This summer we said goodbye as Lanny Hubbard retired after many years of dedicated leadership. I’m honored to take the helm as MSF’s new President and CEO and would like to introduce myself just a bit to you. 

I’m a nurse, an attorney, and a businesswoman. I’m here because I strongly believe in the impact a healthy Montana State Fund has in promoting safety and financial well-being.

As a nurse responding to accidents, I developed a passion for working with people, and came to personally understand the impact an injury has on a person’s life, and the life of their family. 

As an attorney leading legislative strategy at the state fund in Oregon, I saw firsthand how a strong, balanced, workers’ comp system can create a significant positive impact for employers statewide.

And most recently as I’ve leaned in on the finance/MBA side, I strengthened my belief in the importance of having a stable, well-run, financially secure state fund to make sure insurance is available and affordable for Montanans.

Since I started in May, my daughter and I have traveled (almost) all around the state. We’ve discovered warm, engaging people; breathtaking scenery; and a shared passion for making sure Montana is an amazing place to live, work, and play for generations to come. It feels like home already. I can’t wait to explore even more. 

And I have awesome colleagues. Montana State Fund’s employees are mission driven, have a long history of successfully partnering with workers and employers across the state, and are proud to be Montanans serving Montanans. 

I’m committed to continuing to figure out together what works for Montanans – what works for our business, and what works for our workers.

Thank you for choosing Montana State Fund as your workers’ comp carrier. I look forward to meeting many of you.  

Stay safe out there.

Holly O’Dell