LEADERSHIP

About Us

Our Board

The PEAK Foundation board is a group of dedicated and passionate volunteers who are committed to making a positive impact in their local community. This group of individuals works tirelessly to support and promote the growth of the community, focusing on initiatives that will benefit all members of society.

Megan Hamilton

President

Megan moved to Alberton in 2019 with her husband Garrett and their two dogs. She got her Bachelors degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana and now works in Customer Service as a Quality Assurance Specialist. She enjoys hiking, floating, and spending time with friends and family. Megan loves being a part of the wonderful Alberton community. She saw PEAK as a great way to give back to the people who welcomed her when she moved into town.

Jaime Odell

Director

Jaime Odell has lived in Alberton since 2003 with her husband, Brad, her three children, and often what feels like too many pets. She works from home as an Editorial Manager for Online Training Solutions, Inc. Her love of the Alberton community has grown each year she’s lived here, reaching the point that she felt compelled to join PEAK in an effort to give back to the community that has given her such a great place to live

Jeremiah Lapham

Vice President

Jeremiah moved to Montana in 2019 from Texas with his wife Hillary and daughter Delilah. In 2020 the family decided to move to Alberton to be a part of the tight knit community and raise their growing family. They now have a soon to be 1 year old son named Logan. Jeremiah decided to join the PEAK board to add value to the organization and the community, with a goal of providing community members with equal access to health, education, and community activities. Jeremiah hopes that by being a board member, he can help to accomplish this goal.

Janel Bicha

Treasurer

Janel Bicha is a Montana-born native raised in Missoula. She is married and has two children. Her daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren live in Alberton, while her son lives in Portland, OR. She retired in 2014 after working 20 years as a bank teller. Janel became the treasurer after her daughter, Melissa, asked her to become involved with the PEAK Foundation. She felt compelled to join because her two grandchildren are growing up in the Alberton area.

Kathy Manson

Secretary

Kathy recently moved to Alberton from Arizona with her husband and 2 boys. Her husband, Patrick, is an Alberton native and they are excited to live and participate in a smaller community. Kathy runs her own laser engraving business in addition to subbing at Alberton School. She enjoys cooking, being outdoors, and reading. Kathy is the Treasurer for the Alberton PTSA and is involved in the Alberton Booster Club. She decided to jump right in with all the volunteering opportunities and PEAK was the perfect fit as she has her Masters degree in Teaching and years of experience working with kids.

Forrest Scott

Director

Forrest moved to Alberton in 2022, with his wife, Holly, and their daughter Rowan. Forrest and Holly met in Portland, Oregon and lived there for over a decade before the call of Holly's home state grew too strong to ignore. Forrest and his family enjoy spending free time outdoors exploring rivers, lakes and trails. Forrest has previously worked and volunteered for non-profit organizations and enjoys the community engagement that being a PEAK board member provides.

Josie Hayes-Johnson

Director

Josie Hayes-Johnson is a Montana-born native and was raised right here in Alberton. After attending the University of Montana, she and her husband moved back to Alberton and have lived here for the past 17 years. Josie delights in spoiling her bulldog, sharing a hot cup of tea with friends, and cheering on the Panthers. Josie is passionate about giving back to her community and is part of many local and county wide groups and organizations. Josie has enjoyed attending and volunteering at many past PEAK events and has experienced all the wonderful things PEAK offers the community. Joining the PEAK board was an easy choice.