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Office of the President

Mission Statement

The President's Office maintains a confidential, approachable, and professional environment for the public, students, faculty, and staff of The University of Montana. Office employees strive to establish rapport with guests and to handle tactfully all concerns presented using any and all appropriate resources available to the University. The staff represents the President and, as its first priority, has the responsibility for implementing the President's stated mission - pursuit of academic excellence and maintenance of quality environment for all.

Staff

Peggy Kuhr

Interim Vice President for Integrated Communications
(406)243-2311
peggy.kuhr@mso.umt.edu

Rebecca Power

Assistant to the President
(406) 243-2311
rebecca.power@umontana.edu 

Lucy France

Director
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office
University Hall 020
(406) 243-5710
lucy.france@umontana.edu

Erika Palmer

Assistant to the Vice President for Integrated Communications
Director, Trademarks and Licensing
(406) 243-2317
erika.palmer@umontana.edu

Maria Cole

Diversity Retention & Recruitment Coordinator
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office
(406) 243-5617
maria.cole@umontana.edu

Arlene Walker-Andrews

Special Assistant to the President for Accreditation
Office of the Provost
(406) 243-4689
arlene.walker-andrews@umontana.edu

Beth Hammock

Special Assistant to the President for Brand Development
The University of Montana Foundation
(406) 243-4609
beth.hammock@umontana.edu

Ric Thomas

Presidential Initiatives
The University of Montana Foundation
(406) 243-5615
ric.thomas@mso.umt.edu

Administrative Support

Jinann Bitar

Event Coordinator
(406) 243-4594
jinann.bitar@mso.umt.edu

Hallie Isadore

Receptionist
(406) 243-2311

Kate Stober

Communications Coordinator
(406) 243-2419
kate.stober@mso.umt.edu

Jenny Whitmire

Financial Coordinator
(406) 243-2706
jenny.whitmire@umontana.edu

Student Assistants

Selene Christman

Student Assistant
Integrated Communications
(406) 243-2311
selene.christman@mso.umt.edu

Breanna Dennison

Student Assistant
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
(406) 243-2311
breanna.dennison@mso.umt.edu 

Heather Hoff

Student Assistant
Office of the President
(406) 243-2311
heather.hoff@mso.umt.edu 

Kimberly Urenda

Student Event Coordinator
Office of the President
(406) 243-2311
kimberly.urenda@mso.umt.edu