IT Services Division- Meet the Team

 Marla Swanby

406-438-2160
Business Analyst/Project Manager

Work-Related Duties:

1. Project Manager for the AIM (Student Information System)
2. Facilitates projects within the Information Technology Division (IT)
3. Facilitates projects between IT and other divisions within the OPI

Marla is a Business Analyst/Project Manager for the Information Technology Division. She graduated from Carroll College and has worked for The Office of Public Instruction for 11 years and the State of Montana for 16 years. As a native to Montana, Marla spends most of her spare time with her two adult sons, gorgeous daughter-in-law, and beautiful granddaughter.

 Cameron Prinzing

406-444-3583
Business Analyst

Work-Related Duties:

1. Lead and direct IT projects through their life cycle including initiation, planning, and execution.
2. Craft Business Rules & Requirements and work with Software Developers for implementation.
3. Responsible for OPI-maintained software application health & growth.

Cameron is a fifth-generation Montana native from Great Falls. He onboarded with the Montana Office of Public Instruction in March of 2023 as a Project Manager/Business Analyst. He graduated from the University of Montana with a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) and has over 5 years of experience in Information Technology within the private sector. He absolutely loves the Montana wilderness and dabbles in many different outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, floating, skiing, and most frustratingly – golf. He adores his lovely wife Morgan, their Border Collie Remi, and considers himself lucky to be able to live, work, and play in the most beautiful state in the nation.

 Tristen Loveridge

406-444-4607
IT Project Coordinator

Work-Related Duties:

1. Manages OPI's website-based tools
2. Trains agency staff on commonly used applications
3. Provides quality assurance

Born and raised in Wyoming, Tristen finished her education with a B.A. in Business Administration and Marketing in 2020 from Montana State University Billings. She loves the outdoors and all seasons of the year! You can most likely find her reading, spending time with her husband, and playing with her 2 year old Border Collie, Scout, in her free time.

 Andy Campbell

406-444-3536
IT Operations Manager

Work-Related Duties:

1. Manage IT Operations Bureau
2. Provide technical leadership, information, and assistance
3. Project management

Andy Campbell is a native Montanan who grew up in Pendroy and graduated high school in Choteau. He spent eight years in the United States Marine Corp where he was introduced and trained in the IT field. Andy is a geek at heart and loves the technology field, which he has been in for nearly 40 years. In addition to the Marine Corp, Andy worked 17 years with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, 4 years as a Technology Coordinator for the Conrad Public Schools, and 10 years with Mountain Pacific Quality Health. Andy is also a retiree with the Montana National Guard. Andy and his wife call Helena home and where they raised their two sons. Family is very important to them, and they love spending time with their kids and grandkids. When they are not chasing grandkids around watching them play sports, they are golfing, traveling, and enjoying the great Montana outdoors with their family and friends.

 Alan Grover

406-444-3502
Security Analyst

Work-Related Duties:

1. Oversees the establishment of privacy and security policy at the OPI.
2. Monitors and re-acts to various types of security threats.
3. Manages the authentication and authorization of OPI employees to State of Montana systems.

Alan serves as the Privacy and Data Security Officer for the Office of Public Instruction and considers his responsibilities as critically important to the successful operation of the agency. Alan's education and professional career have been focused in Information Technology including network administration, systems administration, technical support, and security administration.  His current efforts at OPI are focused on helping to train and alert OPI staff to new and active threats, develop and implement security plans for all OPI applications, and respond to any incidents.

 Briana Ybarra

406-444-3789
IT Systems Coordinator

Work-Related Duties:

1. Install and maintain Network hardware and software.
2. Build and deploy applications to endpoints.
3. Provide network security.

Briana Ybarra was raised in Helena, MT and has worked at the OPI since 1996. She has spent the last 21 years in the IT Division as a Computer Technician.

 Vicki Thacker

406-444-9870
Software Developer

Work-Related Duties:

1. Data collection system developer
2. Website development
3. Provide technical expertise for a variety of agency projects

Vicki is a Software Developer and has been with the Office of Public Instruction since 2000.

 Lynnette Geske

406-444-9860
Software Developer

Work-Related Duties:

1. Develops and maintains school finance applications.

 Cindie Tenneson

Software Developer
 

Work-Related Duties:

1. Read and Respond to email daily
2. Attend Meetings
3. Other duties as assigned

 Zac Campbell

406-444-5688
Software Developer

Work-Related Duties:

1. Maintain applications developed by OPI.
2. Develop applications to fit the new requirements of the OPI.
3. Assist users in the use of the applications developed and maintained by OPI.

Zac Campbell is a Montana native who has lived in the Helena area most of his life. He has worked in the public sector for 10 years working at the Helena School District and DNRC prior to joining the OPI IT team. He has 4 kids ranging from 16 to 1, two dogs, and a great wife. His family and him enjoy doing anything outdoors with a passion for hunting and being in the woods.

 Mark Pomerleau

406-444-9690
IT Systems Coordinator

Work-Related Duties:

1. Manage overall OPI server infrastructure, monitor system health.
2. Perform system upgrades and implementations along with OPI ITS NSB staff.
3. Provide assistance to other members of OPI ITS staff.

 Serafima Forni

406-444-3952
Database Administrator

Work-Related Duties:

1. Manages, monitors and maintains databases
2. Makes requested changes, updates and modifications to database structure and data
3. Maintains database backup and recovery infrastructure

Serafima has lived in Montana for 7 years. She attended Carroll College where she got her Bachelors in Computer Information Systems. She has been with the OPI since 2019 and has a passion for all things data related. In her free time she likes to craft, travel, and spend time with family and friends.

 Kaitlyn Greenhalgh

406-444-1610
GEMS Database Administrator

Work-Related Duties:

1. Manages, monitors and maintains databases
2. Makes requested changes, updates and modifications to database structure and data
3. Maintains database backup and recovery infrastructure

Kaitlyn is a 5th generation Montanan and grew up in East Helena, graduating from Helena High School where she was a part of the swim team. She has a degree in GIS and City Planning with a minor in statistics from Montana State University. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her growing family.

 Chris Harris

406-444-1641
IT Support Specialist

Work-Related Duties:

1. Technical Support – Support users with hardware and software questions.
2. Administrative Duties – Boneyard – transfer equipment between various agencies and schools.
3. Configure computers, printers and training when needed.

 Daniel McNurlin

406-444-3448
IT Systems Support Specialist

Work-Related Duties:

1. Technical Support – Support users with hardware and software questions.
2. Administrative Duties – Boneyard – transfer equipment between various agencies and schools.
3. Configure computers, printers and training when needed.

 Jesse Romero

406-444-0157
Computer Support Specialist

Work-Related Duties:

1. Technical Support – Support users with hardware and software questions.
2. Administrative Duties – Boneyard – transfer equipment between various agencies and schools.
3. Configure computers, printers and training when needed.

Jesse Romero started working for the Office of Public Instruction in February 2022. He has moved from the School Finance division and is now working in the IT Helpdesk. Jesse is a fourth generation Helena raised man. He is the proud father of a 9-year-old son, Xavier, and has a beautiful fiancé of six years named Jenna. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys coaching his son's teams. Being from Montana he loves being outside and enjoys disc golfing, camping, and as much time at the lake as possible. His passion in life is to provide a great life for his family and help youth. As a Type 1 diabetic he helped organize and create a nonprofit called Montana Youth Diabetes Alliance. It provides financial and medical supply help to families and youth who struggle to afford living with diabetes. There is also a yearly summer camp. In the past he has worked for two major telecommunications companies as a manager. He has also spent a good portion of his life in Helena mixing up drinks at local family bars such as O’Toole’s.