Latest News From the Foundation Blog...

• Jack and Suzi Hanna to host 2013 Grizzly Bear Rendezvous-Reservations Available!
• Interior Secretary Ken Salazar expresses support for delisting Greater Yellowstone Area (GYA) grizzly bears
• A Full-House Turn Out for 2012 Grizzly Bear Benefit at Jack Hanna’s Farm
• Whitefish Grizzly Bear Rendezvous a Success
• Jack Hanna Appointed to Honorary Board Status with Montana FWP Foundation
• Foundation Executive Director Hegstad Retires
• Gordon Haugen Appointed to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Foundation Board

   

Our Staff

George A. Bettas, Executive Director (Stevensville, MT) 

George moved to Montana in 2002 to become the Executive Director of the Boone and Crockett Club in Missoula, MT. Prior to moving to Montana, George was a senior administer and faculty member at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.  He retired as the Vice-Provost, Student Affairs after 32 years at W.S.U.   George has served on the boards of a number of conservation organizations including the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (Board Chair), Mule Deer Foundation (Founder and Past President), Boone and Crockett Club (Regular Member 1989 and Past Administrative Vice President) and the Jack Creek Preserve Foundation (Board Member). He is a strong supporter of and advocate for stewardship education programs and conservation programs designed to conserve our wildlife and natural resources. George and his brother, Richard, own and operate their family ranch of nearly 80 years near Ellensburg, WA. George and his wife, Bobbi, live near Stevensville, Montana.

ReNee Mullings, Executive Assistant (Helena, MT)

ReNée moved to Helena in 1989 with her husband and young family to enjoy all the beauty Montana has to offer.  They found it to be the perfect place to raise their family and enjoy the Montana lifestyle.  She comes to the Foundation with over 30 years experience in accounting and customer service. In 2000 the opportunity presented itself to work on the fire lines for DNRC as a fire fighter. She has been employed by Farm Credit Services, the Guaranteed Student Loan Program and in the Business Development Department of  the Federal Reserve here in Helena. She joined the Foundation as Administrative Assistant in 2009 and was promoted to Executive Assistant in 2011.  ReNée is a welcomed addition to the Foundation staff.

 

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