About Intermountain
Our Vision
Intermountain envisions a future where every child and family thrives in supportive and healthy environments.
We are committed advocates for children’s health and wellbeing, fostering resilience and empowerment. Together, we build a community where families are strong, embracing the promise of a brighter tomorrow for generations to come.
Meet Our Team Our HistoryOur Values
We value intentional and healthy relationships.
We value the future of our children, families, and communities.
We meet children and families where they are, and we don’t leave them there, providing the support they need.
We believe that supporting a child’s family is key to lasting change for a child.
We believe our work is heart work- providing hope and healing to children and families.
We value our staff, our donors, our volunteers, and supporters-as integral partners in our work.
We strive to be good stewards of our resources so that we can honor our mission and service to others.
Meet Our Team
Intermountain employees are compassionate individuals dedicated to helping children heal through healthy relationships. They are resilient and adaptable, navigating the challenges of behavioral health with patience and empathy. Driven by a deep sense of mission, they find fulfillment in making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families. To us, it’s more than a job, it’s Heart Work.
Executive Team
Jamie Palagi
CEO
Jamie Palagi
CEO
406-000-0000
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Kevin Casey
CFO
Kevin Casey
CFO
406-000-0000
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Justin Murgel
COO
Justin Murgel
COO
406-000-0000
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Catherine Surovy
CCO
Catherine Surovy
CCO
406-000-0000
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Veronica Mortiz
HR Director
Veronica Mortiz
HR Director
406-000-0000
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Senior Leadership Team
Jenny Fiedler
Director of School Based and Home Support Services
Jenny Fiedler
Director of School Based and Home Support Services
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Melissa Hammond
Director of Residential and Day Treatment Programs
Melissa Hammond
Director of Residential and Day Treatment Programs
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Beth Wheeler
Director of Development
Beth Wheeler
Director of Development
406-000-0000
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Amy McDonald
Executive Support Manager
Amy McDonald
Executive Support Manager
406-000-0000
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Board of Directors
The Intermountain board is comprised of 9-15 directors. This volunteer group provides oversight of Intermountain Deaconess Children’s Services and all subsidiaries. Members represent a diverse group of Montanans; all focused on delivering high quality mission aligned services. The board includes representatives from four supporting denominations: United Methodist Church, Presbyterian Church (USA), United Church of Christ, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
Tim Moore, Chair
Cascade, Montana
Elected 2022
Phaedra Raymond, Vice Chair
Clancy, Montana
Elected 2019
Mark Kary, Treasurer
Billings, Montana
Elected 2022
Melanie Reynolds, Secretary
Helena, Montana
Elected 2020
Barb Burton
Cardwell, Montana
Elected 2025
Chuck Carlson
Lakeside, Montana
Elected 2022
Wil Carroll
Big Timber, Montana
Elected 2025
Stacy L. Dreesen
Billings, Montana
Elected 2023
Rachel Templeton
Alexandria, Virginia
Elected 2025
Our History – Over a Century of Care
Intermountain continues the mission of our founders and builds on the strong tradition of supporting children, youth, and families. More than a century later, we’re excited to continue our legacy of care for today’s children well into the future.
