Meet the 2026 Board of Directors:
Gregg Hunter Director
Nemont
I was born in Great Falls and settled in Glasgow at the age of 5. As a Glasgow Scottie through and through, I've embraced this community as my own, dedicating my life to its betterment and the well-being of its residents.
Alongside my supportive wife, Kim, and our two adult children who have also chosen to make Montana their home. With 25 years of experience in the agriculture industry under my belt, I've honed my skills and cultivated a deep understanding of the land and the people who work it. For the past 15 years, I've transitioned into the telecommunications sector, where I serve as a PR/Marketing Specialist, leveraging my expertise to connect communities and foster growth. For 36 years, I've served as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), providing crucial medical assistance in rural northeast Montana, and currently running with the Hinsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service. In the realm of civic engagement, I've been an active member of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce since 2009, currently serving my second term as Past President. I also chair the Longest Dam Race Committee and co-chair the Middle of Nowhere Music Fest, events that bring our community together. Furthermore, I'm proud to serve on the Montana Governors Cup Walleye Tournament Committee, promoting outdoor recreation and conservation efforts. As a board member of the TBID Tourism Business Improvement District and member of the Glasgow Wayfinding Committee, I'm committed to enhancing our region's appeal and accessibility. I also have been very active in the Montana Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run and the Special Olympics Polar Plunge.
Nemont
I was born in Great Falls and settled in Glasgow at the age of 5. As a Glasgow Scottie through and through, I've embraced this community as my own, dedicating my life to its betterment and the well-being of its residents.
Alongside my supportive wife, Kim, and our two adult children who have also chosen to make Montana their home. With 25 years of experience in the agriculture industry under my belt, I've honed my skills and cultivated a deep understanding of the land and the people who work it. For the past 15 years, I've transitioned into the telecommunications sector, where I serve as a PR/Marketing Specialist, leveraging my expertise to connect communities and foster growth. For 36 years, I've served as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), providing crucial medical assistance in rural northeast Montana, and currently running with the Hinsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service. In the realm of civic engagement, I've been an active member of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce since 2009, currently serving my second term as Past President. I also chair the Longest Dam Race Committee and co-chair the Middle of Nowhere Music Fest, events that bring our community together. Furthermore, I'm proud to serve on the Montana Governors Cup Walleye Tournament Committee, promoting outdoor recreation and conservation efforts. As a board member of the TBID Tourism Business Improvement District and member of the Glasgow Wayfinding Committee, I'm committed to enhancing our region's appeal and accessibility. I also have been very active in the Montana Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run and the Special Olympics Polar Plunge.
Josh Sillerud Chamber Past President
Sales/General Manager, Hi-Line Ford Inc
Josh has served on the Glasgow Chamber Board of Directors for 10 years. His tenure includes being Chamber President 3 times, Past President 3 times, and Chamber Vice President 4 times. Josh sits on just about every Chamber committee. He serves the Chamber as:
Chair Ice Fishing Derby (Weigh Master, MC, Hole Driller), Co-Chair Red Ball Committee, Co-Head of Patrol boats, Grievance Committee, Calcutta, Set-Up Gov Cup (also for Rock Creek, and Women's Walleye Tournaments). Josh assists with traffic control at Longest Dam Race and is a fantastic chaperone during the Pub Crawl. You can find Josh serving as our Professional Stage/Screen Trailer, Setter-Upper.
Josh has previously sat on the Sunnyside County Club Board twice. He currently sits on the Glasgow Wrestling Club Board, is a Glasgow Wrestling Club Coach, Coach for GRD kids Softball, T-Ball, and Soccer. Josh is also a proud Glasgow BOOSTER Club Donor.
Josh is lucky to be married to his beautiful wife, Jenni Sillerud. Josh is a proud dad to Karsyn and CJ.
Sales/General Manager, Hi-Line Ford Inc
Josh has served on the Glasgow Chamber Board of Directors for 10 years. His tenure includes being Chamber President 3 times, Past President 3 times, and Chamber Vice President 4 times. Josh sits on just about every Chamber committee. He serves the Chamber as:
Chair Ice Fishing Derby (Weigh Master, MC, Hole Driller), Co-Chair Red Ball Committee, Co-Head of Patrol boats, Grievance Committee, Calcutta, Set-Up Gov Cup (also for Rock Creek, and Women's Walleye Tournaments). Josh assists with traffic control at Longest Dam Race and is a fantastic chaperone during the Pub Crawl. You can find Josh serving as our Professional Stage/Screen Trailer, Setter-Upper.
Josh has previously sat on the Sunnyside County Club Board twice. He currently sits on the Glasgow Wrestling Club Board, is a Glasgow Wrestling Club Coach, Coach for GRD kids Softball, T-Ball, and Soccer. Josh is also a proud Glasgow BOOSTER Club Donor.
Josh is lucky to be married to his beautiful wife, Jenni Sillerud. Josh is a proud dad to Karsyn and CJ.
Gail Fast, Chamber Board President
Fast Farms, Inc.
Fast Farms, Inc.
Jason Eggebrecht, Chamber 1st Vice President
Agland Coop
Jason was born in Wolf Point, MT moved to North Dakota where he graduated high school in Watford City. After high school he attended UND-W and Dickinson State. Jason worked for Sysco Foods for 23 years until he made the switch from Sysco to Agland Cooperative. Jason has 3 daughters and a stepson. Jason and his wife Vanessa moved back to Fort Peck, MT in 2013. He enjoys hunting, fishing and chasing the last daughter in her school sports.
Agland Coop
Jason was born in Wolf Point, MT moved to North Dakota where he graduated high school in Watford City. After high school he attended UND-W and Dickinson State. Jason worked for Sysco Foods for 23 years until he made the switch from Sysco to Agland Cooperative. Jason has 3 daughters and a stepson. Jason and his wife Vanessa moved back to Fort Peck, MT in 2013. He enjoys hunting, fishing and chasing the last daughter in her school sports.
Brenner Flaten-Director
Glasgow Superintendent of Schools
As a Glasgow Chamber Board of Director since 2016; Brenner serves as Chairman of the Milk River Catfish Days and the Annual Scottie Homecoming Festival. He's an active committee member with the Tourism Improvement District (TBID), Middle of Nowhere Music Fest, and the Longest Dam Race. Brenner has also been a Two Rivers Economic Growth Board of Director since 2017; serving as a committee member for Valley County Beautification, Business Incentive & Retention, and Glasgow Wayfinding.
On a local level, Brenner currently serves as Board President of the Glasgow Kiwanis Club organization and as a loyal Scottie Booster Club board of director. Flaten continues in his role as Head Coach for the Glasgow Wrestling Club; a position he has held since 2016. He founded and currently directs the Milk River Catfish Classic in Glasgow. The Cat Classic is a flagship event of Northeast Montana that's been held annually since the turn of the century.
On a state level, he is Vice President of the Montana Catfish Association and has served as President of the Montana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, Class B Association, District 2B, and NE MIAAA.
He holds a B.S. in K-12 Physical Education from Dickinson State University (07') and a M.ED. in K-12 Educational Administration from South Dakota State University (13'). He is a Certified Master Athletic Administrator (21') with endorsements in Traffic Education (Black Hills State 12') and Superintendent (Rocky Mountain College 24')
He currently resides in his hometown of Glasgow with his wife Ali and their four daughters: Collins, Brenley, Hayden, and Pierce.
Glasgow Superintendent of Schools
As a Glasgow Chamber Board of Director since 2016; Brenner serves as Chairman of the Milk River Catfish Days and the Annual Scottie Homecoming Festival. He's an active committee member with the Tourism Improvement District (TBID), Middle of Nowhere Music Fest, and the Longest Dam Race. Brenner has also been a Two Rivers Economic Growth Board of Director since 2017; serving as a committee member for Valley County Beautification, Business Incentive & Retention, and Glasgow Wayfinding.
On a local level, Brenner currently serves as Board President of the Glasgow Kiwanis Club organization and as a loyal Scottie Booster Club board of director. Flaten continues in his role as Head Coach for the Glasgow Wrestling Club; a position he has held since 2016. He founded and currently directs the Milk River Catfish Classic in Glasgow. The Cat Classic is a flagship event of Northeast Montana that's been held annually since the turn of the century.
On a state level, he is Vice President of the Montana Catfish Association and has served as President of the Montana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, Class B Association, District 2B, and NE MIAAA.
He holds a B.S. in K-12 Physical Education from Dickinson State University (07') and a M.ED. in K-12 Educational Administration from South Dakota State University (13'). He is a Certified Master Athletic Administrator (21') with endorsements in Traffic Education (Black Hills State 12') and Superintendent (Rocky Mountain College 24')
He currently resides in his hometown of Glasgow with his wife Ali and their four daughters: Collins, Brenley, Hayden, and Pierce.
Michelle Bigelbach-Director
Editor, Glasgow Courier
My name is Michelle Bigelbach and I am the Publisher/Editor of the Glasgow Courier. I have been in this role for a little over two years, after previously bringing the news to Valley County as a writer from 2015 to 2020. I am originally from a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and have resided in Glasgow for nine years and counting. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Brandon, and we have two children, MacKenzie and Chandler. If being a parent and being involved in my kids' activities aren't enough, I also serve on the Two Rivers Economic Growth Executive Board as secretary and am the Vice President of the Irle School PTO.
Editor, Glasgow Courier
My name is Michelle Bigelbach and I am the Publisher/Editor of the Glasgow Courier. I have been in this role for a little over two years, after previously bringing the news to Valley County as a writer from 2015 to 2020. I am originally from a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and have resided in Glasgow for nine years and counting. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Brandon, and we have two children, MacKenzie and Chandler. If being a parent and being involved in my kids' activities aren't enough, I also serve on the Two Rivers Economic Growth Executive Board as secretary and am the Vice President of the Irle School PTO.
Zac Garsjo
BS Buzz/BS Central
BS Buzz/BS Central
Amber Swindler Chamber Secretary/Treasurer
Director of Prairie Ridge Village
Amber has been a part of the Chamber Board of Directors since 2023. Over the years she has given her time to Kiwanis, The Children’s Museum, The Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team, The Valley County Health Department and the Valley County 4H Clubs. She believes in giving back to her community and tries to be a great role model to her daughters Madde and Myli. In her spare time, she likes to read, play golf and garden.
Director of Prairie Ridge Village
Amber has been a part of the Chamber Board of Directors since 2023. Over the years she has given her time to Kiwanis, The Children’s Museum, The Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team, The Valley County Health Department and the Valley County 4H Clubs. She believes in giving back to her community and tries to be a great role model to her daughters Madde and Myli. In her spare time, she likes to read, play golf and garden.
Jace Anderson
Branch President, Independence Bank
Jace is married to Shae Anderson, and they have two children, Stone (3) Sutton (1). Jace Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business finance from Montana State University Billings. He grew up in Whitewater, MT on his family’s farm/ranch. He moved to Glasgow in 2022 to be the Branch President of Independence Bank. In his free time, he enjoys helping on the family farm, hunting, golfing and spending time with his family. Jace chose to join the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce as a way to give back and be involved in this awesome community.
Branch President, Independence Bank
Jace is married to Shae Anderson, and they have two children, Stone (3) Sutton (1). Jace Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business finance from Montana State University Billings. He grew up in Whitewater, MT on his family’s farm/ranch. He moved to Glasgow in 2022 to be the Branch President of Independence Bank. In his free time, he enjoys helping on the family farm, hunting, golfing and spending time with his family. Jace chose to join the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce as a way to give back and be involved in this awesome community.
Kelcie Bates Director
GNDC-Director of Lending
Kelcie Bates is the Director of Lending for Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC), a non-profit community and economic development organization serving six counties in northeast Montana. She began her career in economic development in 2013 and has since played an important role in supporting local businesses and community growth across the region.
Kelcie grew up in Wolf Point and now resides in Glasgow. After attending Sheridan College in Sheridan, Wyoming, she returned to Wolf Point and worked at Western Bank for five years before beginning her career in economic development with GNDC.
She has proudly served on the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce since 2025, where she enjoys contributing to community initiatives through her work on the Ice Fishing Derby, Catfish Classic Fishing Tournament, Longest Damn Race, and the Pilot Community Grant committees. She has also served as Secretary of the Caring Hands board since 2022.
She is married to Brett Bates, a Field Operations Coordinator for Montana-Dakota Utilities, and together they have two children, Bryker and Brekyn
GNDC-Director of Lending
Kelcie Bates is the Director of Lending for Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC), a non-profit community and economic development organization serving six counties in northeast Montana. She began her career in economic development in 2013 and has since played an important role in supporting local businesses and community growth across the region.
Kelcie grew up in Wolf Point and now resides in Glasgow. After attending Sheridan College in Sheridan, Wyoming, she returned to Wolf Point and worked at Western Bank for five years before beginning her career in economic development with GNDC.
She has proudly served on the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce since 2025, where she enjoys contributing to community initiatives through her work on the Ice Fishing Derby, Catfish Classic Fishing Tournament, Longest Damn Race, and the Pilot Community Grant committees. She has also served as Secretary of the Caring Hands board since 2022.
She is married to Brett Bates, a Field Operations Coordinator for Montana-Dakota Utilities, and together they have two children, Bryker and Brekyn
Michelle Eliason-Director
Executive Director Milk River, Inc.
Executive Director Milk River, Inc.
Tayte Prewett-Director
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Levi Capdeville-Director
Valley County Fair Board/Weed Department Levi started his career in December of 2011 working for Montana Department of Transportation Maintenance where he worked in Glasgow, Harlem, and Havre areas until February of 2023. In February of 2023, he became the Valley County Noxious Weed Coordinator, Glasgow Mosquito District Coordinator, and Valley County Safety Coordinator. Levi is currently the Montana Weed Control Association Northeastern Area Representative and the current Montana Mosquito Vector Control Association President. He is a very active member of the Valley County Fair Board spending countless hours at the fairgrounds. When not working for Valley County, Levi can be found coaching track and cross country in the area and spending winters and summers on Fort Peck Lake and Nelson Reservoir with his two sons |
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John Walker-Director
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Bethanie Keim is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones serving clients throughout Northeast Montana. A dedicated mom of two, she stays active in local sports and community initiatives that strengthen the place her family calls home. Bethanie is known for her thoughtful, relationship‑centered approach to financial planning and her leadership in supporting advisors and teams across her region.
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Tara Spear-Director
Opportunity Bank
Opportunity Bank
Jeff Alsberg-Director
Valley County Commissioner
Valley County Commissioner
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF
Lisa Koski-Executive Director
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Darcia Schindler- Event Coordinator
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Carolyn Bachtold- Administrative Assistant