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
Hermanson, Ms.JunePerson with Disability not employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living
119 Wedgewood
Helena, Montana 59601
12/16/202412/1/2027
HoarTamiPerson with Disability and Independent Living Center Representative
700 SW Higgins
Ste 101
Missoula, Montana 59801
thoar@summitilc.org
(406) 728-1630
12/16/202412/1/2027
JohnsrudChrisPerson with Disability not employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living
23 Pike St
Havre, Montana 59501
12/16/202412/1/2027
LewisAliceVocational Rehabilitation Counselor & Designated State Unit Representative
201 1st Street South, Suite 2
Great Falls, Montana 59405
ALewis@mt.gov
(406) 750-8482
2/1/202512/1/2027
LowranceNicholeAdvocate, not working for DSE or CIL
2070 Overland Ave.
Billings, Montana 59101
nlowrance@jobconnection.org
(406) 208-7951
4/1/202412/1/2026
Lytle GinaPerson with Disability employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living
Helena, Montana 59601
gina.lytle14@gmail.com
2/1/202512/1/2027
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
12/16/202412/1/2027
SmithSavanahParent of a Child with a Disability
PO Box 1508
Poplar, Montana 59255
savvyrs07@gmail.com
(406) 480-2096
2/1/202512/1/2027
ThompsonHannahAdvocate of and for individuals with disabilities
PO Box 8573
Missoula, Montana 59807
8/14/202312/1/2026
WilliamsJulieRepresentative from a State Agency that Provides Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Livingston, Montana 59047
julie.williams@mso.umt.edu
(505) 221-9277
12/16/202412/1/2027
WilliamsonScottPerson with Disability employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living
Ronan, Montana 59864
swilliam4989@gmail.com
12/16/202412/1/2027

Current Openings

 PositionTerm LengthIntended Start Date
Apply Now!Person with Disability not employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living  ASAP
Apply Now!Person with Disability not employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living  ASAP
Apply Now!Parent of a Child with a Disability  ASAP
Apply Now!Advocate, not working for DSE or CIL  ASAP
Apply Now!Advocate of and for individuals with disabilities  ASAP

3/30/2025 09:18 PM