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. She is currently serving her first year in her first term. Shannone serves on the Board Development Committee.
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 the Board in 2019 and is serving his first term.
Community Volunteer
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.
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.
Attorney, Boone Karlberg P.C.
Jaymie was born in Tarrytown, New York, but spent the majority of his childhood in Minnesota. He moved to Bozeman, Montana, in 1985 to attend Montana State University. Upon graduation, he moved to Denver to work for Chatfield Dean investment bankers. In 1992, Jaymie returned to Montana to attend The University of Montana School of Law. Jaymie and his wife, Kristen, are outdoor enthusiasts, as are their three children. The family spends their summers and winters boating, camping, hiking, fishing, and skiing.
Jaymie has been a board member since 2016 and is in his second year of his second term. Jaymie serves on Executive Committee.
Chief Executive Officer, Missoula Organization of REALTORS® (MOR)
Jim Bachand has served as chief executive officer of Missoula Organization of REALTORS® (MOR) since October of 2019. Jim’s past experience includes divisional Chief Operation Officer positions for 3 of the top 5 USA financial services organizations (Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and the ‘last Bank’ Washington Mutual ‘WaMu’). B.A. from University of Montana, so yes, a proud Grizzly fan; Master’s in leadership in human systems and organizational design, a certified executive leadership coach and several national leadership awards for work in DE&I and mergers/acquisitions in the bank industry.
Assistant Director of Field Education/Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, University of Montana
Jen is a professor at the University of Montana in Missoula in the School of Social Work and has over 20 years’ experience working as a social worker in the Missoula community. During this time, Jen has worked with youth in foster care, individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of intimate partner violence, migrant workers, and those with refugee status. Jen possesses a broad range of social work skills and experience including direct service, case management, nonprofit leadership, research, grant writing, and political advocacy. Her first job in the field of social work was with Youth Homes, where she worked as a Therapeutic Youth Care Worker at the Tom Roy Youth Guidance Home (2002-2007). It was a rewarding and fulfilling experience which led her to pursue her master’s degree in social work at the University of Montana.
Born and raised in New York State, Jen moved to Montana over 24 years ago to work as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer. When not working at the University, you can find her kayaking, camping, cross-country skiing, or traveling the globe!
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.
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
Cori Stern’s career began as a licensed adolescent addiction counselor in Minneapolis, even spending time in Switzerland working with adults struggling with addiction. For eight years, she traveled the world as an international flight attendant, but that didn’t stop her from continuing to work in the social service field. When she wasn’t traveling, Cori was a women’s advocate for the YWCA of Chicago and volunteered as an English tutor for children with a refugee organization.
In 2012, Cori and her husband Eric moved from Chicago to Missoula. She is now a mother to three children and an active community member. She volunteers with the YWCA, is a CASA of Missoula advocate for eleven years, and received the CASA of the year award for Montana in 2014. Over the years, Cori worked with Youth Homes team members to the kids she worked with as a CASA. Cori and her husband are licensed foster parents and adopted their youngest daughter through Child and Family Services.
When she isn’t running kids around town or volunteering, you will find Cori trail running with her friends or training for a race. She has a passion for cooking and loves to host dinner parties for her friends.
Professor Emeritus, Social Work and Professor/Director Emeritus Environmental Studies Program, University of Montana. Over the decades have served on board and as chair of many social service and conservation/environmental non-profits. My wife, Susan, and I are past board members and chairs of Youth Homes. Youth Homes provides essential quality care to area children and youth and I enthusiastically and respectful support their critical work.
P.O. Box 7616
Missoula, MT 59807-7616
Telephone: (406) 721-2704
Fax: (406) 721-0034
Tax ID #: 81-0331313
