Executive Officers
Dustin Leftridge, ASUM President &
Tara Ness, ASUM Vice-President
Dustin and Tara ran together on a vision of greater student involvement and sustainability. Both have been active on campus in various student groups including MontPIRG, Students for Economic and Social Justice, Amnesty International, and Wool Warriors Knitting Club. In their free time, they enjoy climbing trees, reading profound literature, and competing in Mario Kart tournaments. Dustin is majoring in Geology and Political Science and Tara is a Biology student pursuing a minor in Chemistry.
Erica Henderson, Business Manager
Before coming to this great university in Missoula, Montana, I spent my time enjoying my childhood in Central Oregon. I am now in my third year at UM and am studying business finance and economics, with hopes of attending law school as well as earning my MBA. The only way that I can possibly sum up my variety of interests, is to say that I enjoy going wherever life takes me. I do, however, hope that life will include many more camping trips, sunsets on the beach, long tennis matches, and of course hours spent with friends sitting in a coffee shop with a double shot latte in hand. I am excited about this year, which I will spend a large part of serving as your business manager. My office doors will always remain open and I welcome anyone who would like to stop by, even if it's just to chat.
Senators
Janelle Chapman
I am from San Antonio, Texas. I am a psychology major and I hope to go into Real Estate. I enjoy Reading, horseback riding, hanging with friends watching movies or getting coffee. This summer i plan on getting my Real Estate license. I will be returning to the U in the fall as a Junior.
Jacob Childers
I am currently a Junior in International Relations and International Development. I plan to focus on the development of Sub-Sahara Africa after my graduation. I enjoy anything that has to do with the outdoors, as well as keeping up to date with the global events. I study the Arabic Language and spent the summer of 07 in Egypt taking courses. I enjoy being involved in campus and community and look forward to serving again on ASUM.
Emily Cossitt
I am a Montana girl. I love to travel. I'm always here for suggestions and to try to make positive long-lasting improvements. I love sushi, tempura, and curry. I will respect you, and the environment.
Jedediah Cox
Member of the General Education Transfer Committee of the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education since 2006. ASUM Senator 2005-2006 and Student-At-Large 2006-2007. I enjoy hunting, fishing, climbing, folfing, and floating the Blackfoot River.
Abbey Effertz
My name is Abbey Effertz and I am from Bismarck, North Dakota. Track and Field brought me to the University of Montana, and I am studying Communication with a minor in Biology. I look forward to representing the student body here at the University of Montana, and believe this year's senate will achieve great accomplishments.
Matthew Fennel
I am from Raleigh, North Carolina. I am a declared double major in Art and Social Work and a double minor in Drama and Non-profit administration. I've been active President of the Student Social Work Association since Fall of 06'. My favorite color is green. I don't get out enough.
Eric Fulton
Hi, my name is Eric Fulton. I grew up in Kalispell Montana, and attended Flathead High School until I came to the University of Montana. While I was in high school I participated in; Speech and Debate, Jr. Miss (I was an escort), Student Council, Advanced Technology, Boys State, Boys Nation, Acting, Tennis, and National Honors Society. I liked to keep busy.
Currently I am a sophomore studying Management Information Systems and Entertainment Management. My freshman year I worked as a Residential Technology Assistant in Duniway hall, and was appointed ASUM Senator mid year - giving me some experience for this upcoming year. I am also a proud member of the newly chartered Kappa Sigma Fraternity in the Delta Omicron chapter. As for my personal life...it's fun. That is as succinct as I can get. During my summers I usually like to go hiking, climbing, play tennis, golf, etc. Sadly I gave up all of those things to intern at Occidental Petroleum - however I plan on making up missed time in the fall though spending as much time in beautiful Montana as I can. Of course, I also look forward to an amazing year working for the students of the University of Montana. They make my college experience worth it.
Alexander Gosline
Senator Gosline is a junior here at The University of Montana majoring in Finance and Information Systems. He became a member of the ASUM Senate in the spring of 2007. He likes to define his seat on the senate as one "for the students". He is involved in many things around the campus, including The Advocates, The Undergraduate Peer Advising Program, many intramurals, Intervarsity, Catholic Campus Ministries and he is working on creating the UM Men's Soccer Club. If you do not see him on campus, you can probably catch him working at Zumiez in the Southgate mall or eating his favorite food at El Cazador. Senator Gosline is also an avid musician, and you should definitely check out a show with his latest band, "Twinkie and The Cream Fillers" when they play around Missoula. If you would like to contact Senator Gosline, you may reach him by calling the ASUM office at 243-2451, or you may email him at alexander.gosline@umontana.edu.
Allie Harrison
Allie Harrison is serving her second term as an ASUM Senator. Allie is a junior majoring in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Law. She is a member of the Davidson Honors College, serves as President of the UM College Republicans and is a member of the University Area Neighborhood Council. Born and raised in Missoula, Montana, Allie grew up believing in the importance of community involvement. She is committed to public service and stands firm in her conviction that, in every aspect of life, character matters most.
Trevor Hunter
As an ASUM Senator, I bring experience, dedication, and honesty to all work that I have done and will do within ASUM. My goal on ASUM will be to continue and try to make ASUM more directed towards student issues and concerns. One necessary skill that I have is to not take myself too seriously while involved in ASUM; this has been a problem in the past. Senators need to realize that the work we do shouldn't be for personal or political gain, it should always be for the betterment of University of Montana student life on campus - plain and simple.
Shannon Kuhn
Ahoy! I am an Environmental Studies junior from Anchorage, Alaska. I ran for ASUM because I beleive sustainability and environmental ethics are a responsibility of a higher education institution, and I want to ensure actions and business practices that are in alignment with these goals. I am currently involved with MontPIRG, ASUM Recycling Oversight Committee, and am interning with the Biomimicry Institute this fall. I plan to work in the emerging field of sustainable business and green building; leading outdoor trips and teaching environmental education to middle school students on the side. Some of the things I love to do are eating, hiking, canoeing, exploring, traveling, african dance, biking, baking, getting my hands dirty, and black and white photography.
Sean Morrison
I grew up on an equestrian stable my parents built after moving to Helena, Montana twenty-one years ago. My three siblings all attended the University of Montana, and I enrolled in 2004. I am majoring in English Literature with minors in both Economics and French. I have no definite plans for life after college, although I frequently entertain the idea of writing.
Kip Rand
Kipling Thomas Rand, Kip for short, was born December 7, 1986 in Seattle. When he was five years old, his family settled in Boise, Idaho. After graduating from Boise High in 2005, Kip chose to attend the University of Montana, based on the availability of outdoor activities and a general "good feeling" about the student community and the city of Missoula. Kip, currently in his junior year, is majoring in history with a minor in political science and is planning on eventually pursuing a career as a high school history teacher. When he is not deliberating and legislating in the hallowed halls of collegiate power, Kip enjoys reading, good food, a variety of outdoor activities, and the company of good friends.
Ali Tabibinejad
Ali Tabibnejad is the most senior member of the ASUM Senate. He is serving his fourth term. He holds degrees in Philosophy and Business Management with minors in German and Media Arts. He is currently working toward a master's degree in Media Arts. As an ASUM Senator, he introduced the Senator nametags, wrote the ASUM Mission Statement, revamped ASUM Affairs into ASUM Relations and Affairs, successfully opposed the shortening of the winter break in 2003 and was part of the effort that removed the "credit cap."
Dan Dodds
Matt Ferguson
Katherine Herrera
Kevin Nalty
Joe Tipton
Pete Tolton
