Latest News From the Foundation Blog...

• Augmentation Trapping Summary, by Heather Reich
• Jack and Suzi Hanna Host “Friends of Montana” Fundraiser
• Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks grizzly bear management specialists relocate a family of grizzlies near Eureka, Montana

Our Staff

Spencer Hegstad, Executive Director (Helena, MT)
Spence provides the overall administrative leadership for the Foundation staff.

Donna Derosier, Executive Assistant (Helena, MT)
Donna moved to Montana from Sonoma, California in 1979 and has lived in Helena since 1980. She has over 20 years experience administering business and non-profit organizations serving conservation, medical, arts and beverage industries. Bringing 12 years of Development experience to our organization, Donna joined the Foundation as Executive Assistant in 2006 and enjoys the variety of her position. She and her husband, Bruce, own a construction company and specialize in the design and building of healthy, energy and resource-efficient buildings. They have two grown daughters and sons-in-laws that live in Helena and considers herself blessed. Donna provides grant writing and administrative services for Foundation activities and special projects.

George A. Bettas, Development 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 for 32 years. George has served on the boards of a number of conservation organizations including the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation, Boone and Crockett Club and the Jack Creek Preserve Foundation. He is a strong supporter of and advocate for programs and projects designed to conserve our wildlife and natural resources. George oversees the Foundation’s development efforts.