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How to Contact TRS

Call or email us

Our main office number is: 406-444-3134, or 866-600-4045 toll free.
Fax: 406-444-2641
To report problems with this website, email us at: TRSwebadmin@mt.gov
For general inquiries, email us at: TRSoutreach@mt.gov
  • 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. 

If you visit our office 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)
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Staff Directory

Last updated July 14, 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

Hays Bartruff, Specialist 406-444-3185

[Vacant], Specialist 406-444-2912

Tina West, 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