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| Ed Bartlett, Of Counsel |
| 139 North Last Chance Gulch Helena, Montana 59601 Telephone: (406) 443-6820 Telefax: (406) 443-6895 e-mail: ed@bkbh.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BROWNING, KALECZYC, BERRY & HOVEN, P.C. Helena, Montana Of Counsel (January 2005 to Present) NORTHWEST POWER PLANNING & CONSERVATION COUNCIL Helena, Montana Council Member (October 2001 – December 2004) Appointed by Governor Martz to serve on the eight-member Council of four northwest states, as provided in Northwest Power Act of 1980. Address matters related to electric power planning and conservation, fish and wildlife mitigation, and public education in the Columbia River Basin. Chair of Fish & Wildlife Committee. GOVERNOR’S OFFICE Helena, Montana Chief of Staff & Chief Legal Counsel (Jan. 2001 – Oct. 2001) Appointed by Governor Martz to serve as chief of staff and chief legal counsel to the Governor and her administration. THE MONTANA POWER COMPANY Butte, Montana Director of Government Affairs (May 1997 – Dec. 2000) Managed government affairs for Montana Power Company and its subsidiaries for utility, coal, and oil and gas businesses in matters related to production, operations, environment, taxation, leases and contracts, and permits. Advocated company policy and positions before state and federal executive and legislative branches of government, including the Public Service Commission. THE MONTANA POWER COMPANY Butte, Montana Senior Attorney (Oct. 1981 – May 1997) Represented and advised Montana Power Company and its subsidiaries in legal matters and government affairs related to electric power and natural gas contracts, coal supply agreements, acquisitions and sales of natural resource properties, leases and permits, production of natural resources, environmental matters, taxation, and distribution and transmission operations. ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY Butte, Montana Senior Attorney, (Sept. 1979 – Oct. 1981) Represented and advised the company in legal matters and government affairs related to air and water quality, labor relations contracts, operating permits, land and contract disputes, OSHA, MSHA, and litigation; supervised and managed the Butte Legal Office. OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Denver, CO and Billings, Montana Attorney (Dec. 1975 – Sept. 1979) Represented and advised Interior agencies in all legal matters relating to contract disputes, oil and gas leases, rights-of-way, water law, and Indian jurisdiction. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DISTRICT OF MONTANA Billings, Montana Assistant United States Attorney (Nov. 1974 – Dec. 1975) Represented the United States in litigation involving environmental, tort, and condemnation actions. MILITARY EXPERIENCE U. S. NAVAL RESERVE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S CORPS Lieutenant (Oct. 1970 – Oct. 1974) Staff Judge Advocate at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA and Commander Service Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, VA. EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA SCHOOL OF LAW Missoula, Montana J.D. June, 1970 UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA Missoula, Montana B.A. 1967 MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS Montana Bar Association President (1999 – 2000) Board of Trustees (1989 – 2000) Member (1970 – Present) Montana Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (1996 – 2000) Montana Petroleum Association, Board of Directors (1995 – 2000) Western Environmental Trade Assn., Bd. of Directors (1996 – 2000) U. of Montana School of Law, Board of Visitors (1999 – Present) U. of Montana Alumni Association House of Delegates (1997 – Present) Western Regional Council, Chair of Clean Air Committee (1997 – 2000) Montana Power Company Employees Credit Union, Bd. of Dir. (1988 – 1996) U.S. High Altitude Sports Center, Secretary (1986 – 1988) Butte Arts Chateau, Board of Directors (1980 – 1988) St. James Hospital, Advisory Board Member (1981 – 1985) |