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President
Mike Lynch is a full-time, stay-at-home dad. Mike received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Delaware and brings a broad base of experience spanning nonprofit fundraising development, historic renovation contracting, and corporate communications and business development. He is also a member of the Bozeman-based Parent Place’s Parent Advisory Board.
Mike and his wife, Suzanne, moved to Bozeman in 2007, and currently have one of their two daughters attending Middle Creek Montessori. |
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Vice-President
Gary Wegner . |
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Secretary
Heather Higinbotham is a lifelong Montana resident. She graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry and minors in Environmental Studies, Wilderness Studies, and German. She spent a semester in California studying solar home design and a semester in Vienna, Austria, studying German. She received her Master of Science degree from the University of Montana in 2003 in Environmental Studies, Alternative Energy and Sustainable Building. She served as chair of the Cooke City School Board from 2005-2008, and currently serves on the board of directors for the Montana Chapter of the US Green Building Council. Heather is the Sustainability Programs Manager for the Yellowstone Business Partnership. She is also a licensed private pilot. Heather’s daughter is in the Rainbow class. |
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Treasurer
Matt Andrew first moved to Bozeman area in 1994. After a few brief side-trips to MN and WA, as an avid skier and hiker Matt moved back in 2001. Matt brings international consulting experience working in Germany, UK, India, and Japan. Matt’s consulting focused primarily on strategic business process improvement and the adoption and implementation of technology solutions. Matt attended a private secondary boarding school in Faribault, MN and received a BA in Economics from the University of St. Thomas, a private university. Matt brings to the board a lifelong love for and a strong belief in private education, strategic long-range planning, and a background of facilitating and implementing solutions for continuous improvement. Matt and his wife have 2 boys enrolled in the Lower Elementary School. |
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Member
Eric Mittelsteadt has a B.A. in Architecture from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and has small-farm experience with growing produce and raising small livestuck such as llamas, goats, sheep, and chickens. Eric is self-employed in retail sales and marketing consulting, and has international sales experience including Central and South America and Central Europe.
Eric is an avid cross country skier and a PSIA Certified Nordic Ski Instructor and rock climbing instructor. Eric and his family enjoy skiing, hiking, cycling, camping, and photography. |
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Member
Jeff Trom brings extensive experience in finance and technology to the school. With a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, he spent several years consulting and 13 years helping to grow an engineering startup company to public status. He is currently Director of Software Development at a local startup.
Jeff and his wife, Lydia, have two children at Middle Creek and a third child that graduated from Middle Creek Elementary last year. |
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