Department Of Commerce

The Montana Coal Board has set the following dates for upcoming meetings.  

When: March 13, 2025 (Applications to be considered for this meeting are due by Jan. 27, 2025) 
Time: 8:30 a.m. 
Where: Helena (Department of Commerce/301 S. Park Avenue) and Zoom
Register in advance for the Zoom webinar here. 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 
Agenda:  Coming Soon
Meeting Binder:  Coming Soon

PREVIOUS MONTANA COAL BOARD MEETINGS 

2025 Biennium

2023 Biennium 

2021 Biennium

2019 Biennium

The Coal Board is a citizen board of seven members appointed by the Governor 2-15-1821, MCA. The members are selected as follows: two from coal impact areas; and two with expertise in education. At least two but not more than four members must be appointed from each district provided for in 5-1-102, MCA. In making the appointments, the governor shall consider people from the following fields: business; engineering; public administration; and planning.

Montana Appointee Handbook

Pat Lorello

  • Belgrade, MT
  • District 1
  • Field: Engineering
  • pat.lorello@mt.gov 
  • Term: January 4, 2021 to January 5, 2025

Jon Wells

  • Hardin, MT
  • District 2
  • Field: Business, Impact Area
  • jon.wells@mt.gov 
  • Term: January 4, 2021 to January 5, 2025

Hal Fuglevand

  • Billings, MT
  • District 2
  • Field: Impact Area
  • hal.fuglevand@mt.gov 
  • Term: January 4, 2021 to January 5, 2025

Sandra Jones

  • Roundup, MT
  • District 2
  • Field: Public Administration
  • email - TBA
  • Term: April 10, 2023 to January 1, 2027

Sandy Tutvedt

  • Kalispell, MT
  • District 1
  • Field: Education
  • email - TBA
  • Term: April 10, 2023 to January 1, 2027

Tim Schaff

  • Roundup, MT
  • District 2
  • Field: Education
  • tim.schaff@mt.gov 
  • Term: April 10, 2023 to January 1, 2027

Catherine Laughner