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Jody Loomis is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast with multiple, yearlong, recreation interests. Advocating for multiple-use outdoor recreation, he has served on Montana's State Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committees for seven years. A voice for individual stakeholders, Jody continually works with public land managers, non-profit organizations, and private landowners to sustain and enhance multiple-use recreation opportunities on Montana's public lands.   

Jody owns and operates a manufacturing business in Helena.

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As a 6^th generation Montanan, I was fortunate to be raised by parents that always had time to take my brothers and I camping, fishing and hunting every chance they could.  My love for Montana compelled me to become an outfitter.  I have been a licensed Montana Outfitter for the past 48 years.  My company name is Montana High Country Tours, Inc.  Over those years I have held Beaverhead and Big Hole River permits, Smith River permits, Bear Trap Canyon Whitewater permits, Beaverhead National Forest permits, BLM permits and DNRC permits.  I believe my love for the Montana outdoors and my personal and business history has and will continue to help me to serve Montana on the State Parks and Recreation Board. 

Our Montana State Parks are a real asset to both residents and our out of state visitors.  I personally have had the pleasure of visiting 42 of our 55, soon to be 56, unique state parks and plan on visiting the remainder in the near future.  The range of Montana’s state parks covers all regions and offers beautiful varying landscapes.  Whether you are looking for a short day trip or an extended camping trip I guarantee you will find it in one of Montana’s state parks.

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Liz Whiting has called Montana home for more than 25 years. While living in different parts of the state, she has always appreciated the beautiful scenery and outdoor recreational opportunities. Some of her favorite activities are hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, and any water sport. She graduated from Lander Valley High School in Wyoming and has a master's degree from Purdue Global University. 

Liz served two terms as a state legislator, was a division administrator for the Department of Justice, and is currently the Director of the Women's and Children's Center for Benefis Health System. She has always been activitely involved in the community, including serving on the Helena Airport Board and volunteering for non-profit organizations. Liz has three adult daughters and two grandchildren. 

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406-987-3777

Kathy McLane proudly served as the Community Resource Specialist at Mid-Rivers Communications covering 30,000 square miles of eastern MT communities before retiring.  With a personal focus on assisting emerging agricultural industries that can enhance our rural economy, Kathy also enjoyed working with business efforts for potatoes, peas/lentils and industrial hemp and she served on the Montana Cooperative Development Board, Montana Chamber of Commerce Board, Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame, and currently is a member of the Southeast Montana Tourism Council.

The pulse of our rural communities is strong.  Recently retired, Kathy plans to participate fully in Montana life by pulling from her entire employment history, which also included a decade in the federal political realm (US Senator Conrad Burns and US Representative Rick Hill).  She continues service on numerous local, regional and state boards to support and enhance efforts to make this beautiful State of Montana even more awesome.  Why be lazy?  It is much more fulfilling to feel the rhythm of the pulse!

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John first settled in Red Lodge, Montana in 1977  and fell in love with this wonderful state.   John was lift operator, professional ski patrol and lift supervisor, as well as lift operator and lift electrician for Pepi Gramshammer on the Beartooth Pass.  He continued a career in the ski business as assistant manager, lift operations manager, mountain manager, ski instructor ( one of Ski Magazines top 100 in 1997) and ski school director.  He spent his summers as owner/operator of an excavating company and park ranger at New Hampshire's Mount Washington State Park.

In 1999, John received an Associate's Degree in Design and Drafting at Montana State University, College of Technology, in Billings and he has been a CAD designer ever since.  John is currently a senior designer of electrical substations; primarily for wind and solar projects.

John is still an avid skier and also enjoys fly fishing, big game hunting, bird hunting, hiking, biking, camping and just being outdoors in Montana.