Executive Director 2014-current; BFS President 2006-2013; Board Member 2002-2005 — Since 1978, Lisa has called Bozeman home after a childhood spent around the globe as a military brat. In 1980, she found her creative footing in Film and Theater Arts at Montana State University, where she crossed paths with many of the original visionaries behind the Bozeman Film Festival — including Dr. Jack Stonnell, Dr. Bill Neff, Dr. Paul Trout, Lynne Merrick, and Jan Strout.— For 25 years, Lisa has helped advance the BFF torch into new eras, working alongside an inspired Board of Directors to celebrate bold storytelling, cultivate community through cinema, and keep the spirit of independent film alive in Bozeman — keeping ’em flickering for generations to come.

Barbara is a solo practitioner of Prescott Civil Law. When not working, Barbara enjoys spending time with her family and friends in Montana and exploring the natural beauty of Montana and Wyoming, hiking, fishing, cycling, and camping in her vintage Shasta trailer.

A water planner and science educator who has long appreciated the art of storytelling when it comes to technical topics. Sue looks forward to viewing great films with you that take us to new ideas and far-off places.

Bruce Brown is a Montana- and New York–admitted lawyer whose career has taken him across three continents. He has held senior legal and compliance roles in Tokyo, London, and New York, including Managing Director and General Counsel for Asia at KBC Financial Products, and earlier practiced at Skadden Arps on multi-billion-dollar transactions for major global banks.​—

Since returning to Montana in 2009, Bruce has served as General Counsel for Printing For Less and as a board member for SwiftMD. He lives in Bozeman with his wife, Asako, and has a passion for restoring historic buildings.

Doreen is a Midwestern native who spent 20 years in the San Franciso Bay Area before moving to Bozeman in 2023. An avid film lover & frequent film festival attendee, she brings both a deep appreciation for cinema and values film not only as entertainment, but as a powerful tool for connection, conversation, and community building. Currently working at University of CA, Berkeley, Doreen brings extensive experience in event & project management, community outreach & board management.  She is also involved in the community as a Thrive CAP mentor, member of Gallatin Valley Newcomer’s Club and the League of Women Voters. She enjoys hiking, skiing, playing Mah Jongg & traveling with her husband (frequently visiting their kids in Denver, Chicago & London).

Laura has an MA in counseling and works as a therapist. She loves investigating who we are and what blocks or brings true joy. She has a passion for exploring different spiritual paths through retreats and pilgrimages. Stories told through film and theatre are her favorite way to gain new perspectives. She has lived in Bozeman since 1997 with her husband and two artist/storytelling sons.

A graduate of MSU, a longtime Bozemanite, and a keen supporter of community non-profits, Julie relishes the opportunity to contribute to BFS and its decades-long effort to bring important independent films to the valley. She vividly remembers the first movie she saw on the big screen and is proud of her (one and only) producer credit on a film about the historic Missoula Mercantile.

Both locally-rooted and globally-attuned, Aaron’s life experience includes being part of a five-generation Montana cattle ranching family, being ‘raised’ on the slopes of Red Lodge Mountain, graduating from Boston University, and owning an international adventure travel company. Over the past 25 years, Aaron has worked in sales, marketing, brand development, and management for companies with national and international reach. Happily based in Bozeman, Aaron functions as WHJ’s COO and still finds time to write and edit for the publication… except on a powder day.  

BFS President 2023–24 | Board Member 2021–present. Heather believes in the power of film to spark conversation and bring a community together, and she's proud to help champion independent cinema in downtown Bozeman. A product designer and entrepreneur, she loves bringing ideas to life, from user interfaces and brand identities to Montana landscape paintings. When she's not on the BFS board, she's teaching skiing at Bridger Bowl, hiking and cycling with friends, or exploring the world.

Lincoln Sevier was born and raised in Billings and received his bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman.   After college, he spent 14 years in Los Angeles working as a freelance post supervisor and later as a studio executive for Lionsgate Television.   In 2021, Lincoln moved back to Bozeman where he works remotely and dedicates his surplus of energy to promoting film culture in Bozeman.  

Chris grew up in Great Falls, Montana, and earned a BA in Comparative Religion from Carleton College in 1987, where he also met his wife. After graduating magna cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law in 2001, he practiced law in the Philadelphia area for 13 years. A 2013 visit to Montana inspired his return, and he now lives and practices law in Bozeman.

A former president of the Bozeman Film Society board and current treasurer of the Bozeman Curling Club, Chris can often be found on the ice in fall and winter. Married for over 30 years, he enjoys spending time with his four adult children.