Kelly A. Lynch, JD, AICP
Executive Director

Kelly has more than 20 years of experience as an attorney and local government advocate. She focuses on collaboration between public agencies, the private sector, and elected officials with diverse backgrounds to provide creative, efficient, and effective leadership for Montana’s communities. Prior to joining the League, Kelly served as Community Development Division Administrator and Special Projects Legal Counsel for Montana Department of Commerce.

Originally from East Helena, Kelly earned her master’s degree in Urban Planning and law degree from the University of California at Los Angeles.

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Thomas Jodoin, JD
Deputy Director and Legal Counsel

Thomas Jodoin, Deputy Director and Legal Counsel

 

Thomas is responsible for drafting legislation, providing research and advice for member municipal officials, and representing MLCT on internal matters and before the state legislature, state agencies, and the courts on various matters affecting municipalities for the benefit of League and Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority members.

Phone (406) 442-8768
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Leandra Lipson, MPA
Public Affairs Director

Leandra Lipson, Public Affairs Director

 

Leandra joined Montana League of Cities and Towns in October 2023 as the League’s first Public Affairs Director. Leandra has a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver, a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Montana, and more than two decades worth of experience in communications and resource development.

Phone (406) 442-8768
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Jodi Rogers
Municipal Finance Accountant

 

Jodi Rogers recently joined the the League as its first-ever Municipal Finance Accountant. Jodi brings a wealth of knowledge to the team from her experience working for Teton County and as the Finance Officer for the City of Choteau for 25 years. Her goal at the League is to provide technical assistance to Clerks and Finance Officers across Montana with budgeting, AFR, balancing, and any other questions they may have.

Phone (406_ 442-8768
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Executive Assistant
Sandy Lang
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Billing/General Inquiries
Nick Haswell
Phone (406) 442-8768
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