Calista Montgomery
Billings
Summary
MBA graduate and award-winning professional with extensive experience in real estate and right-of-way management. Proven track record in launching utility projects by effectively collaborating with diverse stakeholders and utilizing strong negotiation and communication skills to achieve favorable outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Real Estate Specialist
NorthWestern Energy
Billings
12.2018 - Current
- Launch and manage utility projects throughout the State, utilizing internal teams combined with consultants and industry specialists
- Coordinate extensively with MDT and BNSF, permitting and refining electric and gas projects
- Collaborate extensively with state and local governments; commissioners, mayors, city/county attorneys, DNRC, BLM, USFS, formalizing, designing, and launching electric and gas projects
- Facilitate negotiation processes to secure favorable outcomes for customers, engineers, and the company
- Stitch together the needs of customers and industrial partners with company strategies and growth
Right-Of-Way Specialist IV
State of Montana Department of Transportation
Billings
06.2013 - 12.2018
- Represented the MDT in negotiations pertaining to land acquisition, easements and permitting; interpreting and applying the Uniform Act, state and federal policies
- Appraised property, communicated with communities, and built relationships with commissioners, landowners, business owners, and attorneys to facilitate project progress
- Educated the general public on project parameters and timelines, addressing community and private citizen concerns to foster transparency and trust
- Streamlined processes to enhance efficiency within cross-functional teams, both internal and external
Education
MBA -
University of Montana
Missoula, MT01-2004
Bachelor of Science - Business/Communication
Montana State University
Billings, MT01-2001
Skills
- Powerful negotiator and manager
- Knowledge of the Uniform Act, real estate laws, local statutes & regulations
- Customer relationship management
- Excellent oral & written communication ability
- Understanding of engineering & utility plans
- Complex Valuation & Real Estate Expertise
- Market analysis
- Proficiency in Title Research
- Self-motivated
- Broad understanding of real estate, contracts & transaction law
- Proficient in mapping, GIS & Microsoft software
- Powerful network builder
Languages
- Norwegian
- Swedish
- Danish
- Some French & Italian
Timeline
Senior Real Estate Specialist
NorthWestern Energy
12.2018 - Current
Right-Of-Way Specialist IV
State of Montana Department of Transportation
06.2013 - 12.2018
MBA -
University of Montana
Bachelor of Science - Business/Communication
Montana State University