AMERICAN LEGION POST  #14 - BOZEMAN, MONTANA

Steve Crawford 

Chief Steve Crawford began his career in 1994 as a patrol officer and served in many assignments and areas within the Bozeman Police Department during his twenty-six year career.

Steve has accepted a position with the Montana Department of Justice to head the Division of Criminal (DCI) Investigation Narcotics Bureau.

Mark Van Slyke, SRO

Bozeman Police Department

Mark Van Slyke is a recipient of the Nation Association of School Resource Officer National Practitioner Certification.

Mark is in his 8th year as a School Resource Officer and was previously assigned to Bozeman High School.  This year Mark is assigned at the newly opened Gallatin High School.  Mark as been a sworn police officer with the Bozeman Police Department for over 12 years and was previously a police officer in Fort Benton, MT for 2 years. 

Randy Kemp

 2019 Prime Awards Recipient 

These awards are designed to honor 24 individuals for their personal and professional accomplishments, talents and contributions to our community. 

Randy Kemp grew up in a family dedicated to military service, and it proved influential.  Kemp was deployed during both the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. 

Kathi Gregoire, Chaplain 

Gallatin County Sheriff's Office

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Kathy Gregoire provides ministry to crisis victims, department personnel and their families, both at scenes and after incidents, and at ceremonies and events. Kathi also provides death notifications, suicide intervention, and more.

Tracy Echert

Hyalite Fire Department Volunteer

In Montana, 83.9% of departments are made up of volunteers.  Tracy Echert is one of those Volunteers as a member of the Hyalite Fire Department.

Galltin County 911 Dispatchers 

In 2018, Dispatchers at the Galltin County 911 Dispatch Center handled 174,031 9-1-1 Calls.  These Dispatchers provide a critical link between the community and public safety resources (police officers, deputies, fire departments and paramedics) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  



 Joe Schumacher

Montana State University

Director of Veteran Services 

Joe Schumacher is an Iraq War Veteran was the 2018 Grand Marshal of the Memorial Day Parade in Bozeman, Montana. 

 Heide Arneson

Gallatin College Aviation Program

Heide Arneson served 4 years as a Bozeman School Trustee.

Heide is a United States Air Force Veteran, and teaches Aviation Weather and other classes to student pilots at Gallatin College.

Jesse Holton 

Bozeman Police Departmentt Distinguished Service Award

On April 4, 2019, Officer Jesse Holton was recognized for his outstanding service and dedication to our community and department. And for his professionalism, work ethic, and conduct that are an example for all. 

Len Albright

2018 Prime Awards Recipient

These awards are designed to honor 24 individuals for their personal and professional accomplishments, talents and contributions to our community.

Len Albright was drafted during his second year in college and served four years as a jet mechanic for the Air Force from 1966 to 1970.  His squadron flew missions over North Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand.