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Great Falls, Mont. – Dec. 27, 2023 – Shane Etzwiler is joining NorthWestern Energy as the Community Relations Manager.

For the last six years, Shane served as the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, following a career in retail management.

Shane is a graduate of Fort Benton High School and Montana State University-Northern in Havre.

“Shane is committed to Great Falls and the Hi-Line and passionate about making the communities in the area great places to live, work and raise families,” said NorthWestern Energy Director Community Connections Rick Edwards. “His deep ties to the area and economic development experience are an asset for the company and our customers.”

“NorthWestern Energy is the premier brand in Montana and I’m excited to share NorthWestern Energy’s message with the people I know and have been working with in the area for years,” said Shane.

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