Jan 28, 2022 6:45 AM
Raylee Honeycutt and Jay Bodner
Montana Stockgrowers Association

Raylee joined the MSGA team in August 2020 as the Director of Natural Resources. She also serves as the lead staff member for the Montana Association of State Grazing Districts and the Montana Public Lands Council. In these roles, she focuses on building resource policy on a local, state and national level, as well as providing a strong presence on agricultural issues at the Montana Legislature.

Raylee brings a diverse background in advocacy for the agricultural industry having worked in a variety of roles throughout the country. She originally hails from Ft. Shaw, Mont. and holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education with an emphasis in Public Relations from Montana State University. She is also a graduate of the Indiana Ag Leadership Program.

 

Jay Bodner was named Executive Vice President in June 2018, before that he served as the Natural Resource Director since 2002. Utilizing his strong agricultural background and education, he has developed and executed innovative campaigns for issues affecting the cattle industry.

Jay works with local, state, and federal officials to achieve workable solutions concerning complex issues such as water quality regulations, wildlife management, and federal land issues. In addition, he extends his strong relational skills and advocacy for the cattle industry as a lobbyist for the association during Montana Legislative sessions.

Jay grew up on a cow/calf operation in Raynesford, Mont. He attended the University of Montana and received a degree in Business Administration. He enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, as well as spending time with his wife, Donna, and his children, Anthony and Janae.

Jay also serves on a number of industry and civic groups including: Statewide TMDL Advisory Group; Nutrient Work Group; Western Environmental Trade Association; Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative; Warren Community Park Board; Lewis and Clark 4-H Foundation; and Treasure State Resources Association.

Outside of work, Raylee enjoys traveling and recreating with her husband, Mike, and their two daughters, Isla and McKenna.

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