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Governor Gianforte Announces Transition at Montana Department of Commerce – Big Sky Economic Development Announces New Executive Director
Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Paul Green, director of the Montana Department of Commerce, is leaving the role to spend more time with his family closer to home.
“I am grateful to Paul for stepping up to lead the charge at the Montana Department of Commerce,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Working with Paul and his exceptional team, we made great progress recruiting more job creating businesses to Montana and making our state the best place to live, work, raise a family, and start a business. His leadership and commitment to the department’s mission will be missed. I wish Paul great success in his future endeavors.”
Appointed by Governor Gianforte as director in January 2024, Green previously served in the Montana House of Representatives, representing House District 41. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Green also served as executive director of Two Rivers Economic Development Authority and as a leader with the Montana Economic Developers Association.
Mandy Rambo, deputy director at the Montana Department of Commerce, will serve as the agency’s acting director, effective immediately.
Big Sky Economic Development Announces New Executive Director
Big Sky Economic Development (BSED) is pleased to announce that Paul Green has been selected as the organization’s next Executive Director following an extensive national search conducted by Jorgenson Pace, a search committee led by BSED Board Member and Montana State University Billings Chancellor Stefani Hicswa, along with other BSED board members and stakeholders.
