2024-2025 Executive Officers
President (Chair)
Trey Magnuson, Campus Recreation
Liaison to the Professional Development and Survey & Data Committees
406-243-2823
Vice President (Chair-Elect)
Ashley Smith, College of Business
Liaison to the Wellness & Retention Committee
406-243-5503
Secretary
Nicole Krause, Financial Aid
Liaison to the Scholarship Committee
406-243-5373
Treasurer
Carrie Elensky, UM Dining
Liaison to the Communications & Visibility Committee
406-243-6188
Historian
Glenn Kneebone, Mansfield Library
Liaison to the Bylaws & Resolutions Committee
406-243-2060
Jacob Tepsa
Fire Management Specialist
Contact
- Office
- CHCB 428A
- Phone
- (406) 243-2027
- jacob.tepsa@umontana.edu
- Website
- /firecenter/personnel/
Personal Summary
Jacob is a Fire Management Specialist at the FireCenter, where he specializes in the planning and implementation of prescribed fire, UAS operations, and student engagement. With a broad background in natural resources, he brings hands-on experience in both prescribed fire and wildfire management. Jacob also serves as the advisor for the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Student Association of Fire Ecology and Management (Fire Club) and as a staff senator on the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Staff Senate. In addition to his work at the FireCenter, Jacob is developing a qualitative study related to Montana landowners' use of prescribed fire. He has previously conducted studies on waterfowl, and separately, he has also researched professional development opportunities within higher education. Driven by a passion for community engagement and conservation, he is an active volunteer and enjoys mentoring Ñý¼§Ö±²¥.