Board Members

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

Sandra Jones

• Roundup, MT
• District 2
• Field: Public Administration
• email - TBA
• Term: April 10, 2023 to January 1, 2027

Sandy Tutvedt

• Kalispell, MT
• District 1
• Field: Education
• email - TBA
• Term: April 10, 2023 to January 1, 2027

Tim Schaff

• Roundup, MT
• District 2
• Field: Education
• tim.schaff@mt.gov 
• Term: April 10, 2023 to January 1, 2027

Catherine Laughner

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