Risk Management & Tort Defense

Protecting Montana's Vital Assets & Resources

Organization/Staff

The Risk Management & Tort Defense Division employs a competent, professional staff trained and capable of assisting you with your claims, legal, insurance, or risk management issues.

Main Number (406) 444-2421

Administration
Division Administrator- Brett Dahl 444-3687
Chief Defense Counsel- Bill Gianoulias 444-2438
Administrative Assistant- Linda Cronholm 444-3600
Legal Secretary- Mardi Slocum 444-4516
Legal Defense
Associate Counsel- Iryna O’Connor 444-2403
Associate Counsel- vacant 444-2485
Associate Counsel- Sarah Mazanec 444-3562
Associate Counsel- vacant 444-0945
Legal Investigator- vacant 444-2512
Loss Prevention
Property- Aric Curtiss 444-3486
Auto, Other- Dave Rau 444-0106
Property, Auto, Other- Mike Anderson 444-2617
Insurance/Finance
State Risk Manager- Brett Dahl 444-3687
Finance Officer/Underwriting Manager- Kristie Rhodes 444-4509
Accountant/Financial Specialist- Danica Boe 444-3168
Accounting Technician- Linda Cronholm 444-3600
Auto/Aviation/General Liability/Property Claims
Claims Specialist- Kirk Barfuss 444-6498
Claims Specialist- Kathleen McElwain 444-4995
Claims Specialist- Derek Scott 444-2422
Claims Manager- Jennie Younkin 444-7996