Johnny enjoys hiking in the mountains and floating in the rivers of Montana. He moved to Dillon in December 2021 to work at the University of Montana Western, and he's honored to help support the Beaverhead Animal Shelter. He and his partner, Jayci, own two wonderful old dogs.
Tom is a retired Chemical Engineer. He worked with Minerals Technologies Inc for 34 years. Over twenty years ago, he and his family moved back to Dillon. He has been impressed with the turnaround at the shelter. Having been around dogs his entire life, he feels that volunteering with the animal shelter would be a great fit.
Dr. Megan Igo grew up in rural Montana. She graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's degree in animal science. She then earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Washington State University. After finishing veterinary school in 2017, she returned to Montana to mixed animal practice. Dr. Igo started her own solo large animal practice in 2021. Southwest Montana Veterinary Service provides in-house and ambulatory equine and livestock medicine and surgery services to Dillon, Montana and the surrounding areas.
Carol is a training consultant with nearly 30 years of experience. She has lived in the Ruby Valley near Sheridan with her husband, horses, dogs, cats and chickens since 2005. She is excited to be a part of the shelter’s good work to support Southwest Montana’s adoptable pets and their people.
Brooke is an attorney specializing in water law. She and her husband settled in the Ruby Valley in 2024 to be closer to family. They share their home with two playful dogs, who often join in on their adventures. Brooke is excited to support the Beaverhead Animal Shelter, where she adopted one of her parents' beloved dogs nearly a decade ago, and is eager to help the shelter in its mission to find loving homes for more animals in southwest Montana.
Kristen was born and raised in the beautiful Ruby Valley. After graduating from The University of MT Western she continued to work on her parents’ cattle ranch, further pursuing a career in real-estate. She has a never-ending love for all animals and is happy to serve the community and surrounding areas’ pets and other animals
Amanda grew up all over Montana, mostly in the beautiful Gallatin Valley. She has always loved animals and has history volunteering for The Humane Society of the United States for several years, helping with events and fundraising. She is currently a real estate agent for Resolute Roots Realty in Sheridan Montana and excited to be on the board for The Beaverhead Animal Shelter! Beyond her professional pursuits,
Amanda finds joy in cherishing moments with her high school sweetheart, two beautiful boys, two dogs, four cats, chickens and ducks.
Amanda's diverse interests extend to volunteering, gardening, wreath making, and embracing the recreational treasures that Montana has to offer.
