Whitefish residents selected for leadership program

Leadership Montana has announced the selection of 44 community, business, education, healthcare, nonprofit and government leaders from across the state for the Class of 2019. These influential community members make up the 15th class of the prestigious program.

Two members selected are from Whitefish. Diane Conti, with BNSF Railway, and Jennifer Cloutier, with the U.S. Forest Service, have been selected to participate.

Leadership Montana presents an annual seven-session program of leadership development, education about issues facing Montana today, and opportunities for networking and collaboration. This year’s class will begin in September 2018 at Big Sky for the orientation and retreat, and conclude with graduation in Billings in April 2019. Other program sites this year will include Philipsburg, Butte, Hamilton, Missoula, Helena, White Sulphur Springs, Great Falls and Glasgow.

Leadership Montana exists to develop leaders committed to building a better Montana through knowledge, collaboration, and civility. It is a nonprofit organization and is supported by the generous support of individuals, foundations, and businesses across the state. For further information about the program, visit www.leadershipmontana.org or call 406-577-2727.