Committee Team
Kevin Suzuki, Chairman
Kevin graduated from the University of Montana in 1980 with a BS in Forestry with an emphasis in Rangeland Management and retired from the Forest Service in 2017 after 44 years. Kevin worked first as a Forestry technician on the Bitterroot National Forest, and then landed his first Range Conservationist job as a Technician on the Wise River District of the Beaverhead National Forest. In 1983 he moved to the Madison Ranger District here in Ennis. He started as a Range Technician and advanced to supervisory rangeland management specialist where he worked until his retirement. He managed the rangeland/grazing administration and noxious weed programs for the Madison District during those years as well as the District’s minerals, lands, sensitive plant, roads and facilities programs. Kevin found time to volunteer on the Ennis Ambulance service for 28 years and boy scouts for 8 years. Kevin loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking, photography, fishing, hunting and sharing his knowledge of the diverse plant species and communities surrounding the Madison Valley. He has been married to his wife Kaye for 35 years and they have two grown children, Travis and Elisabeth.
Liz Davis, Biocontrol
Liz joined the biocontrol crew in 2019 after retiring as a high school science teacher. She grew up spending summers in Ennis and now resides here full time. Liz believes biocontrol is one of the best ways to control noxious weeds.
Melissa Griffiths, Project Coordinator
Melissa joined the Weed Committee in 2006. She began her career working as a wildlife biologist with the California Department of Fish and Game. Melissa has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a certificate in Natural Resource Management. She and her husband Tim have 2 wonderful children and feel fortunate to be able to raise them in Montana.
Brett Owens
Brett Owens ranches on North Meadow Creek. He grew up on the ranch that his grandparents and then his parents made a living on. After graduating from MSU, Brett joined the United States Air Force. In 2007, after 20 years, he retired and returned to take over the family ranch. He and his wife Rita have seen an exponential increase in weeds as the local population has grown. He values controlling noxious weeds through a variety of methods as early as possible.
Donna Crumley
Donna Crumley is retired after 49 years in banking but is still active in ranching with her husband John. We have 3 daughters, 13 Grandchildren and 2 adorable Great Granddaughters born two days apart. Life is good.
Ron Humphrey
After a 33 year career as a natural resource professional, Ron moved to Ennis in 1999 with his wife, Kathy. Ron has been a member of the MVRG Weed Committee since 2014.
Ron Schott
Ron is a Montana native who graduated from the University of Montana in 1970 with degrees in range management and wildlife biology. He retired from the US Forest Service after 35 years working mainly in central and southwest Montana. He volunteered for 20 years with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, serving as a committee member, state chairman for 5 years and Montana Project Advisory Committee for 8 years. Ron has been a member of the Weed Committee since its beginning in 1999.