Our board of directors brings together dedicated leaders from all eight counties in our region. Each member offers a unique combination of experience, insight and a shared passion for the travel industry—contributing not only to the success of Glacier Country but also to sustainable tourism across Montana. Their collective expertise makes our board one of our organization’s most valuable assets.

“Our board is dedicated to our mission statement and they provide the vision and ‘big picture’ leadership that gives our staff and contract agencies an organizational strategy and plan with which to help us achieve our goals.” – Racene Friede, President CEO

Board of Directors:

• Shannon Brilz (Chairperson) – University of Montana
• Matt Lautzenheiser (1st Vice Chairperson) – Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
• Christina "Riley" Polumbus (2nd Vice Chairperson) - Logan Health
• Victoria Lee (Secretary-Treasurer) – Glacier Distilling Company
• Aubrie Lorona - Swan Mountain Outfitters
• Juli Thurston – Peak Adventures
• Dirk De Coninck - East Shore Smoke House
• Barbara Liss - Montana Bliss Artworks
• Steve Clairmont - Eagle Services
• Linda Howard - Wolf Trail Montana LLC
• Lailani Upham - Iron Shield Creative
• Edna White - Averill Hospitality
• Kimberly Woodring - Toole County MSU Extension Service
• Lisa Cline - Marketplace on Main, LLC
• Robynne Gibaud - Scotchman’s Coffee
• Rachel Lynn Meyer - Rimrock Lodge, LLC
• Mary Casper - City Center Motel
• Ramona Holt – Holt Heritage Museum
• Barb Neilan – Destination Missoula/CVB/TBID
• Diane Medler – Discover Kalispell/CVB/TBID

Organizational Flow Chart May 2025

Interested in becoming a member of the Western Montana's Glacier Country board of directors? We are currently accepting applicants from Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula and Ravalli counties. Flathead, Glacier and Sanders counties already have the maximum number of people for this year per our bylaws.

• Board Member Overview Description
• Board of Directors Job Description, Job Functions and Responsibilities
• To apply, use our online APPLICATION.
  Application deadline for 2025 new board member nominations is now closed. Online applications for 2026 will open in January. Applications are accepted year-round but only considered during the new member nomination process in the fall.
• Recruitment Process
• Board Governance Calendar
• Board Meeting Schedule (four meetings per year in March, May, October and December—generally the 2nd Tuesday). The December and March meetings are virtual and the May and October meetings are in person—location varies as they move around the region. Meetings are posted on our News and Events page no later than two weeks before the meeting.