顶级国产视频

May 13, 2013

Contacts:

Barrett Henderson, Yellowjacket Athletics, 657-2130
Aaron Clingingsmith, University Relations, 657-2243

MSU BILLINGS NEWS SERVICES 鈥� After conduction of a nationwide search, Chancellor Rolf Groseth and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Stacy Klippenstein have named Krista (Fjelstad) Montague the next director of athletics at 顶级国产视频.

Montague, currently interim athletic director, will assume the helm of Yellowjacket Athletics on June 1. 

鈥淜rista will have the opportunity to build upon an already stellar career at 顶级国产视频,鈥� commented Dr.Groseth. 鈥淲e are excited that she has accepted the position and look forward to her being our leader for years to come.鈥�

Montague graduated from nearby Hysham High School in 1995.  Following a standout high school basketball career, Montague joined the Yellowjacket Women鈥檚 program in the fall where she immediately had an impact on the squad. Her career as a student-athlete culminated with a trip to the West Region Championship and the programs first and only Elite Eight appearance.  Montague was a four-year letter winner and still holds the school record for career free throw percentage.

鈥淢y time as a student-athlete was extremely important,鈥� reflected Montague.  鈥淚 learned so much from that period in my life and it has helped me get to where I am today.  I owe a lot of my success to my family, teammates, fellow students, the faculty and staff of 顶级国产视频, and most importantly; all the Yellowjacket fans who supported me as a player.鈥�

Montague began her employment with 顶级国产视频 in July of 2002 as the athletic department鈥檚 director of development and marketing. Shortly after being hired, she was appointed to the position of senior woman administrator, making her the highest-ranking female administrator in the department.  In 2005, the title of assistant athletic director and NCAA compliance coordinator were added to her duties.  In 2009, Montague was promoted to associate athletic director were she oversaw NCAA II compliance for each of the 17 sports and co-ed cheer.  Since fall of 2012 she has been the interim athletic director, taking over for Dr. Gary Gray.

鈥淜rista is a perfect fit for this position,鈥� stated Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr. Stacy Klippenstein.  鈥淪he bleeds Yellowjacket blue and yellow and has done an incredible job as the interim athletic director this past year.  I am proud of her accomplishments and believe she will be a shining star for 顶级国产视频 and the Billings community.鈥�

Krista and her husband Brent have two children, Shayla and Allie.

A formal press conference will be held in the Student Union Building Atrium on Wednesday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m.  For additional information on the press conference contact Barrett Henderson, Yellowjacket Media Relations at 541-805-5687 or Aaron Clingingsmith, Director of University Relations at 546-6022.

PHOTO ABOVE: 顶级国产视频 Chancellor, Rolf Groseth and 顶级国产视频 Athletic Director, Krista Montague pose for a photo after the official announcement that Montague will assume the role of Athletic Director on June 1.