City Manager
Ronald J. Alles became Helenas 9th city manager in October 2009. As the citys chief administrative officer, he is responsible for the administration of all city affairs, services and duties consistent with the City Charter, City Ordinances and state and federal law. His primary duty is to ensure that policies and guidelines adopted by the City Commission are executed as efficiently, fairly and effectively as possible. The City Manager also prepares the annual city budget for consideration by the City Commission, supplies whatever information is requested by the City Commission and may make recommendations on matters that require action by the City Commission.
Prior to becoming City Manager of Helena, Mr. Alles was employed for nine years, 2000-2009, as Chief Administrative Officer for Lewis and Clark County. He was Chief Finance Officer for Lewis & Clark County for five years prior to that, and served as a budget analyst for the City of Helena from 1991 to 1995. He served in the United States Air Force from 1983-1987 as a Korean linguist and was honorably discharged at the rank of sergeant.
Education
- Rocky Mountain Program, University of Colorado 1997 (Masters level education in public leadership and management)
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting Montana State University, Billings 1990
- Foreign Language Diploma Korean Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, California 1985
Professional Memberships and Community Involvement
- Chairman, Helena Community Credit Union (2003 Present)
- Helena Youth Soccer Association Board Member (2007 2009)
- Rotary Club Member and Board Member (2001 Present)
- Chairman, Helena Community Credit Union Supervisory Committee (1995 2001)
- Treasurer and Vice President Lewis & Clark County United Way (1994 1997)
- Kiwanis Club (1992 1995)
Personal
Mr. Alles was born and raised in Montana and has two teen-aged children. He spends his spare time with family, enjoys outdoor recreational activities and is an avid golfer.
