Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)

https://dphhs.mt.gov/detd/independentliving/MTSILC
Department of Public Health and Human Services
Montana Code Annotated https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0530/chapter_0190/part_0010/section_0010/0530-0190-0010-0010.html
Federally Mandated - Statewide Board
Council advocates for the independent living needs of people with disabilities so that they can enjoy the same rights and opportunities as all Montana citizens by developing and following the guidelines of a state plan, which contains the policies and recommendations for independent living.
15
13
3 Years

Current Members

Last NameFirst NameBoard PositionContact InformationTerm StartTerm End
BeagleMelaniePerson with Disability not employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living
3003 Wynne Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
mbeagle@me.com
(406) 478-4342
4/1/202412/1/2024
GieseHeatherParent of a Child with a Disability
PO Box 4
Bainville, Montana 59212
heathergiese4@gmail.com
(406) 478-1727
4/1/202412/1/2026
HermansonJunePerson with Disability not employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living
119 Wedgewood
Helena, Montana 59601
1/1/202211/30/2024
HoarTamiPerson with Disability and Independent Living Center Representative
700 SW Higgins
Ste 101
Missoula, Montana 59801
thoar@summitilc.org
(406) 728-1630
11/7/202212/1/2024
JohnsrudChrisPerson with Disability not employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living
48 41ST AVE NE
Great Falls, Montana 59404
4/1/202412/1/2024
LowranceNicholeAdvocate, not working for DSE or CIL
2070 Overland Ave.
Billings, Montana 59101
nlowrance@jobconnection.org
(406) 208-7951
4/1/202412/1/2026
ManhardtMichaelPerson with Disability not employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living
Missoula, Montana 59802
mrmanhardt@uwalumni.com
10/7/202111/30/2024
SchroederJeanMember At-Large
Vaughn, Montana 59487
jschroeder@mtempowermentcenter.org
1/1/202212/1/2024
StrauserSavanahParent of a Child with a Disability
PO Box 1046
Poplar, Montana 59255
11/7/202212/1/2024
TalaskaAllysonVocational Rehabilitation Counselor & Designated State Unit Representative
Missoula, Montana 59808
allyson.talaska@mt.gov
10/7/202111/30/2024
ThompsonHannahAdvocate of and for individuals with disabilities
PO Box 8573
Missoula, Montana 59807
8/14/202312/1/2026
ThompsonTomPerson with Disability employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living
Missoula, Montana 59801
tomskilaw@gmail.com
1/1/202211/30/2024
WilliamsJulieRepresentative from a State Agency that Provides Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Livingston, Montana 59047
julie.williams@mso.umt.edu
(505) 221-9277
8/14/202311/30/2024
WilliamsonScottPerson with Disability employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living
Ronan, Montana 59864
swilliam4989@gmail.com
1/1/202211/30/2024

Current Openings

 PositionTerm LengthIntended Start Date
Apply Now!Person with Disability and Independent Living Center Representative  ASAP

11/21/2024 08:04 AM