About Us - Staff Directory
Tamariel Christopher
Vice President - Lending
Vice President - Lending
Office 406.771.9026
Cell 406. 750.8474
tchristopher@gfdevelopment.org
Tamarielis responsible for underwriting loan applications, structuring financing deals with our bank partners and clients, overseeing loan closings and loan portfolio management.
tchristopher@gfdevelopment.org
Tamarielis responsible for underwriting loan applications, structuring financing deals with our bank partners and clients, overseeing loan closings and loan portfolio management.
Brett Doney
President & CEO
Office 406.771.9030
Cell 406.750.2119
bdoney@greatfallsdevelopment.org
Brett is responsible for implementing GFDA’s strategic plan, marketing the Great Falls region, managing our staff team, and strengthening relationships with our investors and partners. He reports to the Board of Directors. Under GFDA’s management agreement with High Plains Financial, Brett also serves in a similar capacity for HPF and reports to its Board of Directors.
President & CEO
Office 406.771.9030
Cell 406.750.2119
bdoney@greatfallsdevelopment.org
Brett is responsible for implementing GFDA’s strategic plan, marketing the Great Falls region, managing our staff team, and strengthening relationships with our investors and partners. He reports to the Board of Directors. Under GFDA’s management agreement with High Plains Financial, Brett also serves in a similar capacity for HPF and reports to its Board of Directors.
Rebecca Engum
Vice President - Business Strategy
Vice President - Business Strategy
Small Business Development Center Director
Office 406.771.9032
Office 406.771.9032
Cell 406.781.6832
rengum@greatfallsdevelopment.org
Rebecca is responsible for managing our Business Strategist, John Mack in addition to working with high-value companies in an effort to support growth and other business technical assistance services and entrepreneur education. This position is paid for through a contract with the state SBDC program.
rengum@greatfallsdevelopment.org
Rebecca is responsible for managing our Business Strategist, John Mack in addition to working with high-value companies in an effort to support growth and other business technical assistance services and entrepreneur education. This position is paid for through a contract with the state SBDC program.
Jamie Gormley
Marketing Associate
Office 406.771.9022
jgormley@gfdevelopment.org
Jamie is responsible for GFDA’s online presence which includes updating/maintaining the website, GreatFallsProspector.com and social media. She also provides assistance with marketing business development services, marketing materials and planning corporate events. She is responsible for GFDA’s Executive Committee and GFDA Board meeting minutes as well as maintaining customer management databases.
Marketing Associate
Office 406.771.9022
jgormley@gfdevelopment.org
Jamie is responsible for GFDA’s online presence which includes updating/maintaining the website, GreatFallsProspector.com and social media. She also provides assistance with marketing business development services, marketing materials and planning corporate events. She is responsible for GFDA’s Executive Committee and GFDA Board meeting minutes as well as maintaining customer management databases.
Jeremiah Johnson
Vice President - Marketing
Vice President - Marketing
Office 406.771.9029
Cell 406.750.3285
jjohnson@gfdevelopment.org
Jeremiah is responsible for helping to develop business expansion and start-up opportunities, strengthen relations with lending and community partners, and market financing and business assistance services.
jjohnson@gfdevelopment.org
Jeremiah is responsible for helping to develop business expansion and start-up opportunities, strengthen relations with lending and community partners, and market financing and business assistance services.
Megan Smith
Lending Associate Office 406.771.9033
msmith@gfdevelopment.org
Megan provides administrative support for Tamariel and Joyce covering lending, accounting and HR administrative support. She also acts as back up to Jamie covering front desk and office management responsibilities.
Lending Associate Office 406.771.9033
msmith@gfdevelopment.org
Megan provides administrative support for Tamariel and Joyce covering lending, accounting and HR administrative support. She also acts as back up to Jamie covering front desk and office management responsibilities.
Lillian Sunwall
Project Manager and Business Strategist
Office 406.771.9024
Project Manager and Business Strategist
Office 406.771.9024
Cell 406.750.1253
lsunwall@greatfallsdevelopment.org
Lillian is responsible for management of our infrastructure, real estate, and community amenities efforts, including targeted area task forces, Brownfields program, industrial and business parks, and downtown revitalization. She is responsible for grant management and compliance and the operation of the Great Falls PTAC Satellite Center.
lsunwall@greatfallsdevelopment.org
Lillian is responsible for management of our infrastructure, real estate, and community amenities efforts, including targeted area task forces, Brownfields program, industrial and business parks, and downtown revitalization. She is responsible for grant management and compliance and the operation of the Great Falls PTAC Satellite Center.
Shaun Tatarka
Grant Writer
Office 406.771.9024
Grant Writer
Office 406.771.9024
Shaun is responsible for developing grant applications, appropriation requests, and service proposals as well as writing content for GFDA marketing materials and our website.
Jana Williams
Accounting/Office Manager
Office 406.771.9020
jwilliams@gfdevelopment.org
Jana is responsible for office management as well as HR duties, Payroll, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and reconciliation of business credit cards and bank accounts.
Office 406.771.9020
jwilliams@gfdevelopment.org
Jana is responsible for office management as well as HR duties, Payroll, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and reconciliation of business credit cards and bank accounts.
Great Falls Development Authority Office
Phone 406.771.9020
Fax 406.454.2995
Fax 406.454.2995
Mailing Address
PO Box 949
Great Falls, MT 59403
Great Falls, MT 59403
Street Address
300 Central Avenue, Suite 406
Great Falls, MT 59401
Great Falls, MT 59401
