Montana's Changing Economy:Opportunities in Big Sky Country

Montana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd O'Hair will be our guest speaker on October 7, discussing "Montana's Changing Economy: Opportunities in Big Sky Country."

Todd has served as president and CEO of the Montana Chamber since May 2019. An organization of over 2,000 business members representing every size, industry, and region in the state, the Montana Chamber offers a key link to our state's success. As head of this statewide business organization, Todd assures the Montana Chamber’s strategic plan – Envision 2026 – is carried out as intended. The plan is designed to improve the health of Montana’s economy by focusing on the state’s business climate and assuring appropriate investment in infrastructure, workforce development, and promoting entrepreneurship.

A Montana native, Todd hails from Livingston where his family owns a multi-generational family ranch in the Paradise Valley. Prior to being named president and CEO of the Montana Chamber, Todd served as senior manager of government affairs for Cloud Peak Energy, a major coal mining company. While at Cloud Peak, he was a member of the Montana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and served as chair of the board in 2016-17. 

Before his private sector work at Cloud Peak, Todd worked for four years in Governor Judy Martz’s office. He also served as the natural resources policy advisor for U.S. Congressman Rick Hill in Washington, DC, and later as state director.

A Montana State University graduate with a degree in Business Marketing, Todd resides in the Paradise Valley.

Our speaker for this week is hosted by Tim Berry.