Governor Gianforte Announces Board Appointments

• April 03 2024

HELENA, Mont. – Today, Governor Greg Gianforte announced the following appointments:

Board of Medical Examiners

• Camilla Juhl Peterson, Bonner: A general practitioner, Juhl Petersen has served in a variety of medical roles for nearly 20 years and runs her own practice. Her term will run through July 1, 2027.

• Ashleigh Magill, Whitefish: Magill is the attending physician and medical director at Logan Whitefish Emergency Department. Magill was reappointed to a second term. Her term will run through July 1, 2027. 

Statewide Independent Living Council

• Melanie Beagle, Butte: A vision rehabilitation therapist, Beagle most recently served as a certified rehabilitation counselor and supervisor at Montana Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services. Her term will run through December 1, 2024.

• Chris Johnsrud, Great Falls: An advocate for those with disabilities, Johnsrud is a graduate of Montana State University and has experience working in the private sector. His term will run through December 1, 2024.

• Heather Giese, Bainville: A Bainville Public School teacher, Giese is a mother and caregiver of a child with complex health issues. Her term will run through December 1, 2026. 

• Nichole Lowrance, Billings: Lowrance serves as a supporting living program manager for Job Connection, Inc., which helps individuals with disabilities live their lives to the fullest. Her term will run through December 1, 2026.

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