COA Advisory Council

Current Members
The Commission on Aging Advisory Council helps to further the COA's mission of developing and coordinating community-based systems of services for all older persons in Richland County.

Council members serve as ambassadors to the community, help to assess elderly needs, plan projects that can be developed in the Aging Plan, and oversee all expenditures to ensure funds are used to maximize the agency's reach within our senior population. Council members are nominated for their ability to meet these goals and are appointed by the Richland County Commissioners to serve for three year terms.  If you are interested in being appointed to the COA Advisory Council, you may contact the Council President or call the Commission on Aging at (406) 433-3701 for more information.

The Council meets on the 2nd Monday of every even month (February, April, June, August, October, December).  Changes to these dates and any special meetings will be posted here. All meetings are held at the Richland County Aging Services & Transit Center (2190 W Holly St, Sidney).  Members of the public are welcome at all COA meetings. They may also contact any council member with concerns, ideas, or suggestions that can be addressed at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

2024 Meeting Dates

  • ​February 5
  • April 8 
  • June 10 
  • August 12  
  • October 7 (Special meeting date due to Federal Holiday)
  • December 9- View Agenda
  • Becky Bradley; President
  • Teri Miller; Vice-President
  • Marlene Reitz
  • Christina Rehbein
  • Irene Emly
  • Sue Duffy
  • Kayla Fox (Ex-Officio)
  • Kelly Wilkinson (Ex-Officio)
  • Jodie Leland (Ex-Officio)
  • Brittany Peterson (Ex-Officio)​)
  • Rita Jacobson (Ex-Officio)
  • Jodi Berry (Ex-Officio)
  • Felicia Iversen (Ex-Officio)​
  • ​Jeana Barnhart (Ex-Officio)
  • Duane Mitchell (Ex-Officio)

Meeting Minutes

  1. October 7, 2024
  2. August 12, 2024
  3. June 10, 2024
  4. April 8, 2024
  5. February 5, 2024
  6. December 11, 2023
  7. October 16, 2023
  8. August 14, 2023
  9. June 12, 2023
  10. April 10, 2023
  11. March 2023
  12. December 2022
  13. April 11, 2022.pdf
  14. February 14, 2022
  15. August 9, 2021
  16. June 28, 2021

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RCCOA Office Staff

Jodi (Director) has been with the Commission on Aging since 2009. She started as the Transit Coordinator until becoming Department Head in 2014.  Jodi's favorite part of her job is helping to develop programs and ideas that will benefit Richland County's seniors.

-Certified SHIP Counselor (Medicare)​
-Eastern MT Elder Justice Council; Chair
-Certified PASS Instructor (CTAA)
-Certified Community Transit Manager (CTAA)
Felicia (Admin. Assist./Program Specialist) started with the Commission on Aging in 2014 and is responsible for many of the day-to-day tasks for various programs. She's an avid Disney lover and enjoys when her clients ask about her collection in her office. Her favorite part of her job is seeing her clients' reactions when she is able to make a genuine difference for them. 

-Certified SHIP Counselor (Medicare)
Jeana (Assistant Department Head) is new to the Commission on Aging. She started in early 2024 and is busy learning the ins and outs of the various programs. She is an animal lover and is especially fond of her three Great Danes. Jeana has a background in insurance and is looking forward to visiting with clients about Medicare this fall. 


​-Certified SHIP Counselor (Medicare)