Board Members of the Pad for Paws Foundation

Garry A. Pistoria, President

After attending Montana State University and the College of Great Falls, where he majored in Business and Economics, Garry Pistoria started his career with the Cenex/Harvest States corporation. During his thirty-eight years with Cenex/Harvest States, he has directed the Export Division in Portland, Oregon, coordinating trades with Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and other Asian countries. In corporate offices in St. Paul, Minnesota, he oversaw the domestic and world sales of wheat merchandising and managed world-wide grain sales. Most recently, he was president of Amber Milling Company, the four milling operations of Cenex/Harvest States until his retirement in 1999.

Ron Stottlemyer, Vice President

Dr. Ron Stottlemyer is a professor of medieval English literature at Carroll College, where he teaches a variety of literature, linguistics, and writing courses. In addition to his teaching, he has directed business and technical writing workshops in state and federal agencies and local firms. He has also served as a technical editor for the Montana Cancer Report and has worked on writing and editing projects for Robert Peccia and Associates, a Helena-based engineering consulting firm. He has volunteered at the Lewis & Clark Animal Shelter, walking and training dogs and has participated in animal welfare events in the Helena community. As well as serving on the board of the Pad for Paws Foundation, he has served on the board of the Helena Symphony Orchestra.

Nancy Jardon, Treasurer

Nancy Jardon is a lifelong animal lover whose household includes dogs, rabbits, rats, a horse and aquariums. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Redlands and worked as a Finance Manager for McDonnell Douglas before moving to Montana in 1991. While raising her two children and home-schooling them, she also started her own accounting business. Besides serving on the Pad For Paws Board, Nancy is also on the Board of the Helena Area Friends of Pets. Nancy enjoys traveling with her family, reading, and crossword puzzles.

Heather Kahler

Heather Kahler has been selling radio advertising with Cherry Creek Radio. She enjoys helping business owners better their stores and achieve their goals. She attends the Montana Broadcasters Association Sales Seminars every fall and has been a member of the MBA Jim Manning Society for excellence in sales achievement since 2004 and won an award for the best radio ad in the state of Montana in 2007. She is also member of the Helena Exchange Club which helps children in the Helena community. The newest addition to her household is Abby, her three-year-old, 100 pound Great Pyrennes. A Montana native, her passions naturally include boating at the lake, snowboarding, and, of course, walking Abby.

Cristina Jardon

Cristina Jardon grew up in Montana and has always loved working with animals. She is a student with the University of Montana and is pursuing a degree in English Literature. In addition to her studies, she previously worked as a dog training instructor and currently works as an English tutor. She also volunteers with Helena Area Friends of Pets, working at their low-cost spay and neuter clinics and assisting with fundraising. Among her houseful of animals are her two dogs, River and Atticus. She enjoys playing fetch with energetic River and indulging Atticus’s more relaxed lifestyle of cuddling and napping.