President

Anne and her husband Jim Kelley have lived part-time in Cameron since 2016, having spent long stretches of time before that in the Madison Valley … when they weren’t fishing around the world.

Anne’s background in classical music led her to a career in fundraising for nonprofits in Atlanta where she and Jim spend the winter months. She brings to the foundation a passion for fishing, a deep appreciation for the rich resources of the Valley and an integrated understanding of the philanthropic needs for maintaining the magnificent and precious Madison River.

Vice President

Jim has been advocating for the protection and conservation of the river from the first time he walked along its banks some 20 years ago. He and his wife Wendie are the owners of Campfire Lodge LLC situated below Hebgen Dam on the Madison River in West Yellowstone, Montana. Jim’s passion for fly-tying and fishing ultimately opened a path that brought him to the Madison Valley and the place he always hoped to be.

Secretary

Rich has been a long-time active member of the Madison River Foundation since first joining in 2007.  He is a retired mechanical engineer and full-time resident of Madison County.  Rich is an active member of Trout Unlimited having served on the Board of the Zane Gray TU chapter in Arizona, while living there, and as a volunteer for the local Madison-Gallatin Chapter in Bozeman.  He also volunteers as a Stream Team member for the Madison Conservation District, contributing to water evaluations on tributaries to the Madison.  Rich has been fishing the Madison River since the mid-1970’s and supports the continuing health and wellness of the river.

Treasurer

Mike has been an MRF Lifetime Member for many years and is a Steward of the Madison.  He is a retired attorney with experience in contract law, and also holds an accounting degree. Mike lives in Portland, Oregon, and has been active in several nonprofit organizations where he has served as president, secretary, or treasurer of many, most recently Tualatin Valley Trout Unlimited and Friends of Timberline, the nonprofit for Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood.  He also serves on the Board of Portland Community College Foundation.  Mike has been fishing southwest Montana and the Madison River for many years and is familiar with the issues facing the river.  His license plate reads “MIDGER”

Seth is a strong believer in the importance of the MRF to the future conservation of the Madison River watershed through actionable science and research, for the benefit of everyone who enjoys this valuable resource.

Ted and Erin are full-time residents of the Madison River Valley.  Since 2005 they have enjoyed the valley and all its offerings. As passionate outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy fly fishing the Madison during the spring and summer, and fly fish tropical locations in the fall and winter, Ted is a serial entrepreneur with a strong conservation mindset, and is a life member of Trout Unlimited, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance. He has a proven track record of leadership, mentoring, and profit and loss responsibility, and has extensive experience in governance, board exposure, and management. 

As a board member of the Madison River Foundation, Ted is committed to preserving the natural beauty of the Madison River Valley and ensuring that future generations can enjoy it as much as he and Erin do.

As a homeowner in Ennis since 1972, member of the local American Legion, us air force veteran and retired Dentist, he has spent his free time floating, fishing, and bird hunting in the Madison valley. He has a strong center in community, and with a focus on conservation and preservation, these values are critical to him and his family. Protecting, enhancing, and preserving the Madison for future generations of visitors and Montanans to enjoy is our mission.