2026 MT HR Leader of the Year

Congratulations Alona Simonovich!
Alona Simonovich

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The intention of this award is to recognize exceptional HR leaders who not only serve their organizations but who also contribute through HR leadership in their communities.  The winner will be announced and receive their award at the Montana State SHRM Conference in May.

The 2026 Nominees

Kyndal Bogard, aPHR, PHR
Kyndal Bogard, aPHR, PHR

Human Resource Manager

Mountain Pacific

Liesel Brink
Liesel Brink

HR Manager

aMontana Community Develop Corporation dba MoFi

Karol Anne Davis  Administrator
Karol Anne Davis Administrator

Administrator

State Human Resources
Division Department of Administration

Emilie Douglass
Emilie Douglass

HR Generalist

Mountain Pacific

Cami Hillis
Cami Hillis

Director of Employee Services

Northern Montana Health Care

Marisa Jacobs
Marisa Jacobs

Human Resources Business Partner

Northwestern Energy

Mark Mitchell
Mark Mitchell

Director of People Health and Wellness

St. Peter's Health

Alona Simonovich, SHRM-SCP
Alona Simonovich, SHRM-SCP

Director of Human Resources

Clearwater Credit Union