Rocky Mountain Hemophilia & Bleeding Disorders Association

RMHBDA is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization with a dedicated board of directors and staff. Online versions of our By-laws, Annual Report 2010 ,Annual Report 2009,  board meeting agendas and Financial Reports for  upcoming meetings,   Teleconference call information, current minutes of Board meetings - December 2011,  October 2011,  August 2011,  June 2011,  March 2011,  January 2011, November 2010,  October 2010, August 2010,  June 2010,  March 2010, January 2010; (2009 March 2009, May 2009, August 2009, November 2009, December 2009,) and our Conflict of Interest Policy are also available.

President: Jim Ferriter, Helena MT

Acting President: Lisa Maxwell, Great Falls MT. Lisa has been the Family Camp Game Activities Director for four years. She has attended all RMHBDA conferences
and has received much in return. "I am grateful for the opportunities to serve this community of caring people and look forward to continuing my commitment to further the education, advocacy, and support for families with bleeding disorders," says Lisa

Treasurer: Forrest Berg, Bozeman MT. Forest is a Billings native and MSU graduate in civil engineering). He is retired from the National Resources
Conservation Services and enjoys part-time consulting, grand parenting, "honey-doing", and following the Bobcats. Forrest has a particular interest in RMHBDA because his grandson has Hemophilia.

Secretary: Chris Graham, Billings MT: "RMHBDA is a wonderful organization that helped my family significantly when my son was born with hemophilia. I am trained and work in the medical profession and thought that medicine was medicine no matter who I was treating. When my son was born, I quickly found out that all the training in the world does not equip you to handle the daily logistics and concerns a parent faces with a child who has a bleeding disorder. A group such as RMHBDA provides a support system that is invaluable and I am extremely grateful to be a part of it. My entire family is truly enriched because of this association."

Past President:  Kevin Amende, Bozeman MT

Board Members:

Spencer Straub, Cheyenne WY 

Spencer is a 29 year old with mild factor 9 hemophilia. Married for 3 years to a loving and understanding spouse, Kaylee, and also blessed with  wonderful one year old son, Konnor, and cat, Kona.  For the last ten years he has worked for a family owned lumberyard and hardware store. He has been a part of the hemophilia community for most of his life. Spencer is passionate about being an advocate, and a role model to younger generations, and older alike.  Most recently he has been a part of the AFFIRM group (Adult Fellowship for Integrating Responsible Mentors), a leadership group for adult males affected with hemophilia, and working with the regional treatment center to provide protocol procedure, and ongoing education for emergency room staff.

Given the opportunity to serve on the board of directors, Spencer is excited to give back to the community that has given him so much. Spencer is ready for anything that comes his way, and is looking forward to meeting each and every one of you.

Kyrsten Brinkley, Missoula MT

Brian Frame, Powell WY

Jermone Hugs, Pryor MT

Staff:

Executive Director:  Brad Benne

Brad is proud to serve as Executive Director for RMHBDA.  He is excited to promote education, awareness, and support for the lives of people affected with inherited bleeding disorders. He continues to serve as the Program Director for Montana Outdoor Science School in Bozeman, Montana. His previous experience includes; teaching at experiential and outdoor education schools, parks and recreation management, sales, marketing, and business development. Brad received his B.A. in History from Butler University and his M.S. in Recreation Administration from Aurora University.  Brad’s favorite activity is spending time outside with his family.