Interpret board policies and decisions to membership
Represent chapter and profession as appropriate
Exhibit a demonstrated commitment to the profession
Participate in decision-making processes to fulfill the mission of the chapter
Represent to the board the issues and concerns of constituency, and advocate in constituents’ best interest
Attend all board meetings and conduct the business of the chapter in accordance with chapter bylaws
Serve on committees as requested by president.

Meet Your NASW-MT Board of Directors

President

Michael Hagenlock, MSW, LCSW, LAC

Current Employment: Montana Developmental Center, Assessment Stabilization Unit; Boulder, MT.
NASW Participation: Member since 1994. Previously served as Walla Walla Student Representative, and, as Board Chair, is ex officio member of all committees.
Vision Statement/Goals: Our organization exists to serve our members and the work on the issues important to them. Our success is measured in the service we deliver to them. All of our energies should be directed to fulfilling the needs of the members and the association.
It is my goal to support an open dialog to better understand the needs of the organization and its members, to help in strengthening social workers role in the community, and assist other social workers in developing their skills. Continue to support and strengthen co-occurring treatment programs, building membership and working towards more support for new graduates to find supervision and complete time lines for licensure.

Vice President

Paula Wallace, MSW

NASW Participation: Member since 2004. Serves on Executive and Finance Committees, and previously served as the Chair of Continuing Education Committee and as Eastern Region Representative for NASW-MT.
Other Activities/Community Involvement: Various non-profit boards and church boards.
Vision Statement/Goals: To unite the past and present social workers throughout the State of Montana. I hope to encourage those to get licensed and give back to the profession. I would like to see a united stand with all people in the helping profession whether it be a social worker or a professional counselor or just a worker in the field. I believe we need to join together to accomplish the goal of helping this sate and country grow to be better than we already are. United we stand, divided we fall.

Secretary

Kelly Downing, MSW, LCSW

Current Employment: Sterling Medical Corp-MTARNG Case Manager, State Surgeon’s Office, Ft. Harrison and part-time therapist in Association with Adult and Child Counseling Services, Helena.
NASW Participation: Member since 2007, and, as Board Secretary serves on NASW MT Executive & Finance Committees.
Other Activities/Community Involvement: Soprano in Helena Symphony Chorale, recent participation in RFC 5k, avid fan of Capital High School football and very busy mom of a perpetually hungry, teenage football player.
Vision Statement/Goals: I am hoping for a future where all social workers can afford to be a member of NASW and can afford to participate in trainings and conferences that encourage personal and professional growth in order to contribute to the lives of others. My current goal is to continue to grow in the clinical field in private practice and in case management and referral services in support of Montana’s civilian and military communities.

Treasurer

William Evans, MSW, LCSW

Current Employment: Private practice -- Adult and Child Counseling Service of Helena, Montana.
NASW Participation: Member since 1977. Most recently served as Vice President for MT Chapter. Presently Chairs MT Chapter Finance Committee, and serves on Executive Committee, and Clinical Supervision Task Force. Has served in numerous other leadership positions for NASW-MT. Previously served as NASW Chair, National Nominations & Leadership, Washington, DC.
Other Activities/Community Involvement: Helena Youth Soccer Association, Board of Directors; Lewis & Clark West Valley Volunteer Fire Dept. Treasurer; Pheasants Forever; ACSW Diplomate
Vision Statement/Goals: Participate and lend assistance to the membership and Board wherever needed.

Salish Kootenai College Student Representative

Gerald Woodcock

Current Employment: Social work student, SKC
NASW Participation: New member of NASW-MT.
Other Activities/Community Involvement: Nk’wu’sum fundraising; SKC Cares fundraising; various charitable and fundraising activities in Denver, CO.
Vision Statement/Goals: My personal goals are to learn and volunteer as a student to get the knowledge needed to assist the Association; to assist with fundraisers; and volunteer where needed.

University of Montana Student Representative

Meegan Bryce, BA

Current Employment: Social work student, U of M; Intermountain Children’s Home, summer clinical internship.
NASW Participation: New member of NASW-MT.
Other Activities/Community Involvement: Intermountain–Festival of Trees fundraiser; NAMI Walk/Run; Homeless Needs Assessment volunteer; Gods Love Homeless Shelter volunteer; Heritage House–adult day care volunteer; SAVE–recycling and environmental awareness volunteer.
Vision Statement/Goals: To be a dedicated member seeking to promote further development and advancement of the profession. To collaborate with and support NASW-MT members to attain high standards of credibility and ethical standards in the profession. Finally, to promote an advancement of sound social policies.

Walla Walla University Student Representative

Katelyn Harlow, BSW

Current Employment: Behavioral Specialist, Western Montana Mental Health Center, Missoula
NASW Participation: New member of NASW-MT.
Other Activities/Community Involvement: Trading Cards; PSI; and Food Bank.
Vision Statement/Goals: To commit my full energy to representing the students at Walla Walla and to work to learn and to deliver information and service based on their priorities. To use my skills and connections to encourage my agency and others to support the NASW, as well as using my knowledge and professional connections to volunteer and find volunteers to create learning experiences.

Eastern Region Representative

Dennis Muri, MSW, LCSW

Current Employment: Safe Harbor Therapeutic Services LLC, Billings
NASW Participation: Member since 2009, member of NASW MT PACE (Political Action for Candidate Election), and Clinical Supervision Task Force.
Other Activities/Community Involvement: Youth Sailing Program
Vision Statement/Goals: Organize and grow regional meetings. Encourage younger members to get involved in the Association.

North Central Region Representative

Tim Dallacqua, MSW, LCSW

Current Employment: New Directions Center, State Probation and Parole Department, Great Falls.
NASW Participation: Tim has been an NASW member since 1979. He is currently serving as the Chair of the Chapter’s Membership Committee and member of the Clinical Supervision Task Force.
Vision Statement/Goals: My vision is to work collaboratively within NASW and with others in the community to improve the availability of social services within our state and provide education within the community to increase awareness of mental health and social work issues.

South Central Region Representative

Colleen Crane, MSW. LCSW

Current Employment: Private Practice in Bozeman.
NASW Participation: Member since 2001. Colleen has recently been serving as the instructor for NASW-MT’s LCSW Test Preparation Course.
Vision Statement/Goals: My vision for NASW is to continue recruiting new members for MT-NASW. Members are the core of any organization and are important to the longevity of MT-NASW. I would like to continue to support bringing in innovative and forward thinking speakers for conferences, and encourage local members to meet and assist each other in their work as social workers.

Southwestern Region Representative

Annie Kaylor Bernauer, BSW, MSW

Current Employment: Partners in Home Care, Social Worker Case Manager Home and Community Based Services/Medicaid Waiver Program
NASW Participation: Member since 2002. Previously served as the University of Montana Student Representative on the Board.
Other Activities/Community Involvement: Curriculum Review Committee for the Montana Geriatric Center; co-Facilitator for the Missoula Case Management Program.
Vision Statement/Goals: Since NASW exists to serve the members and issues important to them, I feel it is important to find out what those issues and needs are. My goals would be to help assess the interests and needs of the local and statewide members and collaborate in developing a plan of how to meet those needs at the local and state level, whether the needs be for more social justice action events, education, networking or advocacy. With an upcoming Legislative year in Montana, it is also important to learn what issues are impacting the profession and of concern to the members to help prioritize and collaborate on advocacy efforts.

Michael Hagenlock

President (2011)
261 Hereford Drive
Belgrade, MT 59714
Work Phone: 388-7421
Home Phone: 388-2365
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[Currently Vacant]

President Elect
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Paula Wallace

Vice President (2010)
1140 Dickens
Billings, MT 59105
Work Phone: 245-6539
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Kelly Downing

Secretary (2011)
316 Best Place Rd
Helena, MT 59602
Work Phone: 324-3381
Home Phone: 431-1684
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Fax: 324-4917
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William Evans

Treasurer (2010)
111 N Last Chance Gulch Ste 2A
Helena, MT 59601
Work Phone: 443-1990
Home Phone: 443-7256
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Fax: 443-1391
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Dennis Muri

Eastern Region (2011) ZIP 59001 through 59399*
933 Lewis Ave
Billings, MT 59101
Work Phone: 696-2246
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Tim Dallacqua

North Central Region (2010) ZIP 59401 through 59599
3304 Antelope Lane
Great Falls, MT 59404
Work Phone: 268-3213
Home Phone: 761-3610
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Fax: 761-4833
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Annie Bernauer

Southwestern Region (2010) ZIP 59801 through 59899
915 3rd Street
Missoula, MT 59802
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Colleen Crane

South Central Region (2010) ZIP 59601 through 59799*
2050 Fairway Drive #106
Bozeman, MT 59715
Work Phone: 570-0829
Home Phone: 585-3060
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[Currently Vacant]

Northwestern Region ZIP 59901 through 59999
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Meegan Bryce

University Of Montana Student Representative
102 Jennie Ct
Missoula, MT 59802
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Home Phone: 459-4079
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Katelyn Harlow

Walla Walla University Student Representative
105 Pullman Ct Apt D
Missoula, MT 59802
Work Phone: 728-2400 x4633
Home Phone: 860-4286
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John Wilkinson

Executive Director
25 South Ewing St. Suite 406
Helena, MT 59601
Work Phone: 449-6208
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Fax: 449-2533
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Roger Thorvilson

Membership Coordinator
25 South Ewing St. Suite 406
Helena, MT 59601
Work Phone: 449-6208
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Fax: 449-2533
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