Yellowstone Times

Gov. Greg Gianforte has released a roster of his appointed staff and their salaries for his term as governor. 

“Gov. Gianforte has brought together a well-qualified team that’s ready to hit the ground running on Jan. 4, work hard for Montanans across our state and help him lead Montana’s comeback,” Chris Heggem, Gianforte’s chief of staff, said in a press release. 

Gianforte's appointed staff include: Kurt Alme, budget director; Charlie Brereton, health care policy advisor; Sonny Capece, economic development specialist; Will Emery, research/press assistant; Mike Freeman, natural resources policy advisor; Travis Hall, senior advisor and director of strategic communications; Christine Heggem, chief of staff; Karli Hill, director of engagement; Elizabeth Klinker, constituent services; Rachel Meredith, counsel; Anita Milanovich, general counsel; Mike Milburn, senior advisor; Glenn Oppel, policy director; Celia Rigler, staff assistant; Tory Scribner, scheduler; Brett Simons, economic development specialist; Hannah Slusser, executive assistant to the lieutenant governor and chief of staff; Brooke Stroyke, press secretary; Liane Taylor, boards & nominations; and Garrett Turner, director of media and content.