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Tenure as County Commissioner
Commissioner Mike McGinley, Beaverhead County

Commissioner Mike McGinley, Beaverhead County

I was appointed Commissioner in January of 2000 and elected June of 2000 (will be 22 years next January).

MACo Participation
  • Started attending MACo events immediately after my appointment
  • Was elected MACo 2nd VP in 2006 and served as President during MACo’s 100th Anniversary (2008 & 2009)
  • Was elected Fiscal Officer in 2012 and have been serving on the Executive Board ever since
National, Statewide, and/or Community Involvement

NACo Involvement

  • Board of Directors – 2008 to present
  • Economic Development & Workforce Steering Committee
  • Elected to serve as NACo Audit Committee member for two three-years terms, including two years as Chairman

State Involvement

  • Member of PERS – Public Employment Retirement 2013-2018, elected Vice-Chairman August 2014
  • Member of SWIB – State Workforce Investment Board – 2005 to present
  • Member of SERC – State Emergency Response Committee – 2011 to present
  • Commission of Community Service – 2002-2004

Community/Local Involvement

  • Dillon Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD) ~ 1987-2016 (29 years)
  • DVFD Fire Chief ~ 2011-2016 (5 years)
  • Dillon Jaycee Outstanding Young Man Award ~ 1998
  • Headwaters RC&D ~ Board member and past chairman, current loan committee
  • Lewis & Clark Marathon – Bozeman 2006 – Finished 26.2 miles in 4:24:04

Special Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education

  • MACo HCT, Chairman, worked on HCT budget including the actuary projections
  • Have been on MACo’s Executive Committee for the past 15 years, including the last 9 as Fiscal Officer
  • Spent 1 year at MSU-Bozeman
  • I have run Beaverhead Meats (my personal business) for the past 38 years.
  • Still enrolled at U of HK (University of HARD KNOCKS)
Thoughts About MACo & Its Future

MACo is the glue that gives the counties their collective power. Involvement by commissioners is the strength of MACo. I have always believed that if you belong to any organization, “Get Involved.” I hope to continue on the MACo Leadership Team as your Fiscal Officer. As always, I appreciate your support.

Share How You Will Serve the Membership as MACo Fiscal Officer

To the very best of my ability, with the above experience.

Commissioner Mike McGinley  |  Beaverhead County  |  mmcginley@beaverheadcounty.org  |  (406) 683-3750