INTERFACE Montana
July 29th, 2026

  Presented by INTERFACE Advisory Council

Finding experienced IT professionals in Montana continues to be a significant challenge. How is your organization addressing this issue? Have you explored hiring remote workers? If so, with what results? Many IT professionals will bounce around from different positions for salary increases that may not be as beneficial as they seem. How can the IT staffer make the right decisions and not create unforeseen career challenges?

Join the INTERFACE Montana Advisory Council for an open discussion on IT staffing challenges for both the manager and employees. This discussion will be led by your peers that can share their experiences in filling IT roles. They can also provide advice to the younger IT worker who wants to advance up the ladder. Additionally, we’ll discuss strategies for identifying and cultivating local tech talent. Join us for an open and practical conversation about real solutions to Montana IT workforce challenges.

Panelists:

  • Jason Emery, Manager, IT Security, Consumer Direct Care Network
  • Peter Martinson, Managing Director, Strategic IT, Montana State University
  • Jessica Ritchie, Risk Management Bureau Chief, State of Montana
  • Michele Snowberger, IT Chief of Staff, State of Montana