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Contact Us

Main number: 406.444.3134 or 866.600.4045 toll free
Fax: 406.444.2641
For general inquiries or to report website problems, email the TRS Web Administrator.
For questions specific to your TRS membership, use the Staff Directory below.
  • IMPORTANT: Email is not a secure channel! Never include personal data like your SSN.
Mailing address:  PO Box 200139, Helena MT 59620-0139
Physical location:  100 N. Park Avenue, Suite 110 in downtown Helena. Get directions on Google Maps
  • If you visit in person, use the west entrance (take Clarke St to S Benton Ave)
  • Office hours: 8 AM to 5 PM Monday – Friday (closed on state holidays)

Staff Directory

Last updated November 10, 2025

For inquiries about governing laws and administrative rules, Board and legislative matters, legal matters, and public relations, contact TRS Administration.
Shawn Graham, Executive Director 406-444-3376
Tammy Rau, Deputy Exec. Director 406-444-3432 
Jim Malizia, Chief Legal Counsel 406-444-9388
Mary Corder, Admin. Assistant 406-444-3754

Current educators who wish to purchase service, obtain an estimate of benefits, or apply for TRS retirement benefits should contact one of the Active Benefits staff members below.
Johnelle Sedlock, Supervisor  406-444-4113
Jessie Hill, Benefit Officer 406-444-3091
Sherry Smith, Benefit Officer 406-444-3324
Cathy Leonard, Benefit Specialist 406-444-3132
Jax Simonson, Benefit Specialist 406-444-2465

TRS retirees and survivors who receive a monthly benefit should call Retired Payroll staff with questions about payment dates, address changes, tax withholding, 1099-R tax forms, and direct deposit updates.
Natalie Chamberlain, Supervisor 406-444-3135
Katie Allen, Retired Benefit Officer 406-444-2912
Hays Bartruff, Retired Benefit Specialist 406-444-3185
Tina West, Retired Benefit Technician 406-444-2441

Employers should contact this team for questions about monthly TRS wage and contribution reporting, annual financial reports, and new member enrollment. Accounting also process withdrawal applications for former educators who wish to receive a refund of member contributions.
Nolan Brilz, Acct/Fiscal Manager 406-444-3679
Christian Ward, Accountant 406-444-3323
Ali Holland, Acct Technician 406-444-2540
Chris Fish, Auditor 406-444-6173

The Communications team manages TRS publications, newsletters, and web content They also coordinate presentations, webinars, and outreach for TRS members and employers.
Darla Fitzpatrick, Manager 406-444-0139
Lexi Newcomer, Specialist 406-444-3283

Members and employers who need help logging into TRS systems may contact John Noble or Rex Merrick during normal business hours.
John Noble, IT Manager 406-444-3395
Rex Merrick, Systems Administrator 406-444-9293
Tracy Tice, Imaging/Quality Control 406-444-1886
Stephanie Reynolds, Imaging/Quality Control 406-444-5227