Advisory Councils

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Helena College Advisory Councils

Helena College recognizes the vital role advisory councils play in providing outside review and support for academic programs and institutional functions. Advisory councils are expected to provide the institution with a survey of community needs, updated content information, review of program and course outcomes, suggestions for curriculum revisions, and a connection to business, industry, community and other higher education entities.

If you would like to join one of our advisory councils, please contact Executive Director of Career Technical Education, Stephanie Hunthausen at stephanie.hunthausen@helenacollege.edu or 406-447-6352.

Meeting Times: Each Advisory Council meets at least once per year.

 

Accounting and Business Partners

  • Opportunity Bank – Tom Burkhart
  • Helena Area Chamber of Commerce and Helena Wins – McKinley Winkle
  • State of Montana, Motor Vehicle Division – Mike Walker
  • State of Montana, Dept. of Rev. – Jason Slade
  • Page and Co Bookkeeping – Andrew Page
  • MBAC – Chris Manos
  • MT DLI – Andy Shirtliff, Bus Engagement Specialist

Business and Accounting Meeting Minutes

Automotive Partners

  • Placer Subaru – Erick Anderson
  • Capital High School – Eric Croft
  • DJ’s Automotive – Don Cunningham
  • Point S Tire and Auto – Nick Fox
  • Capital City Transmission – Todd Harding
  • Iwen Automotive – Ken Iwen
  • Placer Motors – John Johnson
  • J4 Automotive – Nikita Johnson
  • MT Auto Dealers Association – Bruce Knudsen
  • Kolar Tire – Frank Kolar
  • MT Dept. of Labor – Mark Lillrose
  • Helena Motors – Scott Lynch and Adam Schiedermayer
  • Lithia Chevrolet – Brad Smilie
  • Lithia Dodge – Howard Reed
  • Helena High School – Ronnie Robertson
  • Snap-On Tools – 
  • Hoff’s Automotive – Nick Hofferber

Automotive Meeting Minutes

Aviation Partners

  • Vetter Aviation – Harold Dramstad
  • AvMax Group – Richard Gibbs
  • AvMax Group – Brian Walker
  • Helena Aircraft – Jerry Gresens
  • Neptune Aviation – Nic Lynn
  • Aircraft Magneto Service – Donald Orcutt
  • Exec Air Montana – Greg Reeves
  • Neptune Aviation – Dan Snyder
  • Vetter Aviation – Brent Vetter

Aviation Meeting Minutes

CNC Machining Partners

  • Haas Automation Inc. - Danny Farr
  • Defiance Machine – Glen Harrison and Tom Lund
  • Diversified Plastics, Inc. – Bruce Howard and Jasmine Rusnell
  • CM Manufacturing – Ken Johnson
  • Boeing Company – David Ehlert and Tammy Burke
  • Elite Iron – Dale Poling
  • Pioneer Aerostructures – Cody Smith and Preston Watts
  • Capital High School – Jim Weber

CNC Machining Meeting Minutes

Computer Technology Partners

  • State of MT, Dept. of Revenue – Bob Finstad
  • State of MT, Dept. of Corrections – Joel Norris
  • Helena Indian Alliance – Kevin Sandoval
  • Pinion – Luke Muszkiewicz
  • State of MT, Dept of Administration – Mike Murray
  • Carroll College – Shaun Scott
  • Figure Technologies – Steven Zimmerman
  • Mphais – James Bell

Computer Technology Meeting Minutes

Cosmetology Partners

  •   Updated names coming soon

Cosmetology Meeting Minutes

Diesel Partners

  • Missouri River Contractors- Steven Burch
  • J  & D Truck Repair  - Jim Dusenberry
  • MTS Freight – Dave Gardner
  • TriState Truck & Equipment – Mike Holliday
  • I-State Truck Center – Adam Kvilvang and Travis Sandau
  • R & K Trucking – Ryan Rouns

Diesel Meeting Minutes

Fire and Emergency Services Partners

  • Park County Rural Fire District – Chrisgin Anderson and Dann Babcox
  • Frenchtown Fire District – Joe Calnan
  • Helena Fire Department – Mike Chambers
  • MSU Fire Services Training School – John Culbertson
  • Missoula Rural Fire District – Christopher Newman
  • Bozeman Fire Department – Scott Sanders
  • Billings Fire Department – Trevor Schilling
  • Rocky Mountain Emergency Services- Kelly Tuck
  • St Peter’s Hospital Ambulance –Director Dave Webster
  • Missoula Fire Department – Asst. Chief Phillip Keating

Fire and Emergency Services Meeting Minutes

Library Learning Partners

  • Lewis & Clark Library – John Finn
  • University of Montana – Barry Brown
  • Carroll College – Jennifer Oates
  • Helena College members:
    • Executive Director of General Education and Transfer
    • Executive Director of CTE & Dual Enrollment
    • Institutional Researcher
    • Faculty Member(s)
    • Classified Staff Representative
    • Student Representative

Library Learning Meeting Minutes

Metals Technology Partners

  •   Updated names coming soon

Metals Technology Meeting Minutes

Nursing Partners

  • Shodair Children’s Hospital – Mikel Allen
  • St Peter’s Health – Sevda Raghib and Tessa McGree
  • Touchmark – Pearl Mell and Jennifer Brewer
  • Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs – Debera Charlton and Joseph Dunn
  • Benefis Health System – Amy Linder
  • Cooney Healthcare and Rehab -- Callie Diehl
  • PureView Health - Christy Modrow

Nursing Meeting Minutes

Welding Technology Partners

  • Boilermakers Lodge #11 – Dave England
  • Applied Materials, Inc. – Casey Howery
  • AFFCO Construction and Fabrication – Superintendent Joh McClernan
  • General Distributing Company – Jay Stelter
  • Montana Hydraulics - Gerald Zeigler
  • Sletten – Austin Brooks

Welding Technology Meeting Minutes

 

Community Advisory Council

The Community Advisory Council is a group of selected stakeholders who meet quarterly to provide consultation on community needs and Helena College's programmatic offerings. This group uses the federal Perkins V Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment as a framework to guide discussion. This needs assessment is submitted every two years and provides a template for evaluating local and regional needs, develop programs, and identify areas where targeted improvements can lead to increased opportunities for student success.

Community Partners

  • Katherine Anderson - Montana Business Assistance Connection
  • Callie Aschim - Helena Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Alana Binde - Opportunity Bank of Montana
  • Kelly Creswell - Reach Higher Montana
  • Laura George - Sugar Salon
  • Katelyn Griepp - Helena Indian Alliance
  • Kaitlyn Hess - Helena Public Schools
  • Casey Howery - AMAT
  • Brian Kessler - Helena High School
  • Amy Linder - Benefis 
  • Justin Murgel - Pureview Health
  • Sevda Raghib - St. Peter's Health
  • Dan Rispens - East Helena Public Schools
  • Laurie Rodriguez - Carroll College
  • Andy Shirtliff - Helena City Commissioner
  • Preston Watts - Pioneer Aerostructures

Community Advisory Council Meeting Minutes