Governor Gianforte Announces Board Appointment

Governor's Office
  • March 30 2026
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HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the following appointment:

Fish and Wildlife Commission

Vern Gagnon, Billings: Gagnon serves as the Dean of City College for Montana State University-Billings. He is a licensed fishing guide and the owner of Reel Therapy Charter Fishing. Gagnon has worked as a fishing guide and business owner for nearly 30 years. He also has been an automotive instructor in Billings and Havre. He earned his Bachelor of Automotive Technology from Northern Montana College, Graduate Studies in Vocational Education from Montana State University Northern, and a Master of Education in Educational Technology from Montana State University Billings. His term will run through January 2, 2029.

A full list of current appointments may be viewed here.

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