Support Thomson for co-op
Bob Brown | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 years, 8 months AGO
I have known Muffie Thomson since I was a teacher at Bigfork High School beginning in the 1970s. She remains one of the most effective people I know. Her organizational and people skills are remarkable. Positive results happen when Muffie is involved.
She is now a candidate for the Flathead Electric Coop Board of Trustees. She has valuable experience as the long-time and very successful President of the Flathead Bank of Lakeside, she just recently completed service as Board Chair of Kalispell Regional Healthcare, she is past chair of the Lakeside Community Council, and past President of the Kalispell noon Rotary Club.
Muffie Thomson has a record of achievement in all her public service. Her greatest achievement, however, may be the many friends she has made during the course of it. We can rely on her serving with care, competence, good will and good judgment on the FEC Board. Please join my wife, Sue, and I in strong support of her.
—Bob Brown, Whitefish
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