Director's Office
The Director’s Office – by providing leadership to, and management and oversight of the entire agency – ensures a cohesive and strategic approach to serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being and empower independence. Director Charlie Brereton was appointed to lead DPHHS by Governor Greg Gianforte in June 2022.
The DPHHS Executive Leadership Team is comprised of leaders that oversee the major organizational sections of the Department. The Department Director provides leadership, guidance, and direction to this team.
The Director oversees these major organizational sections of DPHHS, including the Deputy Director, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, State Medical Officer, and Office of Legal Affairs. Three Executive Directors who manage the Department’s Human Services, Medicaid and Health Services, and Public Health and Community Affairs practices also report to the Director. A full organizational chart is here Montana Department of Health and Human Services Organization Chart (mt.gov)
- Director, Charlie Brereton, charles.brereton@mt.gov, (406) 444-5623
- Deputy Director, Rob Siedlecki, rob.siedlecki@mt.gov, (406) 444-9773
- Public Health and Community Affairs Executive Director, David Gerard, david.Gerard@mt.gov, (406) 444-4930
- Medicaid and Health Services Executive Director (acting), Rebecca de Camara, rdecamara@mt.gov, (406) 444-6951
- Human Services Executive Director, Jessie Counts, jessie.counts@mt.gov, (406) 444-0640
- Executive Assistant, Phoebe Williams, phoebe.williams@mt.gov, (406) 444-5623
- Administrative Assistant, Karen Cech, kacech@mt.gov, (406) 444-9772
- Chief Legal Counsel, Paula Stannard, paula.stannard@mt.gov, (406) 444-3127
- Chief Information Officer, Carrie Albro, carrie.albro@mt.gov, (406) 444-9407
- Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Kim Aiken, kim.aiken@mt.gov, (406) 444-2943
- Strategy and Transformation Officer, Brett Carter, brett.carter2@mt.gov, (406) 444-7526
- Office of Inspector General, Michelle Truax, mtruax@mt.gov, (406) 444-4120,
- Chief Human Resources Officer, Mike Hughes, mike.hughes@mt.gov, (406) 444-4211
The Director’s Office is also comprised of positions that provide further, targeted support across the agency.
- State Medical Officer, Dr. Douglas Harrington, Douglas.Harrington@mt.gov, (406) 444-6085
- American Indian Health Director, Stephanie Iron Shooter, stephanie.ironshooter@mt.gov, (406) 444-5649
- American Indian Health Programs & Operating Office, heidi.deroche@mt.gov, (406) 444-5649
- Communications Director, Jon Ebelt, jebelt@mt.gov, (406) 444-0936
- Communications Officer, Holly Matkin, holly.matkin@mt.gov, (406) 444-6544
- Communications Specialist, Michaela Fetzer, michaela.fetzer@mt.gov, (406) 444-4010
- Information and Regulatory Affairs Counselor, Seana Westcarr-Gray, Seana.westcarr-gray@mt.gov, (406) 444-3893
- Faith and Community Based Services Coordinator, Rob Lawler, robert.Lawler@mt.gov, (406) 444-5635
- Office of Administrative Hearings, Ford Hayes, ford.Hayes@mt.gov, (406) 444-4259
- Refugee Resettlement, Kathe Quittenton, kquittenton@mt.gov, 406) 444-3868
Director's Office Contact Information:
111 North Sanders, Room 301, Helena MT 59620
PO Box 4210, Helena MT 59604-4210
Main: 406) 444-5622
Fax: 406) 444-1970