Greater Gallatin United Way’s Community Investment process kicks off this week.
Dana Aughney of First Interstate Bank and Shannon O’Hare of Stockman Bank are Committee Co-Chairs.
The Committee guides Greater Gallatin United Way’s Board of Directors in determining where to best invest community funds, resources raised from the annual campaign.
Other appointed members are John Goetz of Holcim, Joe Militello and Justin Klein of Stifel Nicolaus, Jim Verzuh of Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply, Carrie Taylor of First Security Bank, Chuck Winn, Assistant City Manager, Denise Palmquist of Locati, Maureen Lang of Cowles ABC/FOX, Pat McKernan and Beverly Coggins of Microbion, Debra Youngberg of Belgrade Chamber of Commerce, Matt Kelley of Gallatin City/County Health 
Department, Barbara Aas, and Sylvia Drain of Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
Human-services organizations/programs in Gallatin, Madison, Meagher and Park Counties that submitted grant applications in February are considered for funds. Community volunteers and Greater Gallatin United Way Board of Directors review grant applications and attend program presentations to determine an organization’s/program’s capacity, effectiveness, and sustainability.
Scott Holton of Rudd & Companny leads the Grant Finance Review Committee, which includes Kyla Stafford, Anderson ZurMuehlen, Wendy Wigert of Montana Conservation Corps, and Joe Militello of Stifel Nicolaus. The committee evaluates the cost-effectiveness of the programs, the financial accountability and financial need.
