Former Bainville Superintendent Appointed To State Board
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the following appointments: Board of Public Education
Renee Rasmussen, Bainville: Rasmussen brings 30 years of experience to the Board of Public Education, serving 15 years as a superintendent and principal and 15 years as a teacher.
As superintendent of Bainville Public School, Rasmussen improved the high staff turnover rate she inherited by 30 percent, increased academic space at the school and restarted the football program that had been dormant for 40 years. Rasmussen’s term is effective Feb. 1, 2022 and will run through Jan. 31, 2029.
Prior to coming back to her hometown of Bainville, Rasmussen worked for 15 years as an English teacher in Chester and then was superintendent of schools in Wibaux for six years.
“It’s really been a pleasure to return to the town where I went to high school,” Rasmussen said when she announced her retirement during last school year. “It’s a good school system. We have good people.”
Private Land and Public Wildlife Board
Eric Albus, Hinsdale: A fourth-generation rancher and farmer, Albus and his brothers farm wheat, pea, lentils, and barley, and raise commercial cattle. Albus also owns and operates Milk River Outfitters. Albus’ term will run through July 31, 2025.
Ed Beall, Helena: Beall is the president and owner of Capital Sports & Western in Montana’s capital city. Beall’s term will run through July 31, 2023.
Tierani Brusett, Billings: An avid sportswoman, Brusett serves as assistant vice president, ag loan officer at Stockman Bank of Montana. Brusett’s term will run through July 31, 2023.
Col. Cynthia Cohan, Butte: Col. Cohan served in the United States Air Force for nearly three decades. Cohan retired in 2009 after more than 27 years of active duty, and is an avid sportswoman. Cohan’s term will run through July 31, 2023.
Lee Cornwell, Glasgow: A third-generation Montanan, Cornwell owns the Cornwell Ranch in northeastern Montana. Cornwell has placed more than 15,000 acres of his ranch under conservation easements with the Nature Conservancy in Montana. Cornwell’s term will run through July 31, 2023.
Paul Ellis, Bozeman: Ellis outfits Sunday Creek Outfitters, specializing in archery and riflery hunts for elk, mule deer, and antelope. Ellis’ term will run through July 31, 2023.
Everett Headley, Bitterroot Valley: A hunter education instructor, Headley serves as the Ravalli County Bow Hunter Education Chief. He also serves on the Region 2 Citizen Advisory Committee for Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. His term will run through July 31, 2025.
Donna McDonald, Alder: On the ranch homesteaded by her grandfather in 1910, McDonald owns and operates Upper Canyon Outfitters in the Ruby Valley. McDonald has been a licensed outfitter since 1989 and served in leadership roles for numerous associations including the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Montana Outfitters and Guides Association. McDonald’s term will run through July 31, 2023.
Rod Paschke, Jordan: A lifelong rancher and sportsman, Paschke owns and outfits Sizzlin’ S Outfitters, purchasing the business in 2005. Paschke’s term will run through July 31, 2025.
Richard Roth, Big Sandy: Roth is the vice president of IX Ranch Company, a family-run cattle ranch in northcentral Montana. Roth’s term will run through July 31, 2025.
Raymond Rugg, Superior: A third-generation outfitter, Rugg owns and operates Rugg’s Outfitting. Rugg’s term will run through July 31, 2025.
Drew Steinberger, Forsyth: An eastern Montana native, Steinberger is a sportsman that runs 406 Farmer. His term will run through July 31, 2025.
Dale Tribby, Miles City: After a nearly four-decade career with the Bureau of Land Management in South Dakota and Montana, Tribby teaches hunter safety classes and serves on the Montana Sportsmen Alliance. His term will run through July 31, 2025.
