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Staff Senate

2024-2025 Executive Officers

President (Chair)

Trey Magnuson, Campus Recreation

Liaison to the Professional Development and Survey & Data Committees

406-243-2823

trey.magnuson@umontana.edu

Vice President (Chair-Elect)

Ashley Smith, College of Business

Liaison to the Wellness & Retention Committee

406-243-5503

ashley11.smith@umontana.edu

Secretary

Nicole Krause, Financial Aid

Liaison to the Scholarship Committee

406-243-5373

nicole.krause@umontana.edu

Treasurer

Carrie Elensky, UM Dining

Liaison to the Communications & Visibility Committee

406-243-6188

carolyn.elensky@umontana.edu

Historian

Glenn Kneebone, Mansfield Library

Liaison to the Bylaws & Resolutions Committee

406-243-2060

glenn1.kneebone@umontana.edu

Jacob Tepsa

Fire Operations Technician

Contact

Office
CHCB 428A
Phone
(406) 243-2027
Email
jacob.tepsa@umontana.edu
Website
/firecenter/personnel/
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Jacob Tepsa

Personal Summary

Jacob is a Fire Operations Technician at the FireCenter, where he specializes in the planning and implementation of prescribed fire, UAS operations, and outreach. With a broad background in natural resources, he brings hands-on experience in both prescribed fire and wildfire management. Jacob also serves as the advisor for the 猎奇重口 Student Association of Fire Ecology and Management (Fire Club) and as a staff senator on the 猎奇重口 Staff Senate. He has previously conducted studies on waterfowl, and separately, he has also worked on research related to environmental education within higher education. Driven by a passion for community engagement and conservation, he is an active volunteer and enjoys mentoring students.