Members
Meet our members and connect!
Joe Mitchell
Agent, Joe Mitchell State Farm Agency
I love to play golf, spend time with my family. Being outdoors, on the boat or hiking in the mountains. I own a small business that helps people manage the risks of everyday life. I offer, auto, home, life and business insurance.
Want to connect, learn & grow with Joe? Call or text his Cell @ 701-866-9609 office 406-443-0867 or email joe@sfmitchell.com
Kristen McLaughlin
Real Estate Lender, Stockman Bank
I began my career with Stockman Bank in 2016 and quickly moved into the Real Estate Department shortly thereafter. As a Real Estate Loan Officer, I help individuals achieve their goals of homeownership or for some, refinancing to help meet their current financial needs.
Outside of work, I can be found biking the Helena trails, running outdoors, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Want to connect, learn & grow with Kristen? Call her office 406-447-9007 or email Kristen.McLaughlin@StockmanBank.com
McKinley Winkle
Helena WINS Director
My position at the chamber is in workforce development and innovation. The goal of the program is to attract, develop and retain talent to enhance the workforce pipeline in the Helena area. A lot of what I do is bridging gaps between employees and employers as well as industry and education.
Most of my spare time during the week is dedicated to coaching cheer at HAC. When I am not at the gym or the chamber, I love to spend time with my family, snowboard, hike with my dog and go boating.
Want to connect, learn & grow with McKinley? Call her office 406-442-4120, email mwinkle@helenachamber.com or check out her LinkedIn
Erinn Donnell
Tourism Sales Manager, Helena Tourism Alliance
After an early career in banking, I made the move into marketing and tourism, where I worked in positions with the Montana Lottery, the Made in Montana program at the Department of Commerce, and now with the Helena Tourism Alliance (Visit Helena). I have also acted as the Communications Director for Kamut International - an international organic wheat company - and the Community Manager for the first-of-its-kind coworking lounge in Missoula.
My passions are working with the public, customers and stakeholders in order to connect resources and promote Montana as the best place to live, work and play. I enjoy building membership and developing programs, coordinating events, creating marketing and social media campaigns, designing collateral, and developing branding strategies.
Want to connect, learn & grow with Erinn? Call her office 406-443-2117, email EDonnell@Helenamt.com or check out her LinkedIn
Katie Nichols
Marketing & Communications Director, Helena Area Chamber of Commerce
I initially began my marketing career in Minor League Baseball. While attending University of Montana, I interned for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, AAA Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. After graduation, I went on to become Entertainment and Community Relations Manager for the Peoria Chiefs, Class A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. I moved back to Montana in 2016 to become Director of Athletic Marketing, Fan Experience, & Corporate Relations for Carroll College Athletics. I started with the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce in January of 2020. I enjoy promoting the great community that we live in!
When I am not at the chamber, I love to spend time with my family, hike, watch baseball and travel.
Want to connect, learn & grow with Katie? Call her office 406-442-4120, email knichols@helenachamber.com or check out her LinkedIn
Amanda Bartsch
Account Associate, Commercial Insurance , PayneWest Insurance
Hello, my name is Amanda Bartsch and I work as a Commercial Lines Account Associate for PayneWest Insurance. In the summer of 2019, I interned with a local State Farm agent in Helena. It was through this experience that I became a fully licensed Producer and discovered my passion for insurance. Upon my graduation from college, I began working for PayneWest. Working here has allowed me to expand on my skill sets and learn the ever changing ways of insurance.
Although I am a newer member of The Helena Leadership Network, it is a role I am excited to partake in. It allows for career development and positive relationships within the community, all of which are crucial to growing within my field. I pride myself in being professional, timely, and a continuous learner, for it is through these attributes and hard work, that I have been given a vast amount of opportunities.
Want to connect, learn & grow with Amanda? Call her office 406-457-4555, email abartsch@paynewest.com or check out her LinkedIn
Ali Mandell
Business Development & Marketing Director, Anderson ZurMuehlen CPAs, Tech, and Business Advisors
Hello HLN members or those considering joining this great group of young Helena professionals! I am a Montana-focused marketer with a journalism, advertising, public relations, and business development background. I have worked on the agency side of marketing and advertising, and for the past 13 years, I have been in financial services marketing. I strongly believe in financial literacy, leadership, mentorship, continuing my education, community philanthropy, and advancing my leadership skills. I am a former Leadership Helena participant and former Co-Chair of Helena Leaders Network. I begin my journey with Leadership Montana in 2021 and 2022.
Care to connect, learn & grow with me? Call me direct at 406-544-9070, email amandell@azworld.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.
Emily McVey
Executive Director of the United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area at 75 East Lyndale Helena, MT 59601
At the United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area we are the hub of nonprofit work in the tri-county area. We bring resources, organizations and people together to improve financial stability, housing and access to community resources. We work together to achieve more than any single person or organization can do alone.
My hobbies are cake decorating, exploring the community by walking and taking classes to learn new skills.
Want to connect, learn & grow with Emily? Call her office 406-442-4360, personal cell 406-431-8635, or email her at emily@unitedwaylca.org.
Kelly McDermott
Development Coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Helena & Great Falls
As Development Coordinator, I am responsible for all aspects of fundraising for the organization, including event planning and execution; marketing for events and volunteer recruitment; communications such as emails, newsletters and social media; website and event registration development; creating annual and specific giving campaigns; building partnerships with corporate sponsors; maintaining the donor database; and donor prospecting and stewardship.
My hobbies include paddleboarding, hiking/backpacking, running, sewing, and constantly searching for the best beers around!
Want to connect, learn & grow with Kelly? Call her office 406-204-7403 or email her at kelly@bbbs-helena.org.
Whitney Mitchell
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health Communications Specialist
In my position with Mountain-Pacific, I provide communications guidance and support for activities under various projects and contracts. I develop, establish, maintain and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies designed to accomplish contractual goals. I specialize in developing communications materials for media, the public, hospitals, physicians, stakeholders, agencies and employees.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, working on home improvement projects, grabbing coffee with friends and pouring back into my own cup. I am also a board member with Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, an organization supporting mothers throughout Montana.
Want to connect, learn and grow with Whitney? You can reach her at 406-366-3848, wmitchell@mpqhf.org or check out her LinkedIn profile.
Joseph Passamani
Whitney Mitchell
Autumn Carparelli
Bridger Mahlum
Kelsey Payne
Ashleigh Heimbach
Ricky Entenmann
Joseph May
Kyle Jackson
Tre McMillan
Daniel Bridge
Doug Tamcke
Joy Kostka
Taylor Benedict
Vikki Bohlman
Collette Anderson
Ingrid McLellan
Abbie Nordhagen
Rich Bailey
Teal Whitaker
Justin Kennedy
Emily Frazier
Laura Craft
Meghan Scott
Wes Feist
Katie Mildenberger Brennan
Katie Gallagher
Sarah Elliott
Clancy Casey
Tiffany Kniepkamp
Lee Ricks
Ashleigh Heimbach
McKenzie Homan
Tristan Shea
Dillon McLain
Sassion Beckman
Nicole Anderson
Judith David
Erin Lyndes
Alex Crosby
Matt Forba
Eric Parsons
Rachel Supalla
Ryan Evans
Tara Wells
Kami Stevenson
Brandon Boka
Jason Davis
Mark Ophus
Beth Brown
Courtney Bahny
Stephanie Beckert
Amanda McGowan
Amy Emmert
Becca Dudek
Brenden Craig
Brian Lee
Claire Pichette
Cody Salo
Corinne Moore
Erik Rose
Jared Engels
Jolene Lloyd
Kamille Kirchberg
Katy Peterson
Keif Storrar
Kelsee Dalton Watts
Luke LaLiberty
Vikki Bohlman
Travis Hawley
Amanda Lantz
JD Mooney