Board of Directors

A special group of volunteers with a passion for the museum, our community, and STEM education.

Executive Committee

Katie Steiner, Chair
Member since 2021
EC2 Program Manager
Amazon Web Services
Wenatchee, WA

Annie Hanshew, Vice Chair
Member since 2017
Owner/Historian, Northern Rockies Historical Research
Owner/Artist, Warbles with Bella
Helena, MT

Dr. Elizabeth Gundersen, Secretary
Member since 2003
Retired Pediatrician
Helena, MT

Angela Murdo, Treasurer
Member since 2020
Principle
Pinion
Helena, MT

Board Member At Large

Brett Clark
Member since 2017
Attorney
Crowley Fleck, PLLP
Helena, MT

Board Members

Lexie Bass
Member since 2024
Senior Associate Financial Advisor
D.A. Davidson
Helena, MT

Laura Clark
Member since 2014
President
Opportunity Bank of Montana
Helena, MT

Haley Cote
Member since 2024
Clinical Programs Manager | Disease Management
BlueCross BlueShield of Montana
Helena, MT

Tana Dearborn
Member since 2023
Retired Teacher
Helena, MT

Jeff Downhour
Member since 2013
Principal
Mosaic Architecture
Helena, MT

Ellen Feaver
Member since 2004
Retired CPA
Helena, MT

Kathryn Gallagher
Member since 2022
Intranet Manager
Guidehouse
Helena, MT

Aimee Hawkaluk
Member since 2024
Assistant City Attorney
City of Helena
Helena, MT

Dennis Manalo
Member since 2006
CEO
Fast Enterprises
Helena, MT

Board Advisory Committee

Darren Chiappinelli
Member since 2010
Managing Director
Sabot Consulting
Puerto Rico

John Cummings
Member since 2020
Director of Learning and Development
Pinion
Helena, MT

Dave Morin
Member since 2016
Entrepreneur
San Francisco, CA