John Helle

John Helle 

Dillon, Montana

John Helle was elected to the board in 2012. He has served as the Board Vice Chair and has been a member of all board committees.

John earned an animal science/agricultural business degree from Montana State University. He has served his industry in many aspects, including Montana Wool Growers Association, American Sheep Industry, Southwestern Montana Stockgrowers, and National Public Land Council. John has also served as a Director and President of the Montana Wool Growers Association and is a member of the Beaverhead Ski Patrol, and Beaverhead Search and Rescue.

Through Helle Livestock and other family businesses, John's operations produce sheep and wool, cattle, hay and small grains. Under the brand Duckworth the Helle family sells wool apparel with the motto from “Sheep to Shelf”.

John and his wife Karen, their daughter, three sons and daughters-in-laws (and six grandchildren), can be found enjoying the ranching lifestyle. John and Karen like to travel and enjoy exploring new country, especially if a motorcycle is involved.

Term of office: 2022 - 2027