About the Montana Coal Board

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

Marianne Roose
Eureka, MT
District 1
Field: Public Administration
marianne.roose@mt.gov 
Term: February 15, 2019 to January 1, 2023

Veronica Small-Eastman
Lodge Grass, MT
District 2
Field: Education
veronica.small-eastman@mt.gov 
Term: February 15, 2019 to January 1, 2023

Tim Schaff
Roundup, MT
District 2
Field: Education
tim.schaff@mt.gov 
Term: February 15, 2019 to January 1, 2023

Catherine Laughner
Big Sky, MT
District 1
Field: Attorney
catherine.laughner@mt.gov  
Term: January 4, 2021 to January 5, 2025