SLVFF Board

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 With a career spanning 26 years as a Licensed Private Investigator, I have dedicated over two decades to specialized investigations. My investigative work has taken me across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe, providing a global perspective on complex legal and personal matters. 

For 10 years of my career, I focused on a critical mission: rescuing 

At-Risk Youth Runaways. I traveled throughout the United States to 

locate these vulnerable individuals and ensure their safe transport to 

programs designed to help them rebuild their lives.

After moving to Montana, I joined the  Seeley Lake Volunteer Fire District 

as a member for one year. My commitment to the district mission 

led me into a leadership role, and I am proud to serve as the Seeley Lake Volunteer Fire Foundation President, along with my foundation board 

staff and members we support the fundraising and community outreach efforts, such as the annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast. 

I share my life with my beautiful wife, Lourdes, and our two beloved "furry babies," Archie and Millan. Together, we embrace the Montana lifestyle through sightseeing, hiking, photography and swimming. In my spare time, I am an avid outdoorsman and hobbyist. I enjoy: Flying radio-controlled helicopters and drones, hunting, shooting, trail riding and exploring 

the rugged and beautiful terrain of Montana.

david.slvff@gmail.com

 I grew up loving Montana while visiting my dad’s side of the family 

that homesteaded in the Rock Creek and Eastfork area. 

After 26 years in the US Air Force flying and performing Space Operation 

duties, then working another 20+ years in the Aerospace industry, my 

wife of 40+ years and I decided to retire and build a home in Seeley Lake 

on land I had purchased in 1981. 

I’ve served on several Boards and enjoy volunteer work and the 

challenges associated with these.  

brian.slvff@gmail.com

 After owning property in Seeley Lake for over four decades, my husband and I relocated here ten years ago. We’ve both been active in volunteer projects over the decades serving the communities we’ve lived in.  Recently as Auxiliary members of the Rural Fire District and serving as a Board Member with the Seeley Lake Volunteer Fire Foundation.   

susan.slvff@gmail.com

 I grew up in Seeley Lake, and moved back in 2021. I am the Rural Resource Specialist for Missoula Aging Services, working in the Seeley Lake office and also the Admin / Treasurer for the Seeley Lake Cemetery District. I joined the SLVFF board in November 2025 as the secretary because I want to give back to the community and believe in the mission of community outreach.

My husband Jim and I have six kids and three grandkids. I am an avid 

crafter and scrapbooker. Jim and I enjoy spending time with family, 

fishing, hunting and being outdoors. 

melani.slvff@gmail.com