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About Us

 The University of Montana is the lead organization and the grant designee for the Montana and Idaho Engine. Our partners include regional research universities, technical and tribal colleges, national nonprofits, federal and state agencies, industry associations, corporations, and venture capital firms.   

Who We Are

Leadership

Research Advisory Members

Research Advisory Members

 Scott Whittenburg, Univ of Montana, PI

Zia Maumenee, Univ of Montana, Director

Elle Gahl, Shadow Ridge Analytics

Paul Gladen, Accelerate MT

Alex McKenzie, Homestake

Lona Running Wolf, Blackfeet Eco Knowledge

Tyson Running Wolf, Blackfeet Eco Knowledge

Fernando Sanchez, Univ of Montana 

Joellen Shannon, Univ of Montana

Research Advisory Members

Research Advisory Members

Research Advisory Members

 Jeremy Crowley, Univ of Montana

Solomon Dobrowski, Univ of Montana

Jen Forbey, Boise State University

Lauren McKeague, Univ of Montana

Jessica Mitchell, Univ of Montana

Fernando Sanchez, Univ of Montana

Eric Winford, Univ of Idaho

Board Members

Research Advisory Members

Board Members

Matthew Aghai, Viridian Ecosystems

Arnoud de Villegas, Viridian Ecosystems

Julia Altemus, MT Wood Products Assoc

Barbara Garcia, US Forest Service

Todd Graham, Ranch Advisory Partners

Darcy Helmick, Simplot

Jessica Phillips, Bureau of Land Management

Sean Puckett, Ranchland Capital Partners

Donnie Wetzel, MT Dept Industry & Labor

FARTHER is committed to prosperity for everyone in the region. Our strategy emphasizes partnership, ensuring that opportunities are widely available. Our efforts reflect a deep, intentional, and persistent approach to building an economic driver for communities across Montana and Idaho.

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Partnerships FARTHER (pdf)

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