Executive Director

Originally from the Midwest, Nathan has spent his career working in pursuit of a Montana where everyone is able to thrive and live out their dreams. Bringing to Headwaters a background in public policy communications and coalition-building, and nonprofit development Nathan is dedicated to helping build a Bozeman where everyone is able to lay down roots and thrive.

Homeownership Director

Across the West, Courtney has built and led programming for people connected to land through use, ownership, and spirit for over a decade. Her expertise includes organizational leadership, technical assistance, conflict mediation, and effective stakeholder engagement. She’s rooted in strong commitments to social equity and cultivating spaces for connection. Courtney serves as the President for the Northwest Community Land Trust Coalition.

Board Chair

For the last 30 years Chris has called Bozeman home. From starting a small Main Street retail business to directing the Downtown Bozeman Partnership to his current role as an urban planner at Sanbell, he has strived to build community. Outside of his professional roles, Chris has served on a variety of volunteer boards including the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, Bozeman Fiber, and Bozeman Parking Commission. He and his wife, Laura Ryan, feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to buy a home and raise a family here in Bozeman. Chris believes that Headwaters Community Housing Trust plays a critical role in helping others do the same.

Board Vice Chair

As a resident of Bozeman for 30+ years, Susan brings her experience on non-profit boards and as an attorney to HCHT’s team of dedicated staff and board members. Having known thousands of students, staff and faculty over a 25-year career as a professor and administrator in the Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship at MSU, Susan knows how hard it is for working people to find high-quality affordable housing for themselves and their families. She spends her free time volunteering on non-profit boards, serving her homeowners’ association, being outdoors and writing about constitutional law cases.

Board Secretary

Janay grew up in the Midwest, but has called Bozeman home since 1992. Most of her professional life has been spent in development and leadership roles for local nonprofit organizations. Janay is currently the Executive Director of the Bozeman Public Library Foundation, where she led a successful $5.6M capital campaign to renovate the Library. She is thrilled to contribute to the effort to keep Bozeman affordable and attainable for its workforce. She enjoys spending time outdoors skiing, hiking, and camping.

Board Member

Miles McGeehan is an accomplished science educator and department leader at Bozeman High School, where he teaches Biology and AP Biology with a focus on student-centered learning. President Biden awarded Miles the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the highest honor for K-12 science and math teachers in the United States.

Miles witnesses first-hand the struggle young professionals face in today’s housing market and is excited to help create opportunities for others to put down roots. Beyond the classroom, Miles is an experienced outdoorsman who has worked as a professional fishing guide in Montana for well over two decades. Above all, Miles loves being a father to his two teenage daughters.

Board Member

Andrea came to Bozeman to attend MSU, intending to return to the Flathead Valley. When she fell in love with local trails, she decided she wanted to make Bozeman her home. But even with a good job, the housing market was beyond her reach. Ultimately, she bought a home through a community land trust. Today she serves on Headwaters’ Board of Directors.

Board Member

An Arkansas native, Hunter is thrilled to now call Bozeman home. Hunter and his wife Sarah purchased a Headwaters home in the Bridger View neighborhood in the spring of 2023. Hunter started working in Bozeman for Simms Fishing Products. Now he manages e-commerce sales for Daniel’s Gourmet Meats while also pursuing a degree from MSU. He is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and make things happen, having started a landscaping business at age 14. When he’s not working or studying, Hunter enjoys snowboarding and skiing at Bridger Bowl, spending time with family, camping, fishing, and traveling.

Board Member

A Bozeman native, Mindy grew up in the housing industry and studied architecture at MSU. Following 13 years with local design/build firms, Mindy now manages the Community Land Trust and Down Payment Assistance programs at HRDC. She volunteers extensively and loves sharing her knowledge of the building industry to help others find or build their next home.

Board Member

Katie Adams is a Supervising Broker and Owner at McKenna-Adams Realty, one of Bozeman’s commercial real estate brokerages. Katie joined McKenna Realty in the spring of 2013 with a background in real estate and an understanding of different marketplaces across the country. Katie is passionate about contributing to Bozeman’s continued prosperity, and with expertise in development and experience bringing affordable housing projects to Bozeman, she is a key addition to the Headwaters’ team.

Board Member

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Stephen moved to Bozeman in 2019, drawn by the outdoors and a fondness for getting lost in the woods. He works as a real estate advisor and has helped lead development projects in Bozeman and Ennis, with experience navigating land entitlement, overseeing construction, and securing construction financing. As a homeowner in the Bridger View neighborhood, Stephen has seen the impact of Headwaters’ work firsthand and is passionate about supporting community-centered housing solutions in the Gallatin Valley.