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

  • AvMax Group – Brian Walker
  • Aircraft Magneto Service – Donald Orcutt
  • Neptune Aviation – Cliff Lynn
  • Neptune Aviation – Pierre Blouin
  • MT State Aeronautics Div. – Derrick Olheiser
  • Vetter Aviation – Brent Vetter
  • Dramstad Flying Service – Harold Dramstad

Aviation Meeting Minutes

CNC Machining Partners

  • Haas Automation Inc. - Danny Farr
  • Defiance Machine – Glen Harrison and Tom Lund
  • Diversified Plastics, Inc. – Bruce Howard, Jasmine Rusnell, Nicole Hollenbeck
  • CM Manufacturing – Ken Johnson
  • Boeing Company – Matt Moyer
  • Elite Iron – Dale Poling
  • Pioneer Aerostructures – Cody Smith and Preston Watts
  • Olympus Arms – Caleb Senn
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory – John Lamar
  • 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

  • Great Clips - Shawn Garcia & Holly Trepanier
  • Sugar Salon - Laura George
  • Magnolia Hair Lounge & Beauty Bar - Mallory Jacobson & Megan Winfield
  • Capitol Hill Beauty and Bridal - Monica Linkenbach
  • Futura Lane Inc. - Janet Mathis & Lane Mathis
  • Blue Collar Barbershop - Sam Geissner
  • Bassu Salon and Aesthetics - Tricia Rodriguez
  • Wells Wellness & Aesthetics - RaeAnn Hovland

Cosmetology Meeting Minutes

Diesel Partners

  • Missouri River Contractors- Steven Burch & Dan Greenberg
  • J  & D Truck Repair  - Jim Dusenberry & Tye Harrington
  • TriState Truck & Equipment – Mike Holliday
  • I-State Truck Center – Christina Houlihan
  • R & K Trucking – Ryan Rouns
  • Floyds Trucks - David Engle
  • Rocky Mountain Contractors - Ethan Auch
  • Torgersons Equipment - Tanyr Patt
  • CICI Trucking - Dave Gardner
  • Diversified Truck Leasing - Art Snyder-Warren

Diesel Meeting Minutes

Fire and Emergency Services Partners

  • Park County Rural Fire District – Kim Dell
  • Frenchtown Fire District – Joe Winiarski
  • Helena Fire Department – Mike Chambers
  • MSU Fire Services Training School – John Culbertson & Chris Mork
  • Billings Fire Department – Trevor Schilling
  • Rocky Mountain Emergency Services – Mike Anderson
  • St Peter's Hospital Ambulance –  Chris Mulberry, Director
  • Missoula Fire Department – Asst. Chief Phillip Keating
  • Great Falls Fire Department – Jeremy Virts
  • Lewis and Clark County Rural Fire Council – Dave Sammons
  • Bozeman Fire Department – Scott Sanders

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

Nursing Partners

  • Shodair Children’s Hospital – Mikel Allen
  • St Peter’s Health – Brook Feist and Kim Guerrero
  • Touchmark – Joseph May
  • Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs – Debera Charlton and Joseph Dunn
  • Benefis Health System – Amy Linder
  • Cooney Healthcare and Rehab -- Callie Diehl
  • PureView Health - Shandyce Day
  • Helena SurgiCenter - Debbie Esposito

Nursing Meeting Minutes

Welding Technology Partners


  • Applied Materials, Inc. – Casey Howery
  • AFFCO Construction and Fabrication – John McClernan
  • Montana Hydraulics - Gerald Zeigler
  • Sletten – Austin Brooks
  • Big Sky Flat Tanks – John Schachtner
  • Northside Welding – Riley Hill
  • Spika Design and Manufacturing – Brent Eades
  • Boilermakers Lodge #11 – Dave England

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