DESIRAE LINDQUIST, ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ADMINISTRATOR, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR
Desirae earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in Business Management from Montana State University. After graduation, she went to work for MSU’s Information Technology Center, where she was responsible for managing a portfolio of IT projects. In 2016, Desirae took a job with the Gallatin Association of REALTORS® in Bozeman as an MLS support specialist and most recently served as Director of Operations for the Gallatin Association of REALTORS®.
Desirae holds a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in nonprofit administration from the University of Montana. Desirae loves spending time outdoors and is excited to explore new hiking trails and fishing spots in the Helena area. She is a mom to two fur babies; a one-year-old golden retriever named Murphy and a cat named Clementine.
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Kellie McClanahan
Membership Coordinator
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Kellie is originally from Owensboro, Kentucky. She moved to Helena in 2020 with her husband and has made a splash in the happenings of the town since. With her background in recreation, experience as a membership coordinator in her local Chamber of Commerce she is happy to be here. When she isn’t pet sitting or camping you can find her out and about town enjoying places, and events. Feel free to come up and say hi!
Addie Rogness
Events & Program Coordinator
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Addie recently returned to Helena after several years abroad in South Korea and Denmark. Having grown up between downtown Helena and the trails of Mt. Helena, she is excited to reconnect with the local community and surrounding area. Addie brings a strong background in communications, with experience in cross-cultural and international settings. She holds an M.A. in Culture, Communications, and Globalization from Aalborg University, Denmark. She’s grateful to be back in Helena, where she enjoys the easy access to mountains, hot springs, and lakes.
Jessalyn Darling
Bookkeeper
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Jessalyn is a Helena native, born and raised. She has been in the accounting field for over 12 years. Her specialties include bookkeeping, payroll, and bank reconciliation. She has owned and operated many small businesses here in Helena throughout the years and has very close ties to the community. Jessalyn is well-known for her outgoing personality, her drive to always do her best at every task she is handed, and her eagerness to learn new things.
Jessalyn is a social butterfly and loves to be around her family and friends. Her passion includes traveling and exploring other cultures. She is a single mother of 2 beautiful girls, and you will most likely find the three of them on a spontaneous adventure.