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Montana Community Foundation Adds 3 New Board Members
The new directors represent diverse expertise across the state
Jan. 27, 2026 at 7:31pm
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The Montana Community Foundation (MCF), a statewide community foundation, has announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. The new board members, who began their three-year terms on January 1, 2026, come from communities and businesses across Montana.
Why it matters
The new board members will help guide MCF's strategic direction and strengthen its impact within the communities it serves across the state. Their diverse expertise and commitment to MCF's mission of helping Montana communities flourish are expected to be valuable assets.
The details
The new MCF board members are: Leslie Messer, executive director of the Richland Economic Development Corporation in Sidney; David Peretto, a financial analyst at Dick Anderson Construction in Helena; and Courtney Brown Kibblewhite, vice president and co-owner of Northern Broadcasting System in Billings.
- The new board members began their three-year terms on January 1, 2026.
The players
Montana Community Foundation
A statewide community foundation dedicated to helping communities in Montana flourish.
Leslie Messer
The executive director of the Richland Economic Development Corporation in Sidney, Montana.
David Peretto
A financial analyst at Dick Anderson Construction in Helena, Montana.
Courtney Brown Kibblewhite
The vice president and co-owner of Northern Broadcasting System in Billings, Montana.
What they’re saying
“I am thrilled to welcome our new board members into the MCF family. Their diverse expertise, passion, and commitment to our mission will enrich our strategic direction and strengthen our impact within the communities we serve.”
— Mary Rutherford, MCF President & CEO
The takeaway
The addition of these three new board members with diverse backgrounds and expertise from across Montana demonstrates MCF's commitment to strengthening its statewide impact and ensuring its strategic direction reflects the needs of communities throughout the state.
