Katie Pidgeon

Operations Director

As Operations Director, Katie plays a critical role in administrative management for the organization, with focus on supporting, improving and managing the organization’s finances, human resources, business administration, and IT.

Katie Pidgeon brings a professional background in management of small businesses in both the for-profit and non-profit realms. Katie obtained a Recreation Management degree from the University of Montana and has since spent time honing her business & operations management skills at a variety of organizations including Missoula Parks and Recreation, Bridger Bowl Ski Area, and Montana Whitewater Rafting & ZipLine Company. With a strong desire to move from the nature-based tourism industry into a resource conservation organization, Katie joined the Center as the Manager of Operations in July 2018. Outside of work, Katie enjoys camping, hiking, gardening, boating, skiing and simply relaxing in the outdoors with her husband and dogs.

Education

• B.S. in Recreation Management, University of Montana