Training Resources
Center of Defense Excellence (CODE) Bureau Staff
CODE Bureau Chief: Annie DeWolf, adewolf@mt.gov
CODE Training Coordinator: Kelly McArdle-Klepzig, Kelly.McArdleKlepzig@mt.gov
CODE Public Defender: Joan Burbridge, jburbridge@mt.gov
CODE Public Defender: Alex Pyle, AlexPyle@mt.gov
CODE Public Defender: Buddy Rutzke, RRutzke@mt.gov
CODE Public Defender: Myshell Lyday, Myshell.Lyday@mt.gov
Conference Dates: October 8-10, 2025
Conference Location: Holiday Inn Missoula, Downtown 200, South Pattee Street, Missoula, MT 59802
Conference Event Information: The 2024 conference will be held in person with remote attendance option
Questions or Issues? Please contact kelly.mcardleklepzig@mt.gov
Dependency & Neglect (DN) Matter Materials