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Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Welcomes Ashleigh Heimbach as Executive Director

Posted by Ava Budde
August 6, 2026
Montana Stockgrowers Foundation, News, Press Releases

 The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is pleased to announce the hiring of Ashleigh Heimbach as the Foundation’s first Executive Director.

Heimbach will provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership for the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation and partner with the Board of Trustees to advance the foundation’s mission, vision, and long-term sustainability.

Headshot photo of Ashleigh Heimbach.

Ashleigh is an experienced executive leader with more than 15 years of expertise in nonprofit leadership, organizational management, healthcare operations, and public service. Throughout her career, she has led organizations through strategic growth, operational excellence, and transformational change while fostering strong partnerships with boards, community leaders, donors, policymakers, and stakeholders.

Her professional experience includes executive leadership, strategic planning, financial stewardship, governance, fundraising, organizational development, and public speaking. She is recognized for her collaborative leadership style, ability to build meaningful relationships, and commitment to creating sustainable organizations that strengthen communities and inspire future leaders.

A proud Montanan, Ashleigh has dedicated her career to serving communities across the state and was recognized as one of Helena’s “20 Under 40” business leaders for her leadership and community impact.

The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation is committed to preserving Montana’s ranching heritage by supporting educational programs, leadership development, scholarships, research, and charitable initiatives that strengthen the state’s beef industry and rural communities. Learn more at www.mtbeeffoundation.org. Ashleigh can be reached at (406) 442-3420 or [email protected].


The Montana Stockgrowers Association is a grassroots membership organization and is the trusted voice of cattle ranchers. With over 140 years of history, MSGA advocates and ensures cattle ranching remains relevant, safe and a sustainable way of life for generations to come.

The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and was established to ensure the future of Montana’s cattle industry through producer and public education, and promotion of MSGA programs. The Foundation supports the next generation by offering educational programs, academic scholarships and providing leadership opportunities. 

MEDIA CONTACT

Keni Reese

Director of Marketing & Communications

(406) 442-3420

[email protected]


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