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Resident Assistant Staff Biographies
Prospector Hall
Andrew Bender - First Floor South

Hi, my name is Andrew Bender, and I’m a junior here at Montana Tech. I’m majoring in chemistry and, as of now, have no idea what I am going to do with a chem degree. I’m from Darby, Montana and proud of it. You can’t beat growing up right in the middle of the mountains. I enjoy all sorts of activities indoor and out, but especially hockey, snowboarding, and playing my guitar. I’m the Resident Assistant on First Floor South of Prospector, so if you happen to be in the area, feel free to swing by.
Ben Witt - First Floor North

Hi, my name is Ben Witt, and I’m a senior here at Montana Tech majoring in Mechanical Engineering. This is my second year as an RA. I live in Room 120 on the First Floor in Prospector Hall. I’m from Fort Benton, MT where I grew up on a farm and ranch. I enjoy all different kinds of activities and like to get outside when I’m not doing schoolwork. As it is my 4th year here at Tech, I have a fairly good idea of some of the ins-and-outs and would be happy to try to answer any questions anyone has concerning classes, schoolwork, the campus, or even about the town of Butte or the surrounding areas.
Jacob Noland - Second Floor South

Hello, my name is Jacob Noland and I am a junior at Montana Tech. I am majoring in Civil Engineering. I grew up in a small town in Montana called Geyser. I lived and worked on my parents’ ranch as I went through grade school and high school. My hobbies include racquetball, woodworking, and jogging. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to stop by my room. I am very excited about this year at Montana Tech, and hope that you are excited about the year too.
Johnny Thomas - Second Floor North

Hello, my name is Johnny Thomas and I am from Deer Lodge, MT. This is my second year at Tech, and I am majoring in Metals Fabrication. I love hunting, fishing, looking for shed horns and just about anything else that has to do with being outside. I really enjoy playing sports as well. In high school, I played football, baseball, and basketball, and I also wrestled. If anyone has any questions about me or about school feel free to stop by my room and ask me. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone, and I think this is gonna be a fun year.
Ouisha Toenyes - Third Floor

Hi, my name is Ouisha (pronounced WEE-sha), and I am the resident assistant of Third Floor Prospector this year. I am a junior in Environmental Engineering which I chose because of my love for science and math. I especially enjoy chemistry and biology. For fun, I like to snowboard, swim, hike, watch movies, and read for pleasure. In the summer, I really enjoy water skiing and wakeboarding. If you need anything, please let me know. You can always knock on my door, and if I don’t answer you can leave me a note or call my room phone, and I will check my messages. I am really excited for this year, and I hope you are too!
Kayla Schallenberger - Fourth Floor

Hello, my name is Kayla Schallenberger, and I’m a sophomore majoring in Professional and Technical Communication. I grew up in Darby, Montana and love the mountains. In my free time, I enjoy running, horseback riding, dancing, sports and hanging out with friends and family. I’m the Resident Assistant of Fourth Floor in Prospector Hall. Feel free to ask me any questions concerning the residence halls or Montana Tech.
Centennial Hall
Travis Schallenberger - First Floor

Hello! My name is Travis Schallenberger, and I am the Resident Assistant for First Floor Centennial. I am a senior in the General Engineering–Mechanical Option Program. I grew up in the small town of Darby, MT. I am looking forward to another fun and productive year here in the beautiful mining city. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns I urge you to drop by my room anytime.
Courtney DeBoo - Second Floor South

My name is Courtney, and this is my second year as a Resident Assistant in the Montana Tech residence halls. I graduated from Conrad, MT in 2007 and am now a junior at Tech majoring in Nursing. This May I will graduate with an Associates of Science in Nursing and will continue on at Tech for the 2010-2011 school year to receive a Bachelor in Science of Nursing. This year I am the Centennial Hall Second Floor South RA, and I am looking forward to having a great rest of the year with the residents.
Chris Tacke - Second Floor North

Hi, my name is Chris Tacke, and I am from Fairfield Montana, which is about 35 miles northwest of Great Falls. My family and I also farm outside of Fort Benton, Montana and have done so for five generations. I am a senior studying Applied Health Science, and I am throughly enjoying it. After graduating Montana Tech, I would like to go to medical school and become an emergency room doctor. I am a member of OSH club, Bio club, Catholic Campus Ministry and am a youth leader for Butte Catholic Community North Youth Group. I like to hunt, fish, snow ski, water ski and farm, as well as hang out with my friends and family. If you have any questions about Montana Tech, Butte, or anything in general please feel free to stop by my room. I am located in Cenntenial Hall in room 216.
Casey Clark

Hello everyone! My name is Casey Clark, and I am the Resident Assistant on the Third Floor in Centennial Hall. Attempting my third year in the Butte scene, I am a junior in the Environmental Engineering and Mathematical Sciences departments here at Montana Tech. Though originally from Florida, I call Helena, MT my home and take pride in being a former Capital High Bruin. As a current Oredigger, I tend to “get into it” through EEMT, Math Club, intramural sports such as softball, and Running Club. When I’m not studying like a maniac, you can find me hitting the slopes on my board at Discovery, catching a flick with friends, or indulging in some tunes. I’m looking forward to seeing new faces around campus and reminiscing with old chums, so if you see me around, just say, “Hey!”
North Missoula Housing
Brian Dains
Hello, my name is Brian Dains. I’m one of the RA’s at the North Missoula housing for Montana Tech. I live in apartment 1039, and my room phone number is (406) 497-7229. I enjoy many outdoor activities as well as some off the wall sports. You can find me camping, fishing, hiking, riding unicycles, tying balloon animals, and juggling. I was born and raised in Great Falls, MT and graduated from Great Falls High School. I’m majoring in General Engineering with the Civil option, and this is my 3rd year at Tech.
Justin Webb

I was born in Brigham City, Utah and lived there until I was about twelve years old. My family and I then moved to Sandpoint, Idaho where I lived until I was fourteen. We then made the move to North East, Maryland where I stayed until I graduated high school and came to Montana Tech. At North East High School, I was a varsity athlete for three years in football, basketball, and track. My freshman year at Tech I played junior varsity basketball.
Besides still participating in athletics whenever I can, I enjoy getting out into the outdoors (especially here in Montana!) I particularly enjoy bird hunting and fishing.
After my freshman year of college, I took two years off of school in order to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in northern Italy. This year, I am a junior in the mechanical engineering program here at Tech and just recently spent my summer working at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as a nuclear engineer trainee in the Seattle, Washington area.
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