Montana State Trust Lands are managed by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to generate revenue for the benefit of Montana's public schools and other endowed institutions. The Land Board, also known as the Board of Land Commissioners, consists of the state's five highest elected officials, including the Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Auditor, and Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Land Board provides strategic direction and oversight for all proposed activities on these lands.

2025 Board and Staff Members

GOV Gianforte

Greg Gianforte
Governor
State of Montana Governor's Website

 

Knudsen

Austin Knudsen
Attorney General
Montana Department of Justice Website

 

Brown

James Brown
Commissioner of Securities and Insurance
Commissioner of Securities & Insurance Website

Jacobsen

Christi Jacobsen
Secretary of State
Secretary of State Website

 

Hedalen

Susan Hedalen
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Office of Public Instruction Website

 

 

Dawnell Fuller
Land Board Secretary

Upcoming Meetings

February 18, 2025
Supreme Court Chambers,
Mazurek Justice Building

Helena, MT

June 16, 2025
Supreme Court Chambers,
Mazurek Justice Building
Helena, MT

October 20, 2025
Supreme Court Chambers,
Mazurek Justice Building
Helena, MT

*times and dates are subject to change

March 17, 2025
Supreme Court Chambers,
Mazurek Justice Building

Helena, MT

July 21, 2025
Supreme Court Chambers,
Mazurek Justice Building

Helena, MT

November 17, 2025
Supreme Court Chambers,
Mazurek Justice Building
Helena, MT

April 21, 2025
Supreme Court Chambers,
Mazurek Justice Building

Helena, MT

August 18, 2025
Supreme Court Chambers,
Mazurek Justice Building
Helena, MT

December 15, 2025
Supreme Court Chambers,
Mazurek Justice Building
Helena, MT

May 19, 2025
Supreme Court Chambers,
Mazurek Justice Building

Helena, MT

September 15, 2025
Supreme Court Chambers,
Mazurek Justice Building
Helena, MT