Communication from the OPI

Steve Meredith

 Steve Meredith

406-444-3563
Director of Photography


Work-Related Duties:

  1. Write, produce, and direct OPI productions.
  2. Professional cinematographer and photographer.
  3. Video, audio, photo editing and postproduction specialist.

Steve has worked for the OPI for 33 years pioneering agency technologies and filming projects.  He is a recipient of three Governors Awards for Excellence for his innovative use of technology for Montana schools and state government.  
- Created a graphic user interface for Montana schools that served a messaging system prior to the introduction of internet connectivity.  This system (Montana Educational Telecommunications Network, METNET) served Montana Schools for over 25 years.  
- State Coordinator for NetDay, Montana (1996). This national event, in coordination of the United States Airforce, internally wired over 30 Montana rural/remote schools for preparation to connect to the Internet. 
- Member of the team that wrote specifications for Montana’s video conferencing network. 
- An original investor in Montana Internet Corporation, bringing internet to the Helena valley.  
- Created the first Web site and server in State government in 1992.  
- Introduced streaming video technology over the internet for the State of Montana Legislative services by streaming live video of the House, Senate and two hearing rooms in the early 2000s. 

In his free time, he works on independent films, photography, and holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.

WT Greely

 WT Greely

406-594-1967
Video Producer


Work-Related Duties:

  1. Write, produce, and direct OPI productions.
  2. Professional cinematographer and photographer.
  3. Video, audio, photo editing, and postproduction specialist.

WT grew up in Helena and was one of the first students to attend 4 Georgian’s Elementary, matriculating through Capital High School. WT has a degree in broadcast communications but have spent most of his career telling stories through the screen. He moved back to Helena in 2004 and has a video producer at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks until joining OPI.

Brian O'Leary

 Brian O'Leary

406-444-3559
Communications Director 


Work-Related Duties:

  1. Writes Press Releases
  2. Liaising with members of the press
  3. Communicating OPI's message to Montana schools

Brian is in charge of writing press releases, liaising with members of the press, and communicating OPI's message to our schools. Brian grew up in Butte and Helena. He and his wife live in Helena and are excited to have  had their first child arrive this summer.