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

Dave joins the AMRPE Board after serving at the State (Department of Administration) and the City of Helena (Budget Analyst). 

In 2001, he retired from the Department of Administration and founded Helena Hardwoods. He and his wife, Sandi, sold that business in 2017.

Dave and his wife moved to Helena in 1976. They have two children, Laurie and Eric. With both local and state experience, he looks forward to giving back to the employees who continue to provide excellent services to Montanans. 

AMRPE Orgnization

AMRPE 2024 Committees

Constitution and By-Laws: Geoff Badenoch*, Barbara Martens, Carol Grell Morris
Contractor Coordination: Bruce Brensdal*, Leo Hudetz, Carol Grell Morris
Legislation: Melanie Symons*, Geoff Badenoch, Tom Livers
Membership: Lois Menzies*, Dave Ashley, Melanie Symons
Nominating: Barbara Martens*, Lois Menzies, Dave Ashely
Audit Committee: Leo Hudetz*, Tom Livers, TBD
SEGBAC: Bruce Brensdal*
*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