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PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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111 North Sanders
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604-4210		 444-5622
FAX Number 444-1970
Website www.dphhs.mt.gov

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

111 North Sanders, Room 301
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604-4210

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Director, Richard Opper 444-5622
Economic Security Services Branch Manager, Bob Runkel 444-9055
Medicaid & Health Services Branch Manager, Mary Dalton 444-4084
Operations Services Branch Manager, Laurie Lamson 444-2754
Intergovernmental Relations, Jessica Rhoades 444-3666
Medicaid Policy Analyst, Jo Thompson 444-2584
Montana No Kid Hungry Campaign Manager, Lisa Lee 444-3518
Office of Governmental Support Manager, Wendy Nicolai 444-9740
Tribal Relations Manager, Lesa Evers 444-1813
Tribal Medicaid Specialist, Ian McEwen 444-6085
Public Information Officer, Jon Ebelt 444-0936
Communications Specialist, Herbert "Chuck" Council 444-4391
Office Manager, Sheila Lopach 444-5623
Administrative Assistant, Cassandra Gauer 444-9772

Office of Human Resources

111 North Sanders, Room 202
Helena, MT 59620
Human Resources Director, Deborah Sloat 444-3426
Assistant Human Resources Director 444-4211
Civil Rights & EEO Specialist, Travis Tilleman 444-1386
Senior Human Resource Generalist, Pamela Crewey 444-6920
Human Resources Officer Manager, Debbie Driver 444-4206
Classification & Compensation 444-5936
Classification & Compensation Specialist, Kathleen Field 444-4549
Human Resources Assistant, Kristina Loftis 444-3136
Recruitment Manager, Tina Limesand 444-4550
Recruitment Assistant, Julie Breznik 444-2912
Recruitment Assistant, Martha Payne 444-1918
Safety & Security Coordinator, Joe McAnally 444-1544
Safety Officer, Kathy Battrick 444-5937
FAX Number 444-0262

Office of Legal Affairs

111 North Sanders, Room 210
Helena, MT 59620
Chief Legal Counsel, Bernie Jacobs 444-0207
Deputy Legal Counsel, Frank Clinch 444-3127
Attorney, Valerie Bashor 444-5910
Attorney, Geralyn Driscoll 444-5331
Attorney, Barbara Hoffmann 444-5625
Attorney, Vicki Knudsen 444-9516
Attorney, John Koch 444-4095
Attorney, Paulette Kohman 444-1258
Attorney, Cary Lund 444-5624
Attorney, Shannon McDonald 444-2644
Attorney, Kurt Moser 444-9129
Attorney, Mark Prichard 444-1480
Attorney 444-4589
Attorney 444-4123
Office Manager, Kirtrena Deen 444-9503
Office Manager, Gwen Knight 444-9503
Administrative Rule Specialist, Kenneth Mordan 444-4094
Administrative Legal Assistant, Cindy Amundson 444-3026
Administrative Legal Assistant, Margaret "Mickie" Petty 444-5561
FAX Number 444-9744

Prevention Resource Center

111 North Sanders, Room 301
Helena, MT 59620
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Director, Vicki Turner 444-3484
Program Specialist, Abby Zent 444-9654
VISTA Leader 444-3925
VISTA Leader 444-9655
FAX Number 444-1970

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY DIVISION

1400 Broadway, Room B201
PO Box 202951
Helena, MT 59620-2951
Administrator, Jane Smilie 444-4141
FAX Number 444-6943
State Medical Officer, Steven Helgerson, MD, MPH 444-1286
Senior Public Health Epidemiologist, Carol Ballew, PhD 444-6988
System Improvement Coordinator, Lindsey Krywaruchka 444-9352
Quality Improvement Specialist, Wendy Kowalski 444-5949
Administrative Support, Valorie Smith 444-7374
Montana Tobacco Quit Line 866-485-7848
Poison Control 800-222-1222
WIC Toll Free Number 800-433-4298

Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room C314
Helena, MT 59620

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Chief, Todd Harwell 444-1437
Fiscal Officer, Valinda Holmes 444-2640
FAX Number 444-7465
Cancer Control Section
1400 Broadway, Room C317
Helena, MT 59620
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Supervisor, Kathy Myers 444-4575
Financial Specialist 444-2618
Office Manager, Valerie Weedman 444-5442
Cancer Screening Program
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Program Manager, Mark Wamsley 444-0063
Quality Improvement Specialist 444-0927
Data Manager, Mary Buck 444-9079
Data Technician, Jim Van Brunt 444-4575
FAX Number Toll Free (Confidential) 877-764-7575
Cancer Surveillance & Epidemiology
Epidemiology Program Manager, Laura Williamson 444-0064
MCTR Program Coordinator, Debbi Lemons 444-6786
QA Technician, Diane Dean 444-6710
QA Technician, Paige Johnson 444-6709
FAX Number 444-6557
Comprehensive Cancer Control Program  
Program Manager, Ginny Furshong 444-6888
American Indian Coordinator, Victoria Augare 444-7858
Health Educator, Leah Merchant 444-4599
Health Educator, Lisa Troyer 444-6089
Asthma, Cardiovascular Health & Diabetes Section

1400 Broadway, Room C314
Helena, MT 59620
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Main Number 444-6677
Supervisor 444-7362
Office Manager, Susan Day 444-6677
FAX Number 444-7465
Asthma Control Program
Program Manager, Jeanne Cannon 444-4592
Epidemiologist, Jessie Fernandes 444-9155
Health Education Specialist 444-0995
Asthma QI Coordinator 444-7304
Administrative Specialist, Carolyn Linden 444-5946
Cardiovascular Health Program
Program Manager, Crystelle Fogle 947-2344
Epidemiologist, Carrie Oser 444-4002
Health Education Specialist, Linda Krantz 444-4105
Quality Improvement Coordinator, Marilyn McLaury 444-6968
Secondary Prevention Specialist, Mike McNamara 444-9170
Office Manager, April Bogy 444-5508
Diabetes Prevention & Control Program
Program Manager, Sarah Brokaw 444-9154
Epidemiologist 444-0653
Prevention Coordinator 444-0593
Quality Improvement Coordinator, Christine Jacoby 444-7324
Emergency Medical Services & Trauma Systems Section
1400 Broadway, Room C314
Helena MT 59620
Supervisor, James DeTienne 444-4460
Contract Nurse Consultant, Carol Kussman 444-4459
Data Coordinator, Gail Hatch 444-3746
EMS System Manager, Shari Graham 444-6098
EMS Service/Performance Improvement Coordinator, Mary Hill 444-3896
EMS-C Coordinator, Joe Hansen 444-0901
Injury Prevention Coordinator, Bobbi Perkins 444-4126
Trauma Program Manager, Jennie Nemec 444-0752
FAX Number 444-1814
Healthy Lifestyles Section
1400 Broadway, Room C314
PO Box 202951
Helena, MT 59620-29541
Supervisor, Stacy Campbell 444-3138
Epidemiologist, Lisa Schmidt 444-0927
Office Manager/Financial Specialist, Victoria Glass 444-7408
FAX Number 444-5900
Montana Tobacco Prevention Program
Program Coordinator, Jennifer Ullman 444-3866
Health Educator, Michelle McNiven 444-6911
Health Educator, Alison Reidmohr 444-7896
Health Educator, Janet Sucha 444-2448
Health Educator 444-5687
Nutritional & Physical Activity Program
Program Manager, Nedra Chandler 444-9617
Health Educator, Heather Beck 444-7373

Communicable Disease Control, Emergency Preparedness & Training Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room C216
Helena, MT 59620
Main Number 444-0919
Chief, Jim Murphy 444-4016
Accounting Technician Sue Mergenthaler 444-2989
Communicable Disease Epidemiology Section
1400 Broadway, Room C216
Helena, MT 59620
Main Number 444-0273
Supervisor, Karl Milhon 444-0921
Foodborne/Vectorborne Epidemiologist 444-3049
Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention Initiative Coordinator 444-0274
HIV/AIDS Surveillance Epidemiologist, Peter Choi 444-4735
Surveillance System/Informatics Epidemiologist 444-3012
Tuberculosis Program Coordinator, Denise Ingman 444-0275
Vaccine Preventable, Elton Mosher 444-3165
Administrative Support, Lydia Bloom 444-0273
FAX Number 444-0272
Food & Consumer Safety Section
1400 Broadway, Room C214
Helena, MT 59620
Main Number 444-2408
Supervisor, Melissa Tuemmler 444-5309
Body Art (tattooing & body piercing) & Pools, Edward Evanson 444-0067
FDA Compliance Officer, Jeff Havens 444-5302
Food, Drug & Cosmetics, Howard Reid 444-5306
License Program, Gail Macklin 444-2415
Public Accommodations, Trailer Courts & Campgrounds, Food Defense Preparedness, Ruth Piccone 444-5303
Retail Food Program, Christine Cox 444-2089
Support Sanitarian 444-2823
Administrative Support/Licensing, Margie Silva 444-2837
FAX Number 444-4135
Immunization Section
1400 Broadway, Room C211
Helena, MT 59620
Main Number 444-5580
Supervisor, Lisa Underwood 444-0065
CDC Public Health Advisor - Vaccines for Children, Carolyn Parry 444-2675
Daycare & School Assessment Coordinator, Laura Baus 444-6978
Immunization Information System Manager, Lisa Rasmussen 444-9539
Immunization Information System Training & Support Specialist, Stacy Russell 444-4560
Immunization Information System Data Exchange Specialist, Deb Belleau 444-5952
Perinatal & Adult Hepatitis B Nurse Consultant, Susan Reeser 444-1805
Vaccines for Children Quality Specialist, Katie Grady 444-1613
Vaccine Manager Health Service Specialist, Lori Hutchinson 444-0277
Program Assistant, Melody Lee 444-5580
FAX Number 444-2920
STD/HIV/HCV/Rape Prevention Section

1400 Broadway, Room C211
Helena, MT 59620
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Main Number 444-3565
Supervisor, Laurie Kops 444-2457
HIV/Community Planning Group Coordinator, Dee de Yong 444-4117
HIV Treatment Coordinator, Judy Nielsen 444-4744
HIV Prevention Coordinator 444-1604
STD Program Manager/Rape Prevention Education Program Manager, Laurie Kops 444-2457
STD Data Entry Specialist, Peggy Baker 444-3565
STD Surveillance/Data Manager, Cara Murolo 444-2678
Administrative Support, Peggy Baker 444-3565
Office of Epidemiology & Scientific Support

1400 Broadway, Room A113
Helena, MT  59620
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Senior Public Health Epidemiologist, Carol Ballew, PhD 444-6988
MCH Epidemiologist, Dorota Carpenedo, MPH 444-6092
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
 

1400 Broadway, Room A113
Helena, MT  59620
 

  
Program Manager, Joanne Oreskovich, PhD 444-2973
Epidemiologist, Miriam Sessions, MS 444-4111
Montana Hospital Discharge Data System


1400 Broadway, Room A113
Helena, MT  59620 
Epidemiologist, Cody Custis, MS 444-6947
Vital Statistics Analysis Unit


1400 Broadway, Room A113
Helena, MT  59620
 

  
Senior Vital Statistics Research Analyst, Bruce Schwartz, MA, MPA 444-1756
Vital Statistician, Todd M Koch, MPH 444-5954
Vital Statistics Data Specialist, Anna Walker 444-1746
FAX Number (Confidential) 444-5013
Office of Public Emergency Preparedness & Training
1400 Broadway, Room C202
Helena, MT 59620
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Supervisor, Delila Bruno 444-1611
MT Public Health Training Institute Supervisor, Larry Ross 444-0931
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 444-1305
Contracts Manager, Theresa Gruby 444-6927
Distance Learning/Workforce Development Coordinator, Margaret Souza 444-3011
Emergency & Risk Communications Coordinator, Luke Fortune 444-1281
Emergency Preparedness Exercise Training Coordinator, Adam Powers 444-3045
Health Alert Network Coordinator, Gerry Wheat 444-6736
Hospital Preparedness Coordinator, Dayle Perrin 444-3898
Hospital Preparedness Planner, Don McGiboney 444-7072
Strategic National Stockpile Coordinator, Michael Radke 444-6072
Administrative Support & Technical Assistance, Vicki Cook 444-0732
Administrative Support, Rita Karnopp 444-0919
FAX Number 444-3044

Family & Community Health Bureau

1400 Broadway, Rm A116
Helena, MT 59620
Main Number 444-4572
Chief, Denise Higgins 444-4743
Financial Specialist, Corinne Kyler 444-3618
FAX Number 444-2606
Children's Special Health Services Section
1400 Broadway, Rm A119
Helena, MT 59620
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Main Number 444-3622
Toll Free In-state 800-762-9891
Supervisor, Denise Brunett 444-3617
Clinics & Billing, Michele O'Donnell 444-3529
Eligibility & Customer Support, Corliss Scott 444-3622
Newborn Hearing Screening, Shannon Koenig 444-1216
Nurse Consultant/Information Manager, MaryLynn Donnelly 444-3620
Data Coordinator, Jessica Mason 444-4254
FAX Number 444-2750
Maternal & Early Childhood Home Visiting

1400 Broadway, Rm B102
Helena, MT 59620

  
Supervisor, Dianna Frick 444-6940
Health Educator, Michele Cushman 444-0956
Health Educator, Leslie Lee 444-0955
FAX Number 444-2606
MCH Coordination Section
1400 Broadway, Rm A116
Helena, MT 59620
Supervisor, Ann Buss 444-4119
Fetal Infant Child Mortality Review, Lori Rowe 444-3394
Health Education Specialist 444-0276
Primary Care Officer, John Schroeck 444-3934
Program Assistant/Administrative Support, Mark Squires 444-2660
Public Health Home Visiting Nurse Consultant 444-0041
FAX Number 444-2606
Nutrition Section (WIC)
1400 Broadway, Room C305
PO Box 202951
Helena, MT 59620
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Main Number 444-5533
WIC Toll Free Number 800-443-4298
Supervisor, Joan Bowsher 444-4747
Contracts, Michelle Sanchez 444-3451
Information Systems Coordinator, Mark Walker 444-0237
Information Systems Help Desk, Arlene Stulc 444-2740
Nutritionist/Breastfeeding Coordinator, Chris Fogelman 444-5285
Nutrition Education Coordinator, Kathryn Girard 444-5923
Prevention Specialist, Bernadette Lahr 444-0909
Prevention Specialist, Leah Steinle 444-5530
Retailer Services, Carrie Reynolds 444-4746
Retailer Services, Glade Roos 444-2841
FAX Number 444-0239
Women & Men's Health Section

1400 Broadway, Room A116
Helena, MT 59620
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Supervisor, Helen McCaffrey 444-0983
PREP Coordinator, Jeanette Blize 444-3628
Nurse Consultant, Liz Johnson 444-7331
Program Assistant, Chris Brave 444-3609
Title X Program Specialist, Kimberly Koch 444-4348
Title X Program Specialist 444-3775
FAX Number 444-2606

Financial Services & Operations Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room B102
Helena, MT 59620
Chief Financial Officer, Dale McBride 444-3635
Budget Analyst, Sylvia Stevens 444-7486
Budget Analyst 444-6369
Contracts Officer, Kim Venetz 444-4473
FAX Number 444-6943
Office of Vital Statistics

111 North Sanders, Room 6
Helena, MT 59604
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Birth Certificate Issuance 444-2685
Vital Records 444-4228
Section Supervisor, Karin Ferlicka 444-4250
Vital Records Supervisor, Dean Vig 444-5249
Data Acquisition Supervisor, Kathy Thompson 444-0692
Data Acquisition Specialist, Kathy Farrar 444-1986
Data Acquisition, JoAnne Carr 444-0693
Issuance Lead Worker, Sharon Breidenbach 444-4251
Adoption/Correction Lead Worker, Lisa Spencer 444-4226
Corrections, Julie Wilhelm 444-9039
Issuance, Dona Dobler 444-4252
Issuance, Gilbert Silva 444-2685
FAX Number 444-1803 
Public Health Informatics Section

1400 Broadway, Room B204
Helena, MT 59620
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Operations Research Analyst 444-1548
Database Architect, Neil Squires 444-5441
FAX Number 449-2059

Laboratory Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room B222
Helena, MT 59601
Main Number 444-3444
Toll Free Main Number 800-821-7284
Chief 444-5559
FAX Number 444-1802
Environmental Laboratory Section
1400 Broadway Room B221
Helena, MT 59601
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Main Number 444-2642
Supervisor, Russell Leu 444-5259
Chemist, Jill Cohenour 444-5261
Chemist, Curtis Fjelstad 444-4684
Chemist, Gayle LaBlanc 444-5260
Chemist, Casey Redder 444-9198
Chemist, Elizabeth Ulrich 444-9652
Chemist 444-9653
FAX Number 444-2617
Financial Support Section
1400 Broadway, Room B206
Helena, MT 59601
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Supervisor, Karen Wynne 444-5246
Accounting/Medical Billing, Kathleen Marks 444-7447
Purchasing/Accounting Tech 444-7400
Administrative Support 444-2642
FAX Number 444-1802
Laboratory Systems Improvement Section
1400 Broadway, Room B105
Helena, MT 59601
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Supervisor, Susanne "Susie" Zanto 444-2839
Bioterrorism Lab Coordinator 444-0944
Developmental Laboratory Scientist/ELC Program Coordinator, Carrie Biskupiak 444-5526
Laboratory QA Safety Coordinator 444-5941
Laboratory System Program Coordinator, Janet Stetzer 444-0695
Laboratory Training Coordinator, Crystal Poppler 444-0930
Technical Support, Jamie O'Malley 444-3444
Technical Support, Joanne Thun 444-3444
Microbiology Molecular Section

1400 Broadway, Room B130
Helena, MT  59601
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Supervisor, Deborah Gibson 444-5970
Clinical Lab Specialist, Laurie Dalbec 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Sandy Jankowski 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Donna Jo Larson 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Tana Meeds 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Kimberly Newman 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Joy Ritter 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Laurie Skillman 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Elaine Ulgenes 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist   444-3444
FAX Number 444-5527
Newborn Screening/Serology Section

1400 Broadway, Room B129
Helena, MT 59601
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Supervisor, Vicky Tiberi 444-3040
NBS Coordinator, Linda Beischel 444-0984
Clinical Lab Specialist, Tammy Buckley 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Jody Coopersmith 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Jeanne Lee 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Tana Meeds 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Robert Sampsel 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist, Walter Walsh 444-3444
Clinical Lab Specialist 444-3444
FAX Number 444-5527

Economic Security Services Branch

CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION

301 South Park, 5th Floor, PO Box 8005
Helena, MT 59604
General Information 841-2400
Administrator, Sarah Corbally 841-2410
Field Services Administrator, Cory Costello 268-3781
Child Abuse Hotline (24 hrs/7 days) Toll Free (In State Only) 866-820-5437
TTY (24 hrs/7 days) Toll Free 866-341-8811
National Domestic Violence Hotline Toll Free 800-799-7233
FAX Number 841-2487

Administrative Support Unit

301 South Park, 5th Floor, PO Box 8005
Helena, MT 59604
Office Manager, Kathy Munson 841-2492
Administrative Support/Receptionist 841-2460

Centralized Intake Bureau

301 South Park, 5th Floor, PO Box 8005
Helena, MT 59604
Field Services Administrator, Cory Costello 268-3781
Chief, Ryan Tofflemire 444-4164
Child Abuse Hotline 866-820-5437

Operation & Fiscal Services Bureau

301 South Park, 5th Floor, PO Box 8005
Helena, MT 59604
Chief, Erica Betz 841-2457
Information Systems Specialist, Margaret Jennings Jeffrey 444-1698

Fiscal Services Section

301 South Park, 5th Floor, PO Box 8005
Helena, MT 59604

  
Fiscal Services Manager 841-2430
Budget Analyst, Brenda McGee 841-2426
Contract Officer, Andy Isola 841-2431
Foster Care Payment Specialist, Kat McKay 841-2428
Foster Care Payment Technician, Lisa Yim 841-2429

SSI & Title IV-E Section

301 South Park, 5th Floor, PO Box 8005
Helena, MT 59604

  
Supervisor, Dale Hause 841-2424
SSI Specialist, Margaret Beavers 841-2438
SSI Specialist, Paddy Ferriter 841-2441
SSI Specialist, Elizabeth Skinner 841-2444
SSI Specialist 841-2400
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Dana Banks 841-2490
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Brittanny Black 841-2474
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Patti Duezabou 841-2491
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Brdgette Guerin 841-2434
Title IV-E Compliance Officer, Cheryl Taylor Menard 841-2408
Title IV-E Specialist, Cheryl Lay (Tues only) 841-2445
FAX Number 841-2486

Program Bureau

301 South Park, 5th Floor, PO Box 8005
Helena, MT 59604
Chief, Mick Leary 841-2410
CAPS System Specialist, Lou Walters 841-2415
Training Officer, Jack Clearman 841-2476

Grants Management Section

301 South Park, 5th Floor, PO Box 8005
Helena, MT 59604

  
Grants & Contracts Supervisor, Kevin Higgins 841-2483
Grant/Contract Manager, Erin Kintop 841-2421
Grant/Contract Manager 841-2403
ICWA Specialist & Tribal IV-E Contracts 841-2448
Residential Program Manager, Dawn Piazzi 841-2420

Policy & Technical Assistance Section

301 South Park, 5th Floor, PO Box 8005
Helena, MT 59604

  
Supervisor, ICPC/ICAMA, Kandice Morse 841-2417 
Adoption Program Manager, Heidi Lutz 841-2419 
Adoption Negotiations Manager, Mike Gagnon 841-9322 
CPS Program Manager, Janice Basso 841-2414 
Foster Care Program Manager, Jackie Stoeckel 841-2402 
Administrative Support, Janine House 841-2473 

 Program Assessment Section

301 South Park, 5th Floor, PO Box 8005
Helena, MT 59604

  
Supervisor, Michelle Sobonya 841-2411
Program Officer, Compliance, Laurie Chandler 841-2418

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

3075 North Montana, Suite 112
PO Box 202943
Helena, MT 59620-2943
Main Number - In Helena area or out of state 444-9855
Toll Free - In state only 800-346-5437
To Access Payment Information https://app.mt.gov/csed
To Make an On-Line Payment https://app.mt.gov/csp
Administrator, Lonnie J Olson 444-3338
Attorney Specialist, Amy Pfeifer 444-3893
FAX Number 444-1370

Administrative Services Bureau

3075 North Montana, Suite 112
PO Box 202943
Helena, MT 59620-2943
Chief 444-0924
FAX Number 444-1370
Fiscal Services Section
Supervisor, Patty Cartin 444-0557
Budget Analyst, Sharon Doyle 444-3877
Program Specialist, Sandy Levengood 444-2775
Training & Development Specialist, Karen Anderson 444-5694
Accounting Technician, Cora Kelley 444-0432
Technical Accounting & Payment Processing Section
Supervisor, Kim O'Leary 444-0558
Accountant Lead, Deborah Heggen 444-2431
Accountant, Dawny Hansen 444-2975
Accountant, Linda Rogers 444-2507
Accountant, Sharece Toney 444-4104
Accountant, Daisy Wiseman 444-3419
Accounting Technician Lead, Glenda McDonald 444-2941
Accounting Technician, Brent Brown 444-1819
Accounting Technician, Mitzi Brown 444-2931
Accounting Technician, Linda Dana 444-9563
Accounting Technician 444-5773
Accounting Technician 444-0570
FAX Number 444-3346

Budget Bureau

3075 North Montana, Suite 112
PO Box 202943
Helena, MT 59620-2943
Chief, Dawn McBride 444-0565
Accountant, Mary Biskupiak 444-0550
FAX Number 444-1370

Field Services Bureau

3075 North Montana, Suite 112
PO Box 202943
Helena, MT 59620-2943
Chief, Chad Dexter 444-1846
FAX Number 444-1370
Interstate Services Office
Regional Manager 444-2530
Attorney Specialist, Dave Barnhill 444-1811
Paralegal, Susan Parshall 444-3347
Team Supervisor, Corri Barry 444-9189
Team Supervisor, Betsy Riley 444-3007
Investigator, Kelsey Bell 444-3348
Investigator, Gail Benson 444-1629
Investigator, Wayne Benson 444-0263
Investigator, Heather Caprara 444-6579
Investigator, Kay Chevallier 444-9559
69Investigator, Tom DeTonancour 444-6581
Investigator, Judy Johnson 444-1912
Investigator, Kelly Johnson 444-1581
Investigator, Kial Leach 444-4522
Investigator, Kristine Lewis 444-3479
Investigator, Chad Martin 444-3891
Investigator, Ron Mashek 444-2570
Investigator, Tannia Stebbins 444-9341
Investigator, Kim Watne 444-7753
Investigator 444-1994
Office Manager, Cathy Beckett 444-1924
Enforcement Technician, Cathy Roberts 444-2533
Enforcement Technician 444-1817
FAX Number 444-9626
Locate Unit
Locate Supervisor 444-4674
Locate Technician, Anna Schlinger-Sampson 444-4675

Program & Training Bureau

3075 North Montana, Suite 112
PO Box 202943
Helena, MT 59620-2943
Chief, Barb Delaney 444-1957
FAX Number 444-1370
Audit & Compliance Unit
Employer Relations Specialist, Monique Smirnov 444-6893
Federal Tax Offset Specialist, Clarice St Clair 444-3739
New Hire Directory Specialist, Gary Dahlquist
Toll Free		 444-9290
888-866-0327
New Hire FAX Number
Toll Free		 444-0745
888-272-1990
System Policy & Training Unit
Administrative Officer, Melanie Hultin 444-3801
Information Systems Support Specialist 444-2831
Information Systems Support Specialist 444-6598
Policy & Procedure Specialist, Jana Maier 444-5509
System Coordinator 497-5743
Training & System Specialist, Cindy Lee 444-9367
Administrative Support, Kayla Stringer 444-2848
Administrative Support 444-6856

Administrative Law Judge Office

111 North Jackson, Suite 2C, PO Box 202922
Helena, MT 59620-2922
Chief, Terressa McDaniel 444-9370
Administrative Law Judge, Robin Hall 444-9370
Administrative Law Judge 444-9370
Paralegal, Polly Brown 444-9370
Paralegal, Joan Halverson 444-9370
Administrative Support, Joan Reiman 444-9370
FAX Number 444-6565

Disability Employment Transitions Division

111 North Last Chance Gulch, Ste 4C, PO Box 4210
Helena, MT  69604
Administrator, Jim Marks 444-2591
Budget Analyst, Clay Calton 444-5903

Disability Determination Services Bureau

2550 Prospect Avenue, PO Box 4189
Helena, MT 59604
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Main Number 444-3054
Toll Free Number 800-545-3054
FAX Number 444-3564
FAX Number Toll Free 800-356-4410
Management Unit
Chief, Michelle Thibodeau 444-3838
Adjudication Operations Section Chief, Robin Britt 444-5754
Adjudication Supervisor, Dale Gauer 444-3779
Adjudication Supervisor, Karen Jones 444-5721
Adjudication Supervisor, Diana King 444-5746
Support Operations Supervisor, Mary Carole Wise 444-5720

Program Support Bureau

111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 4C
Helena, MT 59601
Chief, Peggy Williams 444-4184
Program Manager, Julie Clay 444-4175
Program Manager, Mike Hermanson 444-3833
Program Analyst, Marvalee Christofferson 444-4076
Human Resource Development Specialist, Barbara Schiedermayer 329-5400
Transportation Coordinator, Patrick Sanders 782-4046
Administrative Assistant, Kathleen Brook 444-4175

Montana Telecommunications Access Program (MTAP)

111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 2B
Helena, MT 59601
Director, Connie Phelps 444-4290
Equipment Distribution Specialist, Constance "Connie" Hiett 444-1486
Helena Equipment Distribution Toll Free 800-833-8503
Equipment Distribution Specialist, Great Falls, Steve Johnson 452-2724
Great Falls Equipment Distribution Toll Free 877-499-5682
Office Manager/Media Specialist, Susan Sperry 444-1335
MT Relay Customer Service 866-735-2968
MTAP Toll Free Number - Statewide 800-833-8503

Vocational Rehabilitation/Blind & Low Vision Services Bureau

111 North Last Chance Gulch, Ste 4C
Helena, MT  59601

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Main Number (Voice/TTY) 444-2590
Toll Free Number 877-296-1197
Administrative Support Supervisor, Sue Anderson 444-2590
Administrative Support, Keeley Hunthausen 444-2590
FAX Number 444-3632

Blind & Low Vision Services Section

111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 4C
Helena, MT 59601
Program Administrator, Beverly Berg 444-4178
Assistive Technology Specialist, Paul Suptic 444-0034
Toll Free Number 877-296-1197

Field Services Section

111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 4C
Helena, MT 59601
Supervisor, Barbara Varnum 444-2590

HUMAN & COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION (HCSD)

111 North Jackson, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
Main Number 444-1788
FAX Number 444-2547
Administrator, Jamie Palagi 444-6676
Deputy Administrator, Katherine Buckley-Patton 444-5288
ACA Policy Specialist 444-5902
HMK Program Officer, Trinda Smith 444-3098
HMK Quality Assurance Specialist 444-0248
Fiscal Bureau Chief, Candee Krantz 444-4559
Budget Analyst, Brenda Falconer 444-7056
PAB Program Assistant, Mollye Gauer 444-9401
Budget Analyst, Chris Johns 444-7921
Purchasing Analyst, Donovan Schmidt 444-0156
Administrative Assistant, Ruby Benasky 444-4154
Administrative Support, Geziza "Zee" Eller 444-4593
Receptionist, Joan Duncan 444-1788
SNAP Hotline 800-332-2272

Early Childhood Services Bureau (ECSB)

111 North Jackson, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
Chief, Patricia "Patty" Butler 444-1828
Budget Analyst, Chris Hettinger 444-2803
Contract Coordinator, Renne't Sarbu 444-5925
ECSB Management Analyst, Melody Olson 444-1839
FAX Number 444-2547
Child Care Toll Free Number 866 239-0458

Best Beginnings Program Specialist, Rhonda Schwenke
21 1st St NW #14, Choteau, MT  59422

FAX Number

466-2325

 

466-2326

Best Beginnings Program Specialist, Leann Worden
2677 Palmer, Suite 222, Missoula, MT 59808

FAX Number

329-1321

 

329-1324

Early Childhood (EC) System

111 N Jackson St, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT  596620-2925

  
Head Start/Best Beginnings EC System Coordinator, Caitlin Jensen 444-0589 
Best Beginnings EC System Coordinator, Debora Hansen 444-1400
MSU-Early Childhood Project Coordinator, Christy Hill Larson 444-7067
FAX Number 444-2547

Healthy MT Teen Parent Coordinator, Kelly Hart
2677 Palmer, Suite 222, Missoula MT 59808


FAX Number

329-1537
 

329-1324

Child & Adult Care Food Program Unit (CACFP)

111 North Jackson, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
Program Manager, Mary Musil 444-4086
Program Specialist, Victoria Anfinson 444-2674
Program Specialist, Noele Bryson 444-2789
Program Specialist 444-9467
Administrative Support, Diane Edgar 444-4347
CACFP Toll Free Number 888-307-9333
FAX Number 444-2547

Child Care Program Unit (CCP)

111 North Jackson, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
Program Manager, Renee Collinson 444-0309
Quality Assurance Reviewer, Carrie Leu 444-3657
Administrative Assistant/LCP Program, Sarah Adams 444-9120
FAX Number 444-2547

CCR&R & Policy Program Specialist, Chauntel Lucier
2675 Palmer, Suite B, Missoula, MT  59801


FAX Number

 329-1286


329-1324

Field Services Bureau

2121 Rosebud, Ste D
Billings, MT  59102
and
111 North Jackson, 1th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
  
Chief, Brenda Rush 655-7693
Business Process Manager, Kevin T Frank 655-7694
Business Process Manager, Margaret "Jane" Harper 655-7686
FAX Number 655-7691
Communication & Training Manager, Michael Mahoney 444-7877
FAX Number 444-0672

Central Document Processing Unit

111 North Jackson St, Suite 3A
PO Box 20295
Helena, MT  59620

  
Main Number - HMK Family Health Line 444-6971
Heathy Montana Kids (HMK) Toll Free 877-543-7669
HMK FAX Number 877-418-4533
Arcade Field Operation Manager 444-7887
Client Service Technician Supervisor, Toni Simon 444-5851
Client Service Technician, Robert Aasal 444-5931
Client Service Technician, Adam Baldwin 444-6928
Client Service Technician, Efrain Bravo 444-2847
Client Service Technician, Geziza "Zee" Eller 444-4593
Client Service Technician, Penny Harrison 444-3861
Client Service Technician, Colleen Lake 444-5975
Client Service Technician, Violet Malsor 444-3987
Client Service Technician, Heather Mitton 444-7842
Client Service Technician 444-3928
Client Service Technician 444-4644
Client Service Technician 444-5680
Client Service Technician 444-2847
Client Service Technician 444-5976

Field Services - Arcade

111 North Jackson St, 1st Floor
PO 202951
Helena, MT  59620

  
Client Service Eligibility Supervisor, Doug O'Dell 444-2792
Client Service Eligibility Supervisor 444-2724
Client Service Eligibility Coordinator, Michael Bentley 444-2869
Client Service Eligibility Coordinator, Jesse Gill 444-5308
Client Service Eligibility Coordinator, Joy Langstaff 444-5274
Client Service Eligibility Coordinator, Jack Lynch 444-4191
Client Service Eligibility Coordinator, Janet McConnell 444-6997
Client Service Eligibility Coordinator, Brenda Paulsen 444-5866
Client Service Eligibility Coordinator, Delores Pennington 444-5725
Client Service Eligibility Coordinator, Lori Trout 444-0573
Client Service Eligibility Coordinator, Erin Zeigler 444-0946
Client Service Eligibility Coordinator 444-5921
Client Service Eligibility Coordinator 444-5890
Client Service Eligibility Coordinator 444-6971
Client Plus Specialist, Corina "Cori" Kerins 444-6950
Client Plus Specialist, Laura Linnell 444-5901
Program Officer, Trinda Smith 444-3098
Special Programs Officer, Liz Lelacheur 444-6002

Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau (IHSB)

1400 Carter Drive
PO Box 202956
Helena, MT 59620-2956
Chief, Kane Quenemoen 447-4260
Budget Analyst, Andrea Goetsch 447-4265
Contract Administrative Assistant, Brenda Medvec 447-4270
FAX Number 447-4287

Food Distribution/Commodity Warehouse Program
 

1400 Carter Drive
PO Box 202956
Helena, MT 59620-2956
Supervisor, Forest Farris 447-4262
Program Officer 447-4263
FAX Number 447-4287
Program Officer, William Hardy
2121 Rosebud Dr, Suite D
Billings, MT 59102
FAX Number		 655-7634


655-7648

Commodity Warehouse

1400 Carter Drive
PO Box 202956
Helena, MT 59620-2956
Warehouse Foreman, Wayne Spiroff 447-4261
Warehouse Worker, Mike Blotsky 447-4261
Warehouse Worker, Shad West 447-4261
Heavy Equipment Operator, Ron Brug 444-4261
Heavy Equipment Operator, Corey Lucas 447-4261
Heavy Equipment Operator, Vic Spatzierath 447-4261
FAX Number 447-4287

HRDC Services Program

1400 Carter Drive
PO Box 202956
Helena, MT 59620-2956
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Supervisor 447-4267
Program Officer Julianna Crowley 447-4266
Program Officer, Duane Cunningham 447-4264
Program Officer, Laurie Foster 447-4269
Program Officer, Marcia Lemon 447-4276
FAX Number 447-4287
Program Officer, Sheri Shepherd
218 W Bell
Glendive MT 59330
FAX Number		 377-1300


377-1814

Program Officer, Stacey Wolf
1125 Oilfield Ave
Shelby MT  59474
FAX Number

434-7016
 


434-7014

Policy & Systems Bureau

111 North Jackson, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
Chief, Kathe Quittenton 444-9022
System Unit Manager 444-7605
FAX Number 444-2547

Medicaid (MA) Policy Unit

111 North Jackson, 3rd Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
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Manager, Christie Twardoski 444-1917
PAB Compliance Specialist, Debbie Bruce 444-4543
Presumptive Eligibility, Janet McConnell 444-6997
Refugee Program Specialist, Carol Carpenter 444-9291
FAX Number 444-2770
Family Medicaid Policy & QA Specialist, Jade Atkinson
826 Shoreline Dr, Polson, MT  59860
FAX Number		 883-7824
883-5320
Lead ABD Medicaid Program Specialist, Livingston, Nancy Clark
FAX Number		 823-5005
222-5742
ABD Medicaid Policy & QA Specialist, Browning, Barb Flamand
FAX Number		 338-2700
338-7769
Lead Family Medicaid Policy & QA Specialist, Kalispell, Teri McDonald
FAX Number		 755-8201
751-5929

SNAP Unit

111 North Jackson, 3th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
Manager, Melinda Cummings 444-5685
SNAP Lead Policy Specialist 444-1788
SNAP Supervisor, Tammy Poppe 444-9379
FAX Number 444-2770
SNAP EBT Issuance, Nancy Putz 444-4987
SNAP ME Specialist, Sheila Saltzman 444-0642
SNAP ME Specialist 444-7483
SNAP Program Specialist 444-4097
SNAP System Specialist, Susan Harr 444-0642
FAX Number 444-2547
Field QA Specialist, Hamilton, Vicki Smith 375-6088
Field QA Specialist, Miles City, Mary Hurr 874-3334
Field QA Specialist, Missoula, Lee Stephens 329-1290
Field QA Specialist, Thompson Falls, Nykolee Battles 827-8101

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program Unit

111 North Jackson, 5th Floor
PO Box 202925
Helena, MT 59620-2925
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Manager 444-9478
TANF Lead Policy Specialist, Stephanie Wilkins 444-0641
TANF Program Specialist 444-0640
TANF System Specialist 444-4139
FAX Number 444-0617
TANF WoRC Contract Monitor/Fiscal Specialist, Wendie Fredrickson 444-9812
FAX Number 444-2547
WoRC Monitor/TANF Participation Specialist, Havre, Lorrie Cofer
FAX Number		 265-5196
265-6919
WoRC Monitor/TANF Participation Specialist, Billings, Jody Frank
FAX Number		 655-7689
655-7691

MEDICAID & HEALTH SERVICES BRANCH

Medicaid Systems Support Program

121 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite C
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59601
MMIS Project Manager, Jerri Dagenais 442-6956
MMIS Project Manager, Michelle Gillespie 442-6969
MMIS Project Manager, Glen Gormely 442-6942
MMIS Project Manager, Gene Hermanson 442-6962
MMIS Business Analyst, Tanya George 442-6300
MMIS Business Analyst, Deborah Lane 442-6626
MMIS Business Analyst, Mary Lemieux 442-6656
MMIS Business Analyst, Fran O'Hara 442-6606
MMIS Business Analyst, Tim Peterson 459-8472
MMIS Business Analyst, Stacy Roope 442-6919
MMIS Business Analyst, Jeanne Thiel 442-6924
MMIS Business Analyst, Jean Truyter 442-6159
MMIS Business Analyst, Darci Wiebe 442-6320
MMIS Business Analyst 442-6985

ADDICTIVE & MENTAL DISORDERS DIVISION

555 Fuller Avenue
PO Box 202905
Helena, MT 59620
Main Number 444-3964
Administrator, Glenda Oldenburg 444-3969
Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Karl Rosston 444-3349
Office Manager 444-3907
MH Administrative Assistant, Yvonne Gentile 444-7209
FAX Number 444-4435

Chemical Dependency Bureau

555 Fuller Avenue
PO Box 202905
Helena, MT 59620
Chief, Joan Cassidy 444-6981
Continuum of Care Coordinator, Sue Rajacich 444-9304
Data Coordinator 444-9408
Program Monitoring & Data Officer, Mary Letang 444-9635
Program Planning & Outcome Officer, Jackie Jandt 444-9656
Program Officer, Isaac Coy 444-7922
Program Officer, Ken Taylor 444-1202
Program Officer, Curtis Weiler 444-7926

Mental Health Services Bureau

555 Fuller Avenue
PO Box 202905
Helena, MT 59620
Chief, Deb Matteucci 444-9567
Mental Health Information 888-866-0328
Community Resources & Support, Kristi Rydeen 444-9344
Behavioral Analyst, Deborah Rumberger 444-1955
Clinical Program Officer 444-3356
Mental Health Eligibility Specialist, Becky Corbett 444-9530
MMIS Analyst, Helen Higgins 444-3055
Medicaid Program Officer, Marcia Armstrong 444-2878
Planning Officer, Billings, Marlene Disburg Ross 655-7660
Program Officer, Linda Nelson 444-9330
Quality Assurance Manager, Bobbi Renner 444-4927
Community Program Officer, Anaconda, Kenneth Bell 563-7054
Community Program Officer, Billings, Ellen Goodnature 655-7622
Community Program Officer, Great Falls, Jane Wilson 454-6078
Community Program Officer, Miles City, Antonia Klein 234-1866
Community Program Officer, Missoula, Vicky Varichak 241-7369
Community Liaison Officer, Helena, Sarah Volesky 444-4513
Community Liaison Officer, Missoula, Patrick Wayne 396-2078
Community Liaison Officer, Missoula, Kristin Young 241-7226

Operations Bureau

555 Fuller Avenue
PO Box 202905
Helena, MT 59620
Chief, Jeff Lustgraaf 444-3964
Budget Officer, Karen Antonick 444-9311
Budget Officer, Janae Grotbo 444-3520
Contract Manager, Susan Haran 444-4423
Information Systems Manager, Dennis Prody 444-4922

Mental Health Nursing Care Center

800 Casino Creek Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
Administrator, Ron Balas 535-6932
FAX Number 535-2863
For a complete listing, see Lewistown

Montana Chemical Dependency Center

2500 Continental Drive
Butte, MT 59701
Main Number 496-5400
Administrator, Rona McOmber 496-5414
FAX Number 496-5437
For a complete listing, see Butte

Montana State Hospital

Warm Springs, MT 59756-0300
Administrator, John W Glueckert 693-7010
Hospital Operator 693-7000
FAX Number 693-7069
For a complete listing, see Warm Springs

DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION

111 North Sanders
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604
Main Number 444-2995
Main Number 444-4545
FAX Number 444-0230
Administrator, Rebecca De Camara 444-6951
Administrative Rules Coordinator, Melissa Higgins 444-5930

Developmental Disabilities Program

111 North Sanders, Room 305
Helena, MT 59604
Main Number 444-2995
FAX Number 444-0230
Program Director, Jeff Sturm 444-2695
Medical Director, Dr Jean Justad 444-4556
Psychiatric Consultant, Dr Robert Caldwell 444-5482
Children's Waiver Services, Jackie Emerson 444-4088
Community & Crisis Support Coordinator, Leslie Howe 444-4182
Crisis & Transition Specialist Supervisor, Connie Orr 444-3072
Crisis & Transition Specialist, Nathan Dudley 444-6904
Crisis & Transition Specialist, Billings, Cheryl Nystrom 259-8122
Crisis & Transition Specialist, Missoula, Nina Kahm 329-5434
Waiver Specialist, Novelene Martin 444-5662
Waiver Specialist, Joli Schroader 444-9647

Children's Mental Health Bureau

111 North Sanders, Room 307
Helena, MT 59620
Main Number 444-4545
FAX Number 444-5913
Chief, Bonnie Adee 444-1290
Clinical Program Officer, Dan Carlson-Thompson 444-3819
Clinical Program Officer, Jamie Stolte 444-7392
Clinical Program Officer, Diane White 444-1535
Clinical Program Officer, (CSCT), Jennifer "Zoe" Barnard 444-0941
Co-Occurring Grant Manager, Joclynn Ware 444-5979
Community Services Supervisor, Laura Taffs 444-1460
Family Liaison, Kandis Franklin 444-6018
Program Planning Supervisor, Dan Ladd 444-7064
QA Coordinator, Jane Bernard 444-1822
Administrative Assistant, Nancy Whitbeck-Nicholson 444-4532
Youth Coordinator, (VISTA), Tracy Stone 444-3814
South Western Regional Manager, Helena 444-5938
South Central Regional Manager, Billings, Laura Narum 254-7028
North Central Regional Manager, Great Falls, Christine Huber 454-6088
North Western Regional Manager, Kalispell, Joan Schmidt 257-3094
Western Regional Manager, Missoula, Joni Kicking Woman 329-1330
Eastern Regional Manager, Libby Carter 234-3070
Resources Manager, Region IV & V, Missoula, Cynthia Erler 329-1594
Regional Wrap Around Manager-West (Missoula), Conan Green 529-3706
Regional Wrap Around Manager-Central (Great Falls), Donna Marchington 454-6083
Regional Wrap Around Manager-East (Billings) 252-3436

Community Services Bureau

111 North Sanders, Room 305
Helena, MT 59604
Chief, Tim Plaska 444-3878
Part C Coordinator, Wendy Studt 444-5647

Financial Services Bureau

111 North Sanders, Room 305/307
Helena, MT 59604
Chief, Deann Willcut 444-1848
Budget Analyst, Jennifer Carlson 444-2965
Budget Analyst, Bill Wells 444-5649
Budget Analyst 444-0631
Data Analyst, Ryan Jose 444-6922
Grants & Contracts Manager, Stephanie Kindt 444-2664
Information System Specialist, Chet Williams 444-7754
Rates Project Manager, Kelly McNurlin 444-4215

Program Support Bureau

111 North Sanders, Room 305
Helena, MT 59604
Chief, Jannis Conselyea 444-6317
Eligibility Specialist, Carla Rime 444-6047
Training Information Systems Coordinator, Kathy Zeeck 444-6952
Administrative Support, Karen Cech 444-1831

Montana Developmental Center

310 4th Avenue, PO Box 87
Boulder, MT 59632-0087
Main Number 225-4411
Superintendent, Gene Haire 225-4410
FAX Number 225-4414
For a complete listing, see Boulder

HEALTH RESOURCES DIVISION

1400 Broadway, Room A206
Helena, MT 59620
Administrator, Duane Preshinger 444-4458
Big Sky Rx Program (Helena area) 444-1233
Big Sky Rx Program Toll Free Number 866-369-1233
Drug Prior Authorization (Helena) 443-6002
Drug Prior Authorization Toll Free Number 800-395-7961
Medicaid Prior Authorization Toll Free Number 800-262-1545
Medicaid Client Helpline 800-362-8312
Medicaid Provider Helpline 800-624-3958
Medicaid Transportation Toll Free Number 800-292-7114
Nurse First Client Assistance Helpline 800-330-7847
Plan First, Eligibility 855-854-1399
Xerox (Helena only) Medicaid Claims 442-1837
Xerox (Montana only) Medicaid Claims Payment Contractor Toll Free Number 800-624-3958
FAX Number 444-1861

Acute Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Rooms A201/A206
Helena, MT 59620
Main Number 444-4455
Chief, Dan Peterson 444-4144
Ambulance & Medicaid Transportation Program Officer, Jan Paulsen 444-4189
Big Sky Rx Eligibility Specialist, Elise Bailey 444-3534
Big Sky Rx Eligibility Specialist, Cindy Baum 444-3554
Big Sky Rx Eligibility Specialist, Kathryn "Kitty" Cutting 444-0297
Big Sky Rx Eligibility Specialist 444-3537
Big Sky Rx FAX Number 444-3486
Claims Resolution, Amber Sark 444-2764
Dental & Denturist Program Officer, Jan Paulsen 444-3182
Drug Rebate Program Coordinator, Roberta Sekora 444-3457
Drug Rebate Program Research Specialist, Bev Clark 444-6036
Drug Rebate Program Research Specialist, Shirley "Michaelanne" Fagnan 444-9674
Drug Rebate Program Research Specialist, Valerie St Clair 444-4518
Durable Medical Equipment Program Officer, Donna Shorten 444-5296
Medicaid Pharmacy Program Officer, Katie Hawkins 444-2738
Pharmacist, Dave Campana 444-5951
Pharmacy Assistance Supervisor 444-9197
Pharmacy Assistance Program Officer, Christina David 444-3008
Therapies, School Base Services & School Administrative Claiming Program Officer, Rena Steyaert 444-4066
FAX Number 444-1861

Financial Services & Operations Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room A107
Helena, MT 59620
Chief, Beckie Beckert-Graham 444-3681
Contract Specialist, Danielle Williams 444-9745
Financial Specialist, Amber Bell 444-4565
Financial Specialist, Mary Munger 444-1571
Financial Specialist, Meghan Peel 444-9283
Administrative Support, Lorrie Biltoft 444-5905
Administrative Support, Sandra Mittleider 444-0992

Hospital & Clinical Services Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room A104
Helena, MT 59620
Main Number 444-4455
Chief, Brett Williams 444-3634
Supervisor, Shaunda Hildebrand 444-4587
ASC, Dialysis, FQHC, IHS, Program Officer, John Hein 444-4349
Claims Resolution Specialist, Kathi Salome 444-7002
Hospital & Clinic Services Analyst, Donald Holmlund 444-0061
Hospital Case Manager, Transplants, Jennifer Wilhoit 444-7018
Hospital, RHC Program Officer, Rey Busch 444-4834
PPS Hospitals, Jennifer Wilhoit 444-7018
Settlements Program Officer, Thom Warsinski 444-2850
FAX Number 444-4441

Managed Care Bureau

1400 Broadway, Room A206
Helena, MT 59620
Main Number 444-4455
Chief, Mary Noel 444-4146
Physician Services Supervisor, Bob Wallace 444-5778
Care Management Analyst, Nurse First, Kathy Wilkins 444-0937
Health Improvement Officer, Wendy Sturn 444-1292
Managed Care Analyst, Plan First, Conice "Kriss" Hensley 444-5928
Medicaid Child & Maternal Health Nurse, EPSDT, Leigh Ann Holmes 444-0950
Passport Program Officer, John Hoffland 444-0991
Physician Claims Analyst, Brenda Beardslee 444-3337
Physician Program Officer, Connie Olson 444-3995
Physician Program Specialist, Beverly Hertweck 444-9633
Physician Program Specialist, TEAMCARE 444-9673
FAX Number 444-1861

SENIOR & LONG TERM CARE DIVISION

2030 11th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
Administrator, Kelly Williams 444-4147
FAX Number 444-7743
Elder Abuse Toll Free Number 800-551-3191

Adult Protective Services Bureau

2030 11th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
Chief, Michael Hagenlock 444-9810
Program Officer 444-5707
FAX Number 444-7743
Adult Protective Services, Region 4
2030 11th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
Supervisor, Larriann Murphy 444-5987
Social Worker, Peggy Colvin 444-1312
Social Worker, Cindy Paradis 444-1348
FAX Number 444-1681

Aging Services Bureau

2030 11th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
Chief, Charlie Rehbein 444-7788
Information & Assistance, Kerrie Reidelbach 444-0998
Legal Developer, John McCrea 444-7783
State Long Term Care Ombudsman, Connie LaSalle 444-7785
Assistant State Long Term Care Ombudsman, Linda Skiles-Hadduck 444-6995
Program Officer, Glenna Kurns 444-7786
Program Officer 444-7782
Program Officer 444-7787
State Health Insurance Program, Kimme Evermann 444-7870
Assistant State Health Insurance Program, Janet Stellmon 444-7784
Administrative Support, Linda Reeves 444-7781
Aging Hotline 800-332-2272

Centralized Services Bureau

2030 11th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
Chief, Joe Weber 444-4143
Fiscal Officer, Cathy Scarff 444-1956
Administrative Assistant, Linda Owen 444-1591
Administrative Support, Jean Bond 444-4541

Community Services Bureau

2030 11th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
Chief, James Driggers 444-4544
Program Manager, Cecilia Cowie 444-4150
Program Manager, Abby Holm 444-4564
Program Manager, Robin Homan 444-4131
Program Specialist, Craig Bender 444-4376
Claims Examiner, Sandy Karrick-Nelson 444-4142
Regional Program Officer, Kieran Roberts 444-1707

Nursing Facility Services Bureau

2030 11th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
Chief, Rick Norine 444-4209
Human Service Specialist, Becky McAnally 444-3997
Program Officer, Steve Blazina 444-4129

Eastern Montana Veterans Home

2000 Montana Avenue
Glendive, MT 59330
Administrative Officer, Nancy Lane 345-8855
FAX Number 345-8121

Montana Veterans Home

400 Veterans Way, PO Box 250
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Superintendent, Joren Underdahl 892-3256
FAX Number 892-0256

OPERATIONS SERVICES BRANCH

Management & Fair Hearings

Operation Research

111 North Sanders, Room 110
Helena, MT 59604
TOP
Financial Specialist Supervisor, Eric Higginbotham 444-6938
Operations Research Analyst, Brain McGuire 444-2748

Financial Management

111 North Sanders, Room 110
Helena, MT 59604
TOP

  
Financial Manager, Sheri Vukasin 444-9664
Budget Analyst, Mary Gee 444-6984
Budget Analyst,, Mae Schwartz 444-4691

Office of Fair Hearings

2401 Colonial Drive, 3rd Floor
Helena, MT 59620-2953
Main Number 444-2470
Chief, Bridgitt Erickson 444-2472
Presiding Official, Hearing Officer 444-5973
Hearing Officer, Jim Keil 444-0797
Hearing Officer, Harlan Rudolph 444-5914
Hearing Officer, Joseph Sternhagen 444-9088
Administrative Assistant 444-2470
FAX Number 444-3980

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

111 North Sanders, Room 103
Helena, MT 59604
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Administrator, Marie Matthews 444-9407
AARA Compliance Specialist, Jean Schiller 444-6055
Fiscal Policy Analyst, Ilia Balsley 444-4180
Fiscal Policy Analyst, Christine Dighans 444-3086
Fiscal Policy Analyst, Roger Schlosser 444-5957

Fiscal Operations Bureau

111 North Sanders, Room 108
Helena, MT 59604
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Chief, Bill Alger 444-5369
Administrative Support, Marcene Stapley 444-3130
FAX Number 444-9763

Cost Accounting Section

111 North Sanders, Rm 108
Helena, MT  59620

  
Fiscal Manager, Andrew Vann 444-5909
Accountant, Renee Foster 444-4052
Accountant, Shannon McMaster 444-9045
Accountant 444-5934

Federal Reporting & General Ledger Section

111 North Sanders, Rm 109
Helena, MT  59620
Fiscal Manager, Connie Simurdak 444-5947
Supervisor, Steve Harr 444-3941
Supervisor, Yvonne Sutliff 444-4053
Accountant, Caroline Edquist 444-4062
Accountant, Kathy Koenig 444-4134
Accountant, Tresha Kuperus 444-4059
Accountant, Keith Pickering 444-4034
Accountant, Roxianne Verworn 444-4538
Accountant 444-4802
Accountant 444-7049

Medicaid & CHIP Finance Section

111 North Sanders, Rm 103
Helena, MT  59620

  
Manager, Darla Tenter 444-1671
Accountant, Rick Dendinger 444-3823
Accountant, Karen Lorenz 444-2797
Budget Analyst, Chad Goodman 444-3716

Operations & Contracts Payments Section

111 North Sanders, Rm 108
Helena, MT  59620
Fiscal Manager, Judy Pillen 444-4937
Accounting Supervisor, Susan Austad 444-4060
Accountant, Cheri Strong 444-4072
Accounting Specialist, Jay Duncan 444-5966
Accounting Technician, Monique England 444-5932
Accounting Technician, Dustin Hendrickson 444-4257
Accounting Technician, Kathy Keller 444-4051
Accounting Technician, Chris Smith 444-4049
Accounting Technician, Linda Stueven 444-5933
Accounting Technician, 444-6012
Accounting Technician 444-7355

Payroll Section

111 North Sanders, Rm 201
Helena, MT  59620
Payroll Supervisor, Barbara Weston 444-4054
Payroll Technician, Jennifer Baron 444-5636
Payroll Technician, David Tallman 444-3873
FAX Number 444-6912

Office of Budget & Finance

111 North Sanders, Room 110
Helena, MT 59601
Chief, Scott Sim 444-4216
Budget Analyst, Monica Hagman 444-2787
Budget Analyst, Janet Lauf 444-4578
Budget Analyst, Deanna Ziesman 444-3269

Support Services Bureau

111 North Sanders, Rm 103
Helena, MT 59620
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Chief, Becky Schlauch 444-4690

Internal Support

111 North Sanders, Rm 3, 4, 5 & 8
and
1400 Broadway, Rm A111
Helena, MT  59620
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Internal Support Manager, Debbie Smithson 444-3912
DPHHS Mailroom Supervisor, Lee Davis 444-3453
DPHHS Mailroom, Aaron Gilman 444-3453
Cogswell Mailroom, Tim Isaacson 444-9524
Forms & Records, Sandra Pfeiffer 444-3453
DOA Quick Copy/Sanders Building, Rick Gunter 444-2583
FAX Number 444-7358

Records & Lease Management

111 North Sanders, Rm 103
Helena, MT  59620
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Records & Lease Specialist, Theresa Rush 444-4547

Reimbursement & Fianancial Investigations Section

111 North Sanders, Rm 105
Helena, MT  59620
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Manager, Teddi Everett 444-4497
Supervisor, Aimee Collison 444-3094
Supervisor, Jackie Love 444-4495
Financial Investigator, Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center & Montana Developmental Center, Debbie Peterson 444-3416
Financial Investigator, Montana Chemical Dependency Center, Kay Mulcahy 496-3864
Financial Investigator, Montana State Hospital, Calvin Trainor 693-7229
Financial Investigator, Montana State Hospital, Tedd Weldon 693-7505
Financial Investigator, Montana Veterans Home, Peggy Bennetts 496-5407
Billing Clerk, Sharon Deboer 444-4499
Billing Clerk, Rita Frankforter 444-2019
Billing Clerk, Becky Nettleton 444-4498
Billing Clerk 444-5443
Billing Clerk 444-3097

Business Operations Services

111 North Sanders, Rm 103
Helena, MT  59620
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Manager, Terri Johns 444-9791

Accounts Receivable Unit

111 North Sanders, Rm 104
Helena, MT  59620
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AR & Internal Control Specialist, Beth Lewis 444-7344
Lead Worker, Kelly Crosier 444-4061
Accounting Technician (Med Needy), Erin Cobban 444-3961
Accounting Technician, Kathleen Frandsen 444-4230
Collections Specialist, Becky Putnam 444-5945

Procurement & Contracts Unit

111 North Sanders, Rm 8
Helena, MT  59620
Supervisor, Jennifer Garza 444-2851
Contracts Officer, Kim Hayes 444-4504
Purchasing Officer Christine Petrosky 444-0546

QUALITY ASSURANCE DIVISION

2401 Colonial Drive, 3rd Floor
Helena, MT 59620-2953
Administrator, Jeff Buska 444-5401
Deputy Administrator, Roy Kemp 444-2868
Information Systems Analyst 444-4679
Administrative Assistant, Kathy Cook 444-0507
FAX Number 444-3980

Audit Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive, 3rd Floor
Helena, MT 59620-2953
Chief, Carol Bondy 444-5908
Auditor, Dick Bridegroom 444-4155
Auditor, David Hanson 444-0161
Auditor, Clint Ohman 444-4177
Auditor, Scott Scanson 444-4554
Auditor, William Schmidt 444-5944
Auditor, Adam Stoll 444-4159
FAX Number 444-3980

Certification Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive
PO Box 202953
Helena, MT 59620-2953
Main Number 444-2099
Chief, Jill Caldwell 444-2038
Certified Nurse Assistant Registry, Madeline Boehm 444-4980
CLIA Program Manager, Ed Adams 444-1451
Deputy State Fire Marshall, Todd Boucher 444-4170
HF Surveyor Supervisor, LaDawn Whiteside 444-4463
Administrative Support, Carla Black 444-5380
Administrative Support 444-2099
Home Health Toll Free Number 800-762-4618
NH Staff Abuse Reporting Line 444-4193
FAX Number 444-3456

Licensure Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive
Helena, MT 59620-2953
Main Number 444-2676
Chief, Becky Fleming-Siebenaler 444-7770
Health Care Facility Program Manager, Traci Clark 444-1575
Program Manager, Kathy Lubke 444-9519
CD Evaluator, Heather Taylor 444-4901
Community Residential Program Manager, Julie Fink

Anaconda office		 444-6587

563-3448
Community Residential Administrative Assistant, Kathy Cook 444-2921
Construction Consultant, Joseph Merrill 444-6794
HC Facility Surveyor, Harry Dziak 444-0572
HC Facility Surveyor, Shelley Lowe 444-9138
HC Facility Surveyor, Missoula, Thad Person 329-1318
Medical Marijuana Program Manager, Rachel Kynett 444-1441
Medical Marijuana Program, Amy Goetze 444-5211
Permit Technician, Monica Taylor 444-2746
Permit Technician 444-5247
Radiological Health Coordinator 444-2868
Administrative Support 444-5211
FAX Number 444-1742
Child Care Licensing
Child Care Licensing Program Manager, Stephanie Goetz 444-1510
Child Care Specialist, Anna Haire 444-1954
Child Care Specialist, Penny Job 444-3074
Child Care Specialist, Gloria Tatchell 444-1954
Licensing Technician, Suzanne Graveley 444-2012
Administrative Support, Mary Stukaloff 444-9460

Program Compliance Bureau

2401 Colonial Drive, 2nd Floor
Helena, MT 59620-2953
Chief, Michelle, Truax 444-4120
HIPAA Program Officer 444-4171
FAX Number 444-1829
Program Integrity Section
2401 Colonial Drive, 2nd Floor
Helena, MT 59620-2953
Claims & Recovery & IPV Supervisor, Stephen Kranich 444-9356
Quality Control & PERM Supervisor 444-1441
Financial Specialist, Roy Hinman 444-0013
Financial Specialist, Monica West 444-9365
Financial Specialist/Statistician, Rolene Benson 444-9361
Program Compliance Auditor 444-9085
Program Integrity Auditor, Cheri Albertson 444-4508
Program Integrity Auditor, Toni Austad
PO Box 584
Lincoln, MT  59639		 362-4937

 
Program Integrity Auditor, Rhonda Strainer 444-3034
Program Integrity Auditor 444-4166
Program Integrity Investigator, Jody Jergeson 444-1582
Program Integrity Investigator, Nancy White 444-4240
Program Integrity Investigator 444-9355
Program Integrity Auditor, Recipient Fraud Referral Hot Line 800-201-6308
Surveillance Utilization & Review Section
2401 Colonial Drive, 2nd Floor
Helena, MT 59620-2953
Supervisor, Jennifer Irish 444-4586
Program Integrity Auditor, Nancy Barry 444-5971
Program Integrity Auditor, Susan Bomar 444-6977
Program Integrity Auditor, Barbara Doggett 444-4281
Program Integrity Auditor, Michael Murry 444-4168
Program Integrity Auditor, Kay Propst
848 Bass Lane
Corvallis, MT  59828		 961-3596

 
Program Integrity Auditor, Jennifer Tucker 444-4167
Program Integrity Auditor 444-9353
Program Integrity Auditor 444-0911
Program Integrity Auditor 444-4171
FAX Number 444-0778
Third Party Liability
2401 Colonial Drive, 2nd Floor
Helena, MT 59620-2953
Supervisor, David Schiefen 444-6004
Carrier Code Assignment/THPL Screen Updates 443-1365
Financial Investigator, Julie Davis 444-4172
Financial Investigator, Helen Taffs 444-4552
Lien & Estate Recovery Specialist 444-4157
Program Officer, Lana Haynes 444-7313
Health Insurance Premium Payment (Outside Helena) Toll Free Number 800-694-3084
 
Health Insurance Premium Payment FAX Number 444-1829

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION

2827 Airport Road
Helena, MT 59601
Administrator, Stuart Fuller 444-2794
Contracts Monitor, Cherelyn Routzahn 444-1367
Contract Specialist, Amy Blixt 444-0981
Health Information Technology Manager, Camie Zufelt 444-0928
Security & Compliance Manager, Jackie Thiel 444-6983
Security Business Analyst, Chris Silvonen 444-5794
FAX Number 444-4555

Information Systems Bureau

2831 Airport Road

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Chief, Dan Forbes 444-1794
FAX Number 444-9739
Application Development & Support Section (ADSS)

2831 Airport Road
Helena, MT 59601
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Information Systems Manager, Lynn Maki 444-2710
Lead Computer Application Engineer, Kathy Burt 444-1404
Lead Computer Application Engineer, Marty Wangen 444-5994
Lead Computer Application Engineer, Alan Wintersteen 444-4130
Computer Application Engineer, Candace Coefield 444-4321
Computer Application Engineer, Lynne Coon 444-3006
Computer Application Engineer, Shane Echo 444-4080
Computer Application Engineer, Emil Glatz 444-5996
Computer Application Engineer, Paul Parker 444-4379
Computer Application Engineer, Dan Stone 444-4082
Computer Application Engineer, Brad Villa 444-0657
Computer Application Engineer 444-9618
Computer Application Engineer 444-5489
Computer Programmer, Robin Baker 444-7439
Computer Programmer, Tim Determan 444-0902
Computer Programmer, Sasha Harlow 444-4079
Computer Programmer, Richard Jokela 444-5986
Computer Programmer, Ken Martinelli 444-4078
Computer Programmer, Michael Murphy 444-0922
Database & Web Group (DAWG)

2823 Airport Road
Helena, MT 59620
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Information Systems Manager, Jeff Holm 444-0113
Web Administrator, Jim Burton 444-3070
Systems Administrator, Doug Holly 444-9554
Database Administrator, Mark Malensek 444-1974
Database Administrator, Valentine Mungyeh 444-0519
Database Administrator, Chuck Noziska 444-9552

Network & Communications Bureau

111 North Sanders, Room 204
Helena, MT 59620
Chief, Teri Lundberg 444-1922
Network Systems Manager, Dave Johnson 444-1670
Network Systems Manager, Jerry Marks 444-9601
Network Systems Analyst, Shawn Beckman 444-3948
Network Systems Analyst, Greg Bratcher 444-0997
Network Systems Analyst, David Good 444-1916
Network Systems Analyst, Kathleen Kershaw 444-1652
Network Systems Analyst, Chad Kroll 444-5965
Network Systems Analyst, Jarrod Lindseth (Billings) 657-3176
Network Systems Analyst, Chris Manning 444-0986
Network Systems Analyst, Casey McMahon 444-6043
Network Systems Analyst, Susan Spatzierath 444-5630
Network Systems Analyst, Darran Trench 444-5268
Network Systems Analyst, Rick Wilkowski 444-4520
Network Systems Analyst, Jerrod Williams 444-5487
Network Systems Analyst, Steve Wilson 444-1832
Network & Security Unit
Systems Security Officer, Colleen Llewellyn 444-9406
Computer Security Specialist, Christi Mock 444-9602
Computer Security Specialist, Karen Whyde 444-7463
FAX Number 444-5924
DPHHS Technology Services Center (Help Desk)

111 North Sanders, Room 204
Helena, MT  59620
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Main Number 444-9500
Supervisor, Sue Ann Tack 444-4597
Computer Support Specialist, James Haun 444-9641
Computer Support Specialist, Chris Matson 444-4598
Computer Support Specialist, Brad Ottoson 444-5929
Computer Support Specialist, Brad Ricker 444-7497
Computer Support Specialist, John Sutherland 444-5283
FAX Number 444-5924
Presumptive Eligibility for Medicaid 800-932-4453

Project Management Bureau

2827 Airport Road
Helena, MT 59601
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Chief, Harold Bruce 444-0639
Supervisor, Justyn Katsilas 444-0647
CAPS, CCUBS, OPM Project Manager, Mike Earley 444-0655
Project Manager, Becky Giono 444-4137
Project Manager, Cory Mabry 444-4133
Project Manager, Marcie Tomas (Thompson Falls) 827-8106
Project Manager 444-0656
Business Analyst, Dianna Lee 444-0433
Business Analyst, Bekki Wehner 444-1911
Computer Support Specialist, Randy Haight 444-1268
Computer Support Specialist, Laurence Marshall 444-6751
FAX Number 444-4555
Deloitte Help Desk 855-682-4463
Northrop Grumman Help Desk 444-4125
Northrop Grumman Help Desk Toll Free 800-285-2361