Kim Davitt, Corridors of Life Program Coordinator, Northern Wildlands:

The longest employed staff with American Wildlands, Kim has vast experience in conservation as a biologist surveying spotted owls in the Pacific Northwest to serving as a naturalist at Mt. Rainier National Park to working as the Grasslands and Forest Carnivore Campaign coordinator for the Predator Conservation Alliance. She earned a B.A. in History, Colgate University, and an M.A. in History of the American West, University of Montana. Kim joined the staff in September, 1995.

Kim can be reached at kdavitt@wildlands.org
Missoula Field Office: (406) 728-2087

Faye Kommers, Development Director:

Faye brings more than a decade of experience in non-profit fundraising for the Tacoma Art Museum, the Children’s Museum of Seattle, the Montana State University Foundation and Lewis & Clark College. She is a fourth-generation Montanan from Bozeman. Faye earned a B.A. in Communication, University of Puget Sound (1995), and a Certificate of Non-Profit Management, University of Washington (1997). Faye joined the staff in April, 2004.

Faye can be reached at fkommers@wildlands.org
Main Office: (406) 586-8175 ext. 107

Elizabeth Williamson, Safe Passages Program Coordinator:

Elizabeth started with American Wildlands in 2001 and is currently our second longest tenured staff. Upon her arrival, she had recently completed her M.S. in Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, Montana State University focusing on spatial analysis applications for invasive plant management. She quickly applied her GIS skills to Northern Rockies habitat connectivity issues and honed her GIS skills through our Corridors of Life and Community GIS programs for the last six years. Aside from GIS, Elizabeth has proven herself a stong group facilitator and leader and has in the past taken the reigns, in our MacDonald Pass and Bozeman Pass working groups efforts. We welcome her in her new role at American Wildlands, as the Safe Passages Coordinator and are excited for her to apply her programmatic talents in this area. Elizabeth also has a B.A. in Geography, University of Vermont (1993).

Elizabeth can be reached at ewilliamson@wildlands.org
Main Office: (406) 586-8175 ext. 105

Catherine Viscardi, Events and Corporate Support Coordinator:

Catherine is originally from the east coast, and was bitten by the conservation bug while working as PR & Office Manager for Q Collection, an ecologically sound furniture company in New York City. A classically trained singer with a B.A. from Vassar College, Catherine enjoyed performing throughout the U.S. and Europe before she decided to jump into the non-profit world feet first, moving from New York and coming to work for American Wildlands. Her past work experience includes fundraising efforts at Portland Opera, Ashlawn Opera, The Michael Lynch Foundation, and Grainne Productions. Happy to have found a new home in the Northern Rockies, Catherine can now attest that the hills are truly alive with the sound of music - and wildlife!

Catherine can be reached at cviscardi@wildlands.org
Main Office: (406) 586-8175 ext. 108

Lisa Bean King, Membership and Administrative Coordinator:

Lisa has returned to Bozeman after earning an M.Ed of Environmental Education from Western Washington University (2007), and a Certificate of Non-Profit Administration and Leadership from the North Cascades Institute in Washington State (2007). Prior to that, Lisa gained five years experience in the non-profit field, including working for the Montana Outdoor Science School in Bozeman. Lisa enjoys spending time outdoors climbing, fishing and hanging out with her dogs. She also holds a B.A. in Geology and Environmental Studies from Whitman College (2002). Lisa joined the staff in November, 2007.

Lisa can be reached at lbeanking@wildlands.org
Main Office: (406) 586-8175 ext. 104

Jessica Hann, Safe Passages Associate:

Jessica recently relocated to Bozeman to pursue her interest in wildlife ecology and the Northern Rockies Ecosystem. She earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of Findlay and a DVM from the University of Wisconsin. Jessica joined the staff in the summer of 2007.

Jessica can be reached at jhann@wildlands.org
Main Office: (406) 586-8175 ext. 110

Melinda Monroe, Finance Manager:

Melinda is currently pursuing her bachelors in accounting at Montana State University. She plans on continuing into the masters program of accounting immediately after graduation. Melinda has previous book keeping and payroll experience in small businesses. Born and raised in New Jersey, she has been residing in Montana for the past four years. Melinda enjoys hiking, biking and running.

Melinda can be contacted at mmonroe@wildlands.org
Main Office: (406) 586-8175 ext. 100

Board of Directors

Marilynn Cowgill, Board Chair:

Marilynn has worked in the business and corporate world for more than thirty years, and is currently a business consultant who helps troubleshoot and solve critical business problems. Although she currently lives in the eastern United States, Marilynn grew up in Colorado and has a “passion for the Rocky Mountains, in any form, season, or activity.”

Seth Wilson:

Seth lives in Missoula, Montana, where he is a professor of environmental studies at the University of Montana. He is a recognized expert on the life cycle, habits and habitat of grizzly bears in the Northern Rockies. Seth joined the Board in June, 2005.

Ryan Wilson:

Ryan owns and operates Rockford Coffee in Bozeman, Montana. He is proud to be a small business owner and looks forward to growing the business within Montana. His background is in sociology and business with a MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix. Ryan joined the board in January, 2008.