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2026 MT HR Leader of the Year

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    The intention of this award is to recognize exceptional HR leaders who not only serve their organizations but who also contribute through HR leadership in their communities.  The winner will be announced and receive their award at the Montana State SHRM Conference in May.

    The 2026 Nominees:

    Kyndal Bogard, aPHR, PHR
    Human Resource Manager

    Mountain Pacific

    		  

    Liesel Brink
    HR Manager

    aMontana Community Develop Corporation dba MoFi
     

    Karol Anne Davis  Administrator

    State Human Resources
    Division Department of Administration

    		  

    Emilie Douglass
    HR Generalist

    Mountain Pacific

    Cami Hillis
    Director of Employee Services

    Northern Montana Health Care

    		  

    Marisa Jacobs
    Human Resources Business Partner

    Northwestern Energy

    Mark Mitchell
    Director of People Health and Wellness

    St. Peter's Health

    		  

    Alona Simonovich, SHRM-SCP
    Director of Human Resources

    Clearwater Credit Union