Oelkers Elected President Of MACo
Officers
Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers (center) with other elected Montana Association
of Counties’ officers.
(Photo submitted)
Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers has been elected president of the Montana Association of Counties during the organization’s 116th annual conference.
Oelkers’ election places Roosevelt County at the forefront of county government leadership across Montana. MACo represents all 56 counties, providing a unified voice on statewide issues affecting local government, infrastructure, public safety and economic development.
“I’m honored to serve as president of an organization that works so hard for the people of Montana,” Oelkers said. “Counties are on the front lines of service to our citizens, and together we can continue to advocate for strong, effective local government.”
The 2025 MACo executive committee will consist of:
• Ross Butcher, past president, Fergus County
• Randy Brodehl, urban representative, Flathead County
• Scott Miller, second vice president, Carbon County
• Gordon Oelkers, president, Roosevelt County
• Juanita Vero, first vice president, Missoula County • Joette Woods, immediate past president, Liberty County
• Jason Strouf, fiscal officer, Custer County As president, Oelkers will lead MACo’s efforts to work with state and federal policymakers, support county commissioners statewide and strengthen local government services.
The Montana Association of Counties is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1909 to help counties provide essential services and advocate for legislation that supports Montana communities.
