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The Russell Sale Committee Co-chairs
Charlie Russell once said that “good friends make the roughest trail easy.”
In that spirit, we are proud to welcome you to e Russell this year. Whether this is your rst visit or you look forward to it every year, we want to make sure you enjoy some Montana hospitality amid the nest Western art available.
e Russell Sale Committee members work together with the C.M. Russell Museum sta to make this the preeminent event of its kind. Not only are we excited about the lively music, delicious food, and time with friends
of Charlie Russell, but the pieces of art in this year’s auction are second to none. As e Russell Sale Committee Co-chairs, we are dedicated to ensuring that you have the best possible experience. We look forward to seeing you. If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask.
Whether you’re traveling many miles to get here or just a few blocks, we want to make your trail easy and welcome you to an unrivaled event.
Devan and Gregg Smith
Devan and Gregg Smith
2017 SALE COmmiTTEE
Devan and Gregg Smith, e Russell Sale Committee Co-chairs
COmmuNiTy VOLuNTEErS
Terry Aretz, Décor Chair
Gail Carter, Publicity Chair
Jamie Doan, Art in ActionM Co-Chair
Brian Elliott, Live Auction Co-chair
Becky Fink, Ticketing and Registration Chair
Dave Grubich, First Stike Co-chair
Valerie Grubich, First Strike Co-chair
Kelly Harp, Rockin’ the Range Fashion Review Co-chair Sanford McAllister, Live Auction Co-chair
Tavie McKay, Hospitality Chair
Sarah Millhollin, Art in ActionM Co-Chair
Terry Potter, C.M. Russell Heritage Award Dinner Chair
C.m. ruSSELL muSEum BOArd VOLuNTEErS
Christina Hoover-Blackwell, Board Chair
Gail Hayes Davis, Rockin’ the Range Fashion Review Co-chair Anne Martinez, Educational Symposium Chair
C.m. ruSSELL muSEum
Sara Borer, Development Manager
Duane Braaten, Director of Art and Philanthropy Barbie Brunelle, Art Preview Party Chair
Sally Carlton, Outreach Coordinator
Christina Horton, Events Manager
Cayce Richards, Volunteer Coordinator
Mark Robinson, Director of Marketing
Jackie Slovak, Senior Director of External Relations Kelcy Wedekind, External Relations Coordinator Martha Wylder, Sale Catalogue Designer
ese events would not be possible without the assistance of our volunteers, artists, and sta who work tirelessly to make e Russell shine. ank you for giving us the precious gifts of your time, talents, and energy!