Eric Petersen
President
Owner, PETES Electric
Eric studied Applied Physics at Pacific Lutheran University and Electrical Engineering at the University of North Dakota. Eric has devoted much of his time to serving on boards, including the 8th District Electrical Workers Pension and Annuity Secretary of the Board in 2018 and 2019, Montana GRIP Board of Directors, and the Missoula Building Industry Association in addition to Youth Homes. Eric also works as an electrical engineer and is proud to run a family owned electrical contracting business.
Eric is a devoted family man. He and his wonderful wife are kept on their toes by their children and pets. Eric is motivated and inspired by his travels and makes the time in his busy schedule to downhill ski in the winter and boat and camp in the summer.
Eric joined our board in 2019.
Reghan Brandt
VICE PRESIDENT
Account Executive, Columbia Pacific Finance
Reghan has worked in the insurance sector for over 15 years and founded Columbia Pacific Finance and Loss Run Pro. She has been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to grow both of her companies through mentorship from many industry leaders. Reghan currently manages an unbelievable team of young professionals who are passionate about what they do in the heart of Missoula, MT.
On a personal note, Reghan has three sons (5 years, 3 years, and 5 months) and an amazing husband, who is her best friend and life partner.
Harry Saxton
Secretary/Treasurer
Former Aerospace Executive & Community Advocate
Harry was born and raised in Southern California. On a NROTC Scholarship, he attended Stanford University where he earned a master’s degree and, after serving four years in the Navy, a doctorate degree in Materials Science and Engineering. During his professional career, Harry participated in a number of defense related activities including research and development, engineering design, production, and field testing while employed by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, and Lockheed Martin. During that period, Harry served in a number of management capacities before retiring as President of Lockheed Martin Nevada Technologies headquartered in Las Vegas.
Harry and his wife, Betsy, have four children and four grandchildren scattered throughout the western US. Harry enjoys hiking, skiing, flying gliders, and he and Betsy enjoy traveling internationally and beekeeping.
Harry joined the Board in the fall of 2019 and serves on the Finance and Risk Management Committees. Betsy is also a long-time volunteer and past member of the Youth Homes Board, so Harry has played many supporting roles over the years.
Shannone Hart
PAST President
Realtor, Keller Williams Fidelity Group
Shannone is a realtor with Keller Williams Fidelity Group. Over the years, she has happily volunteered for organizations including Missoula Rotary, Toastmasters, Missoula Businesswomen’s Network, Dubbers Care, Chicks n Chaps, the Western Montana Gay and Lesbian Center, and The Dan Fox Foster Care Program.
She and her husband, KC, have two sons, Jackson and Tanner. In addition to their sons, many other children have called Shannone and KC’s house home, including multiple foreign exchange students, at-risk youth, and college students in need of housing while attending school.
She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, traveling, Grizzly Football, spending time at Flathead Lake, and being a Great Auntie to Claire and Esmee. Shannone is passionate about helping children and believes that Youth Homes serves an important need in Montana.
Shannone rejoined our board in 2018. Previously, she served from 2006 to 2013 and was Board President in 2010 and 2011.
Jen Barile
MEMBER AT LARGE
Assistant Director of Field Education/Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Montana School of Social Work
Shannon Hilliard
Member
Broker/Partner, Ink Realty Group
Shannon is returning to the board for a new term in 2023, having previously served beginning in 2011. Shannon has a B.S. from the University of Idaho in Therapeutic Recreation, and started her career in 1998 working in Anchorage, AK at McClaughlin Youth Center with incarcerated youth. After moving to Montana she worked for a wilderness assessment program called Explorations in Trout Creek before deciding to shift to a business career, and continue to support Youth through her volunteer efforts.
Shannon is currently is a Broker/Partner for Ink Realty Group in Missoula, MT and an advocate for Youth in the community. Her passions include all things Real Estate, whitewater rafting, skiing with family, and helping make the world a better place for kids.
Kim Kahle
Member
Owner, The 406 Properties
Kim Kahle was born and raised in Missoula, MT and can’t imagine calling anywhere else home. She has been a Real Estate Broker for 23 years and owns her own company, The 406 Properties. She specializes in residential and land, but her true passion is land development and alongside her father has developed hundreds of recreational properties throughout Montana.
Kim and her husband Kris have been married for 36 years and together they have one daughter. When not busy with her 3 golden retrievers, she enjoys spending time in Alaska fishing and rooting on the Gonzaga basketball team. Kim feels that every child deserves the best possible life and hopes her time and efforts with Missoula Youth Homes helps those children achieve that.
Alex Cimperman
Member
Supervisor of Finance, ALPS Lawyers Malpractice Insurance
Christian Wohfeil
Member
Realtor, Revel Real Estate
Christian first came to Montana as a young teenager and moved for good in 1999. A resident of Missoula since 2005, Christian is a Leadership Missoula alum who has volunteered with Blackstone’s Ruffatto Business Startup Challenge and Defenders of Wildlife. He is constantly awed by Montana’s vast landscape and the fragility of the wilderness.
Christian is most content when traversing Montana’s mountains on horseback, hiking Mount Sentinel with his two golden retrievers, or exploring a remote, international hot or cold spot far away.