Livingston Depot Center
  • Welcome
  • Support the Depot
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
  • About the Depot
    • Contact
    • FAQ's
    • Board Members and Staff
    • Area links
  • Museum
    • Past special exhibits
    • Livingston Model Railroad Club
  • Events
    • Festival of the Arts >
      • Artists and Craftspeople
      • Food Vendors
      • Arts Festival prizewinners
    • Wine and Beer Tasting
    • Roundhouse Roundup
    • Calendar
  • VIRTUAL Arts Fest

Board Members and Staff

In addition to our members and volunteers, we are grateful to those who commit their time and extra efforts to keep this vital institution thriving. 

Staff 
  • Laura McCarthy Cota - Executive Director  
    Museum and Events Administration, Curation and Museum Education
  • Chris Rodgers - Facilities Manager ​  

Board of Directors
  • John Sullivan, President
    Newspaper publisher: Executive, Programs, Gift Shop
    Memberships, Special Exhibits, Lease, Grants, Strategic Planning,
    Endowment Committees
  • Stephen Woodruff, Vice President
    Attorney: Executive & Programs Committees
  • Nicki Hicks, Treasurer
    Retired bank staff:  Executive, Programs
  • Jane Haugen, Secretary
    Retired teacher: Programs & Special Exhibits Committee
  • Sam Anderson
    Rancher, Insurance: Finance, Membership
  • Lori Benner
    Small business owner: Programs, Endowment Committee
  • Vanessa Brittan
    Rancher: Executive, Programs, Memberships, Special Exhibits, Strategic Planning Committees
  • Duane Colmey, DVM
    Veterinarian:  Special Exhibits, Programs,
  • Jan Curtis
    Homemaker: Programs, Special Exhibits Committees
  • Bob Ebinger
    Properties owner: Building, Lease Committee
  • Tyler Erickson
    Bank manager: Events Committee
  • Bob Gersack
    Retired bank president: Endowment, Special Exhibits, Lease & Building Committees
  • Tom Gierhan
    Realty manager:  Budget, Strategic Planning
  • Barney Hallin
    Surveyor:  Building, Programs Committees
  • Richard LeBlond
    Doctor, professor:  Endowment, Strategic Planning
  • Dee Dee Morford
    Business owner: Programs, Membership Committees
  • Raeann Nilan
    Teacher, artist: Programs, Membership Committee
  • Mike Patrick
    Mechanical design & construction:  Building, Strategic Planning
  • Gunnar Petersen
    Small business:  Special Exhibits, Programs
  • Victoria Schilling
    Homemaker: Programs & Membership Committees
  • Ed O'Donnell
    Film industry: Programs Committee
  • Tom Vincent
    Hotelier/lodging industry consultant: Building, Lease Committee
  • Emily Yost
    E-commerce manager: Programs, Membership Committee
  • Hailey Zeman
    Funeral home manager: Programs, Membership Committee

Trustee Emeritus
  • John Fryer
    Business proprietor: Executive, Gift Shop, Memberships & Lease Committee


While acknowledging in passing our many unnamed former trustees and staff over the years, we also tip our hat to past directors:  Cynthia M. NeSmith, from 1987 to 1995, and Diana L. Seider, from 1995 to 2017. 


Livingston Depot

200 West Park St.
PO Box 1319
​Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-2300
​GetInvolved@LivingstonDepot.org
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  • Welcome
  • Support the Depot
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
  • About the Depot
    • Contact
    • FAQ's
    • Board Members and Staff
    • Area links
  • Museum
    • Past special exhibits
    • Livingston Model Railroad Club
  • Events
    • Festival of the Arts >
      • Artists and Craftspeople
      • Food Vendors
      • Arts Festival prizewinners
    • Wine and Beer Tasting
    • Roundhouse Roundup
    • Calendar
  • VIRTUAL Arts Fest