENA – Due to cooler temperatures, hoot-owl fishing restrictions are lifted on the Lower Madison River as well as angling closures on Sections 3 and 4 of the Big Hole River, from Dickie Bridge to Tony Schoonen Fishing Access Site (aka Notch Bottom), effective immediately. The existing closures upstream of Dickie Bridge and downstream of Tony Schoonen remain in place.  The restriction and closures had been in effect for the rivers due to warm water temperatures on both rivers and low flows on the Big Hole River. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. They are designed to protect fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when low flows and high water temperatures combine with other stressors, including catch-and-release fishing.    Anglers can reduce stress on fish at all times of the year by getting fish to the net or in hand quickly, keeping them in the water, and reviving them prior to releasing them back into the river.    Starting Oct. 1, annual fishing closures begin for sections of the Big Hole, Ruby and Beaverhead rivers to protect trout during spawning seasons.  To see where these spawning-related fishing closures apply, check the current fishing regulations  here .   To view drought-related fishing restrictions and closures in other areas, click  here .

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana City Council Chambers Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   A.        PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA   B.        MINUTES 1.         Approve the Minutes from September 3, 2025 Regular Meeting   C.        PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS               1.         Letters in Support of Action Inc 2.         Signature Receipt Cards on Cease & Desist Letter   D.        MAYOR’S REPORT 1.         Appoint New Police Chief 2.         Second Reading of Ordinance #488 3.         Discuss WWC Engineering Bid for SID 4.         Appoint Councilperson Don Deem to the City/County Health Board   E.        REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1.         City Attorney – Ed Guza 2.         Planning Board - Bill Shafer, Raymond Graham 3.         Zoning Commission - Russ Schwandt, Anneliese Ripley                         a.         Accept August 26 th , 2025 Meeting Minutes 4.         Board of Adjustments - Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz 5.         Director of Operations – Kristina Abbey 6.         Police Department – Police Chief Joel Stewart                         a.         Accept Incident Report for August 2025 7.         Fire Department -- Fire Chief BJ Klose a.         Accept August 2025 Activity Report                         b.         Approve City Clerk Report for Fire Hall for August 2025                         c.         Approve Budget vs. Expenditures Report for Fire Hall for August 2025 8.         City Court – Judge Bill Knox                         a.         Accept Court Report for August 2025 9.         Library Board - Diane Armstrong, Council Member; Kim Denny, Library Director               F.        REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1.         Ordinances & Facilities – Bill Shafer, Chair; Joleen Schultz, Mary Jo O’Rourke 2.         Finance Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Diane Armstrong, Mary Jo O’Rourke 3.         Public Services – Diane Armstrong, Chair; Bill Shafer, Don Deem 4.         Open Spaces – Raymond Graham, Chair; Anneliese Ripley, Joleen Schultz 5.         Public Works – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Anneliese Ripley, Raymond Graham                         a.         Approve the Minutes from September 10, 2025 Regular Meeting                                     i.          Approve DuraPatcher Purchase with Trade In for Asphalt Recycler     G.        PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE  AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY   H.        ADJOURNMENT   PLEASE NOTE: The City of Dillon understands that citizens have the right under the Montana Constitution to observe and participate in local governmental affairs by personally attending all public meetings of the Dillon City Council and other City boards and committees. This meeting is open to the public as normal. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for microphone and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245. Please mute your microphone until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245.

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | September 13, 2025 | Claire Gay DILLON, Mont. –  The Montana Western volleyball team (6-6, 4-1 FC) turned in a strong all-around performance to earn its second consecutive sweep (25-17, 25-17, 25-21) against Bismarck State (2-7, 0-5 FC) Saturday afternoon. "Today was an awesome way to finish off this weekend," Head Coach Katie Lovett said. "The team worked together and executed out game plan efficiently. Bismarck State had a great defensive team and they are very scrappy, so it was fun to play against a team with that energy." NOTABLES Maxine Hoagland shined again with a game best .583 hitting percentage while Jaiden Perez (.412), Dani Brown (.400), and Kennedy Lingenfelter (.385) also did their part offensively. UMW reached at least 60 digs (65) for the second straight contest and sixth time in the last seven. Western hit a season-best .298 clip as a team. MATCH SUMMARY The opening set saw five tied in the first 10 points before an 11-2 scoring spree by the Bulldogs helped give them the 1-0 lead. The second frame continued in a very similar manner, with a 10-3 run by UMW. BSU never got closer than five in the rest of the set. The visitors were not giving up without a fight, and used long rallies and tough defense to keep the final set close until Western managed to pull away and complete the sweep. LEADERBOARD Hoagland, Jaiden Perez , and Jordan shared the team lead with eight kills apiece. Megan Hardman registered a double-double with a team-best 18 assists and a career-high matching 13 digs. Taylor Ketchum earned a team-best 18 digs. Perez tallied a game-high 5.0 blocks.   SPLIT BOX Montana Western held the statistical advantage in nearly every category, including kills (47-31), assists (42-26), digs (65-58), blocks (8-4). The two sides tied in service aces with three each. LOOKING AHEAD The Bulldogs are back on the road for four-straight road contests. Up first they travel to Madison, S.D., to take on Dakota State (9/19) before heading to Nebraska to face off against #3 Bellevue.

UMW Sports Press Release GLENDIVE, Mont. –  The Montana Western men's  and women's rodeo teams both finished second at the Dawson CC rodeo Friday and Saturday. "I am proud of the way the teams competed," Head Coach JT Robbins said. "we worked through some injuries and tough draws and we are onto the next one." LONG GO RESULTS Barrel Racing Laura Haight placed first in the Barrels with a time of 17.01 seconds, earning 60 points. Goat Tying Tavy Leno won the Goat Tying event in 6.6 seconds for 60 points. Breakaway Roping Mackenzie Griffin and Kassidy Bremner tied for second in Breakaway, both posting 2.7-second runs and earning 45 points apiece. Team Roping Teely Bott and Bry Severe tied for fourth in Team Roping at 8.7 second, picking up 25 points for the Bulldogs. Bareback Riding Coy Montgomery took first in Bareback with a score of 78, earning 60 points. Saddle Bronc Riding Chase Martin tied for first in Saddle Bronc with a 65, earning 55 points. SHORT GO RESULTS Barrel Racing Laura Haight placed fifth in the short-go Barrels, turning in a 17.66-second effort for 20 points. Goat Tying Tavy Leno took home second in Goat Tying at 6.8 seconds while Mackenzie Griffin finished fifth with a time of 7.9 seconds. They earned 50 and 15 points, respectively. Team Roping Teely Bott and Bry Severe won the Team Roping in 8.3 seconds to earn 60 points.   Bareback Riding Coy Montgomery didn't miss a step in the Short Go, taking first with a score of 76 and tallying 60 points. Saddle Bronc Cade Costello tied for first in Saddle Bronc, scoring a 71 and earning 55 points.   Bull Riding Westen Wade placed second in Bull Riding with a score of 77 (50 points) while Gavin Knutson took fourth at 75 points (30 points). AVERAGE Barrel Racing Laura Haight's two-run time of 34.67 landed her in first place in Barrels and earning her 60 points for the team. Goat Tying Tavy Leno finished second overall in Goat Tying at 13.4 seconds, winning 50 points. Breakaway Roping Mackenzie Griffin and Kassidy Bremner tied four fourth, each earning 25 points. Team Roping Teely Bott and Bry Severe won the Team Roping with a total time of 17.0 seconds to take home 60 points. Bareback Riding Coy Montgomery's aggregate score of 154 put him in first in the Bareback event, earning UMW 60 points. Saddle Bronc Cade Costello finished second overall in the Saddle Bronc with a 127, tallying 50 points. LOOKING AHEAD The Bulldogs now set their sites on the Montana Western home rodeo, taking place Sept. 26 and 27 in Dillon, Mont.

DVFD responded to 16 calls for service during the month of August 2025.    8-01                 E Morse                                   Electrical Fire 8-03                 Montana St                             Traffic 8-03                 Medicine Lodge                     Grass Fire 8-03                 I-15 MM 37                           Grass Fire 8-06                 W Center                                 Fire Alarm 8-08                 Hwy 41 MM 15                      MVA 8-09                 Blacktail Rd                            MVA 8-09                 I-15 MM 71                            Grass Fire 8-10                 I-15 MM 51                            Grass Fire 8-11                 I-15 MM 84                            MVA 8-14                 I-15 MM 92                            Grass Fire 8-16                 Sweetwater Rd                       Wildfire 8-20                 Parkview Ct                            Gas Odor 8-21                 N Interchange                         Fire Alarm 8-27                 N Interchange                         MVA 8-31                 I-15 MM 93                            Grass Fire     August monthly training included training of probationary firefighters on PPE familiarization & firehall procedures.  We conducted training as well. We  cleaned the firehall as well as all of the apparatus in preparation for Labor Day Parade & our annual pancake breakfast.     Thanks to all of our firefighters & officers for their continued dedication to the City of Dillon & Beaverhead Fire District #2. Thank you for your continued support of the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department.

DILLON, MT  – On Friday evening, the Dillon Beavers football team hosted a game at Vigilante Field. Despite their efforts, the young team continued to face challenges and fell narrowly to their opponents, 14-7. The game was hard-fought, but the Beavers showed resilience against a tough rival. They will look to regroup and improve as they prepare for upcoming contests.

DILLON – A temporary closure will begin next week for a section of the Beaverhead River during construction on the Montana Hwy. 91 bridge near Dillon. The closure area extends from Cornell Park Fishing Access Site to Selway Bridge Fishing Access Site. Recreational floating in this section of the river will be closed, but wade fishing will remain open, except in the vicinity of the bridge. The closure will begin Sept. 16 and is expected to last through most of November. The closure was approved by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission in June for public safety during the Montana Department of Transportation’s construction project for the bridge. For more information about closures and restrictions at sites managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, click here .

405 N. IDAHO STREET DILLON, MT MEETING NOTICE TUESDAY September 16, 2025 5:00 PM AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of Minutes from 8-19-2025 meeting Public Comment III. Approval of Warrants Public Comment IV. Old Business Public Comment V. New Business Public Comment VI. Chiefs Report Public Comment VII. Public comment on subjects under the jurisdiction of Beaverhead Fire District #2 that is not on the agenda. VIII. Adjournment

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana Monday, September 15th, 2025 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Planning Board Meeting AGENDA   A.   Call Meeting to Order B.   Review and Approval of July 14 th , 2025 Meeting Minutes C.    Review Planning Board By-Laws D.   Current Growth Policy Update 1. Review Future Land Use Map E.   Review Draft Downtown Master Plan F.   Update on County Planning Board Activities G.  Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on the Agenda and Within the            Jurisdiction of the Planning Board. H.  Adjournment               Zoom link is available. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528,  allowing permission for mic and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245 .     Planning Board Members:       Don Hand, Bill Shafer, Raymond Graham, Dan Nye, Ed Mooney, Michael Saunders, Maria Emmer-Aanes

Montana Tech Press Release Butte, MT—Dr. John Metesh has been named the Executive Director of Critical Materials Initiatives at Montana Technological University. In this new role, he will provide leadership and coordinate external engagement for two of the university's premier research centers: the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP) and the Center for Environmental Remediation and Assessment (CERA).   “I am pleased to welcome Dr. John Metesh as the inaugural Executive Director of Critical Materials Initiatives at Montana Technological University,” said Interim Vice Chancellor for Research Dr. Katie Hailer. “Dr. Metesh brings extensive experience as a geologist and long-time leader of the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology, where he directed major research efforts, secured competitive funding, and built effective partnerships with state and federal agencies. These skills align directly with the responsibilities of this new role, which include strategic planning, center coordination, and expanding Montana Tech’s research portfolio in critical materials and energy.  With his leadership, Montana Tech is well positioned to expand its role in critical materials research and contribute to the national conversation on rare earth elements and resource security.”   For 13 years, Metesh was the director and state geologist of the Montana Bureau of Mines (MBMG), where he previously worked as a research hydrogeologist, research division chief, and assistant director.   He received his master's degree in geological engineering from Montana Tech and a Ph.D. in geology from the University of Montana. Over his 36 years with the MBMG, Montana Tech, and the Montana University System, Metesh has published more than 50 reports, articles, and abstracts on hydrogeology and geochemistry. He's also written many unpublished reports that have been used to make important decisions about legislation, water rights, and natural resource development.   A registered professional geologist in Wisconsin, Metesh recently served as president of the Association of American State Geologists.   Metesh will lead strategic planning, capability development, and collaborative initiatives to expand Montana Tech’s research portfolio in critical materials and energy systems with the help of the Lance Energy Chair Bob Morris. Metesh will also be responsible for aligning internal capabilities with external opportunities, strengthening institutional partnerships, and driving the university’s engagement with key stakeholders in government, industry, and academia.   “Rapidly changing geopolitics has created a new vernacular to describe the world economy,” Metesh said. “Conflicts over oil supply have been joined by critical minerals - minerals critical in manufacturing technology for medicine, energy, and national defense.  The responsible development of Montana's mineral wealth has long been coupled with Montana Tech's wealth of expertise in geology, mining, and mineral processing.”   He added, “The mission is to support collaborations between our research centers, the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology, and the private sector to expand Montana Tech's already strong presence in STEM education and research related to critical minerals.”   Montana Tech Chancellor Johnny MacLean said, "Montana Tech and Butte are uniquely positioned to lead Montana in meeting America's critical materials needs, and this has become one of the university's top priorities.  We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Metesh into this new role.  His decades of relevant experience, countless industry and governmental connections, and deep geological expertise will allow Montana Tech to take a huge step forward in this area."   Montana Tech Lance Energy Chair Bob Morris added, “I’m excited to partner with John to strengthen Montana Tech’s role in advancing energy and critical materials research and education. By aligning with national priorities and working closely with industry and government partners, Montana Tech is preparing the workforce and technologies needed for America’s energy and critical materials independence.”

The Dillon Jaycee Park playground will remain closed while renovations are underway. Beginning Monday, September 15, Northwest Playground will begin prepping the base for the installation of new turf. This new turf will replace the existing wood chips in the playground area. In addition to the playground updates, some store fronts in the park area will be refreshed and painted during this time. Please be advised to avoid using the park and playground while the updates are in progress for your safety.

UMW Sports Press Release BUTTE, Mont. –  The Montana Western volleyball team (3-6, 2-1 FC) were upended by Montana Tech (7-2, 3-0 FC) 3-0 Wednesday evening in Butte. "Tonight was a great opportunity for us to learn about the things we need to work on and the things we need to capitalize on," Head Coach Katie Lovett said. "The middles did a great job offensively and we are looking forward to playing at home this weekend." MATCH SUMMARY The teams traded points for most of the opening frame, however the hosts managed to pull away at the end, taking set one 25-20. Montana Tech got hot in the second, winning 25-14 to take the 2-0 lead. The Bulldogs put up a fight in set three, but the Orediggers once again pulled away at the end and earned the sweep 25-20. LEADERBOARD Jordan Olson paced the team in kills with seven while Jaiden Perez led the way in hitting percentage (.333). Sophie Worden and Megan Hardman recorded a team-high 12 assists each. Taylor Ketchum registered a team-best 11 digs. Kennedy Lingenfelter shared the game-high with 3.0 blocks. Worden, Savana Warburton , and Morgyn Harrison each landed one ace in the contest. SPLIT BOX Montana Western won the digs battle (47-44) but were outperformed in kills (30-39), aces (3-6), blocks (4-7), and assists (28-35). LOOKING AHEAD The Bulldogs return to the court this weekend when they welcome Dickinson State (9/12) and Bismarck State (9/13) to Straugh Gymnasium.

Grady attended Montana Western from 2004–2006 before joining the Army, where he was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the “Surge.” He served as a Counter-IED NCO conducting route clearance and reconnaissance. After the Army, Grady worked as a Company Hand for Newfield Exploration until returning to Western in 2017 as a boiler engineer. He is currently completing his degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Montana Western. “I’m excited to have this opportunity to continue serving Western and the Dillon community. I look forward to upholding our standards and values while supporting our great institution and students,” Holt said. Grady is married and has two children, a 12-year-old daughter and a 7-year-old son. In his free time, he enjoys hunting and exploring the outdoors. He will begin his new role at Montana Western on September 22, 2025.