Helena College University of Montana
Helena College1115 North Roberts Street
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-447-6900
Fax: 406-447-6397
Dr. Daniel J. Bingham, Dean/CEO
Ph.D., The University of Texas; M.Ed., B.S., Northern Arizona University
Twenty years technical instruction and administrative leadership
At Helena College since July 2005
Denise K. Runge Associate Dean
B.A., Political Science, Washington & Jefferson College
M.A. Political Science, Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Public Policy & Administration, University of Alabama
At Helena College since August 2013
Russell K. Fillner, Assistant Dean/Fiscal and Plant
B.S., Montana State University, Certified Public Accountant,
Twenty-one years accounting experience; Five years administrative experience
At Helena College since August 2004
Elizabeth Stearns Sims, Assistant Dean/Student Affairs
B.A., Psychology and Sociology, Marlboro College
M.S., Education, University of Wyoming
At Helena College since June 2012
Division Chair / Program Director Profiles
Tia Kelley Division Chair of General EducationB.S., Northwest Missouri State University
M.B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University
At Helena College since Fall 2012
Valerie Martinez Division Chair of Trades
B.S., Eastern Montana College
M.Ed., University of Wyoming
At Helena College since Summer 2013
Sandy Sacry Nursing Program Director
RN, Independence Sanitarium and Hospital
B.A., Graceland University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
At Helena College since Summer 2008