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
- Lithia Chevrolet – Horald Mitton
- Lithia Dodge – Howard Reed
- Helena High School – Ronnie Robertson
- Snap-On Tools – Glen Rubottom
- Hoff’s Automotive – Nick Hofferber
- Meineke Automotive – Kim Ballard
Automotive Meeting Minutes
- Automotive Advisory Council Meeting Minutes Fall 2022
- Automotive Advisory Council Meeting Minutes Spring 2022
- Automotive Advisory Council Meeting Minutes Fall 2021
- Automotive Advisory Council Meeting Minutes Spring 2021
- Automotive Advisory Council Meeting Minutes Spring 2020
- Automotive Advisory Council Meeting Minutes Fall 2019
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
- King Machine – Danny Farr and Graham Francis
- Defiance Machine – Glen Harrison and Tom Lund
- Diversified Plastics, Inc. – Bruce Howard and Jasmine Rusnell
- CM Manufacturing – Ken Johnson
- Boeing Company – Dustin Nelson 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
- Nursing Advisory Meeting Minutes Spring 2023
- Nursing Advisory Meeting Minutes Spring 2022
- Nursing Advisory Meeting Minutes Fall 2022
- Nursing Advisory Meeting Minutes Spring 2021
- Nursing Advisory Meeting Minutes Fall 2021
- Nursing Advisory Meeting Minutes Fall 2020
- Nursing Advisory Meeting Minutes Springl 2019
- Nursing Advisory Meeting Minutes Fall 2019
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
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
- Kelly Creswell - Reach Higher Montana
- Kaitlyn Hess - Helena Public Schools
- Casey Howery - AMAT
- Brian Kessler - East Helena Public Schools
- Amy Linder - Benefis
- Justin Murgel - Pureview Health
- Sevda Raghib - St. Peter's Healthcare
- Laurie Rodriguez - Carroll College
- Preston Watts - Pioneer Aerostructures
