AMRPE Organization

board members

AMRPE Organization

board members

Our board of directors is made up of retired public employees like yourself, who work on a volunteer basis. If you are interested in becoming a board member, please call (406) 442-4934 or email us!

Tom Livers, President

He retired after 43 years of state service in natural resource management and environment protection. He was the Governor’s Budget Director at the time of his retirement.

Leo Hudetz, Vice President

He joined the board in January 2019. Leo retired from Billings Public Schools in 2015 and also worked previously for Yellowstone County.

Bruce Brensdal, Treasurer

He was born and raised in Plentywood MT and began working for the state in 1990. He retired from Montana Housing in 2020 with 30 years of experience and continues to work retired part-time for the same agency. He joined the Board in 2023.

Lois Menzies, Secretary

She retired from the state of Montana in 2011 after 32 years of service.  Lois was the Supreme Court administrator at the time of her retirement.  She joined the board in 2022.

Melanie Symons

She retired from the state of Montana in July 2019 with over 35 years of service. Melanie was legal counsel for the Montana Public Employees’ Retirement Board from 2001 until she retired.

Geoff Badenoch

He retired after 20 years as the Executive Director of the Missoula Redevelopment Agency in 2004. He was born and raised in Montana. He spends his time hiking, volunteering, and serving on several non-profit boards in Missoula.

Barbara Martens

Retired from Missoula County in 2014 after 36 years of service.

Carol Grell Morris

She retired from the State of Montana with 31 years of service. She was Legal Counsel for Department of Commerce and Public Health and Human Services and Senior General Counsel for Department of Transportation until she retired.

Dave Ashley

Bio coming soon!

AMRPE Orgnization

AMRPE Committees

Constitution and By-Laws: Geoff Badenoch*, Melanie Symons, Bruce Brensdal, Barbara Martens,
Contractor Coordination: James Driggers*, Leo Hudetz, Geoff Badenoch
Legislation: Melanie Symons*, Lois Menzies, Tom Livers, Barbara Martens
Membership: Patty Mott*, Geoff Badenoch, Tom Livers
Nominating: Lois Menzies*, Patty Mott, James Driggers
Audit Committee: Leo Hudetz*, Bruce Brensdal
SEGBAC: TBD
*Denotes the chair of the committee

Please send your comments or questions to inquiry@amrpe.org and your email will be directed to the appropriate board member. You can also call the office at 406-442-4934