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.
She has served as Deputy Director and General Counsel of the League since 2016. Prior to joining the League, Kelly served as Community Development Division Administrator and Special Projects Legal Counsel for the 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.
Phone (406) 442-8768 Contact Kelly
Thomas Jodoin, JD
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
Contact Thomas
Leandra Lipson, MPA
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 two decades worth of experience in communications and resource development.
Phone (406) 442-8768
Contact Leandra
Executive Assistant
Sandy Lang
Phone (406) 442-8768
Contact Sandy
Billing/General Inquiries
Nick Haswell
Phone (406) 442-8768
Contact Nick