MSU Billings Catalog

Directory of The Montana University System

Board of Regents of Higher Education

Name Title
Loren Bough, 2027 Big Sky
Todd Buchanan, 2028 Red Lodge
Joyce Dombrouski, 2026 Missoula
Casey Lozar, 2025 Helena
Brianne Rogers, 2024, Chair Bozeman
Norris Blossom, 2022, Student Regent Bozeman
Jeff Southworth, 2029 Lewistown
Clayton Christian, Commissioner of Higher Education Ex-Officio
Greg Gianforte, Governor Ex-Officio
Elsie Arntzen, Superintendent of Public Instruction Ex-Officio

Officers of the Administration

Name Title
Stefani Hicswa, Ph.D. Chancellor
Sepehr Eskandari, Ph.D. Provost & Academic Vice Chancellor
Kimberly Hayworth, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Student Access & Success
Leslie Weldon, M.A. Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance
Kurt Toenjes, Ph.D. Dean, College of Health Professions and Science
Tami Haaland, M.F.A. Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Susan Gilbertz, Ph.D. Interim Dean, College of Business
Ann Beste-Guldborg, Ph.D. Dean, College of Education
Tom Manthey, Ph.D. Interim Associate Dean, College of Education
Vicki Trier, Ph.D. Dean, City College

Special Areas

Name Title
Cheri Johannes, Ed.D. Registrar
Ed Brown, B.S. Admissions, Director
Kathy Kotecki, M.Ed. Dean of Student Engagement
Jana Marcette, Ph.D. Graduate Studies, Director and University Honors Program, Director
Thomas Valles Financial Aid and Scholarships, Director
Michael Bazemore, M.S. Intercollegiate Athletics, Director
Eileen Wright, M.L.S Library, Interim Director
Brandon Gatlin Security, Police Chief
Brett Weisz Chief Information Officer
Michael Swavely Facilities Services, Director
Paula Highlander, M.S. Human Resources/EEO/AA, Director
Ken Siebert KEMC/Yellowstone Public Radio, General Manager
Thomas Manthey, Ph.D. Montana Center for Inclusive Education, Director
Maureen Brakke, M.P.A. University Communications & Marketing, Director
Rita Rabe Meduna, B.A. Catalog Editor