Melissa Horn

President
Melissa Horn and her husband are both Montana natives and the parents of two beautiful children. She works part time at the Do Crew Salon in Missoula as a hairdresser. She enjoys all of the outdoor activities that Montana has to offer, her favorite being fishing, followed by 4-wheeling. Melissa is also a reader, quilter, cake decorator, and scrap booker. She was compelled to join PEAK after their 2013 Winter Festival, where she realized that it was a group that is working toward making positive changes for the young children in the community. With her own children now growing up in this quaint town, she wishes for there to be ample opportunities from them to engage in fun activities with children their ages outside of school events.

​Jaime Odell

Vice President
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.

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.

Laura Acker

Founder
​Laura Acker is originally from Minneapolis, MN, but after living in Montana for 13 years, calls Alberton her home. She shares her life with her husband and three beautiful children. Laura’s outgoing personality lends naturally to her passions in community organizing and nonprofit development.  She has obtained the majority of her skills through volunteering within the community of Alberton, while taking time off work to raise three children. Spearheading the local food pantry is by far one of her greatest accomplishments.  

Developing PEAK is important to Laura because she recognizes that the Alberton area is in desperate need for activities that are specific to children and young adult’s interests. Laura is honored to be working in a group of dynamic and passionate community members such as these.

Brigid Davies

Board Member
Brigid Davies and her husband are Alberton natives and enjoy spending time at her mom’s Petty Creek property with their two dogs, curled up reading a book with their large tabby cat, or exploring the local woods hunting for huckleberries or beautiful scenery. Brigid has an Elementary Education degree from Montana State University but chose to continue her seasonal Forest Service position for the East Zone Silviculture crew after graduation. Her job gives her the opportunity to enjoy the wildlife and public lands of 9-Mile, Missoula and Seeley Districts. 
Brigid started volunteering with PEAK in 2017 after hearing about PEAK at the local book club and became a member in 2019. She also volunteered with American Legion Auxiliary and currently volunteers at the Food Pantry.

Rosie Sibert

Board Member
​Rosie Sibert moved to Alberton in 2004 from Utah. She and her husband Matt have three boys, Jaymen (1997) , Demetry (2004), and Ash (2017). She has been a member of the Alberton Sportsmen's Club since 2012, and works as a Long Term Care nurse, as well as a Camp Mak-A-Dream volunteer since 2010.

Rosie loves hiking and cross country skiing in the mountains around Alberton, and enjoys floating the river and hanging out on Alberton's sandy beaches on warm summer days. Her family spends the summers camping, fishing, and exploring Montana's wilderness.

Rosie and her husband have been vendors at the Alberton Farmers' Market since 2011, with their own business, Chronic Creations. She loves animals, and has many different pets, including two dogs, two cats, three ferrets, salt water fish, and a turtle at last count. On a clear night, you can catch her outside looking at the stars. She would also prefer to "play" in her garden all day than do house work.

​Kelly Hart

Board Member
Kelly Hart lives in Alberton with her husband and their dog and two cats. She moved from Pennsylvania to Montana in 2004 to be an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer In Service To America) and has called the state home ever since. She runs a business, Hart of Montana Consulting, out of her home. She began volunteering with PEAK as a way to become involved in the community and joined the board a year later. When not working or volunteering, Kelly can often be found running the roads and trails around Alberton.

Alyssa Probst

Board Member
Alyssa was born and raised in Lincoln, Montana, but has lived in Alberton with her husband, Adam, since 2014. They are the proud parents of one young daughter and four dogs. Alyssa is a fifth generation Montanan and is close with her many extended family members throughout the state. Alyssa works as an attorney at Milodragovich, Dale, and Steinbrenner, P.C. in Missoula. Alyssa also holds a Master’s in Public Administration, and has true passion for public service. Though she spends working hours in Missoula, she spends the vast majority of her free time in the Alberton area, where she and her family prefer to spend their time engaging in whatever outdoor recreational activities the Montana seasons permit.

Alyssa joined the PEAK Board in 2019 after observing the incredible work PEAK was doing to improve the Alberton community and create opportunities for area youth. She is eager to do her part to continue this trend and give back to the community she has grown to know and love.