Amberly Pahut

Amberly Pahut, MBA, CFRE, CSPG has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Their most recent position is as the Director of Community Responsibility & Executive Director of the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation at First Interstate. Amberly joined the company in January 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Billings Clinic for over ten years, holding the role of Senior Director of Philanthropy from June 2011 to January 2022.

Before joining Billings Clinic, Amberly served at The University of Montana Western Foundation in various capacities, including Executive Director from July 2007 to July 2011, and as an Events and Promotion Coordinator from June 2004 to July 2007.

Amberly started their career at Crowley Fleck Attorneys PLLP as a Legal Assistant from October 2001 to May 2003. Throughout their career, Amberly has demonstrated their expertise in community responsibility, philanthropy, and legal support.

Amberly Pahut holds an MBA in Non-Profit Management from Walden University, which they completed in 2007. Prior to that, they earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of Montana Western, specializing in Education, Tourism, and Hospitality, from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, Pahut has obtained various certifications including a Class 2 Teaching Certificate from the Montana Office of Public Instruction, a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) from CFRE International, a Fellow Charitable Estate Planning from Thompson and Associates, and a Certified Specialist in Planned Giving from California State University, Long Beach. Amberly recently completed Dare to Lead training, but the exact year is not specified.