Board & Staff

Amanda Christofferson was elected President of the CASA Board of Directors in October 2020. Amanda is a former foster parent and former CASA volunteer with a heart for giving. She is married to Randy Christofferson and is the mother of 3 beautiful children, Faith, Owen and Piper.

Amanda began the Foster Closet in 2019 - providing Foster Parents and children basic need items upon placement. Also helping local Foster families with special needs requests. She has also held personal fund raisers to support CASA volunteers, visitation/activity bags.

Amanda has an ABA: Associates in Business Administration and a BBA: Bachelor’s in Business Administration focus on Project/Risk Management. The Foster Closet (Founder/Director) and a consultant for Thirtyone (Amanda TOteally Gives).

Amanda works for Benchmark Human Services as a Family Support Specialist.

Judi Adams has lived in Havre, Montana since 1982. She managed her husband Tom's chiropractic practice for 34 years, retiring in 2016.

Judi joined the CASA of Hill County Board of Directors in March of 2018 and is also a volunteer as a CASA/GAL advocate.

Judi has been married to her husband for 52 years. Her son has blessed them with 5 grandchildren and a wonderful daughter-in-law.

Sandra Wilson, enrolled member of the Nakoda Tribe on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. Attended MSU-Northern, earning a bachelors and masters degree is Elementary Education. Went to MSU-Bozeman and earned an administration endorsement. Retired from teaching after 30 years to help her husband run the local Napa Auto Parts store in Havre and Big Sandy. Currently is a board member for CASA and Plant a Seed Read. Belongs to P.E.O., former member of AAUW. Has resided in Havre, MT since 1974. Sandy joined the board in February 2018.

Barb Slonaker has a Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education. She taught special education and kindergarten at Rocky Boy Elementary School for 21 years before retiring from teaching in 2012. Previously, she worked as a Head Start teacher, provided home services for children with disabilities through Quality Life Concepts, and she was the Special Education Preschool Coordinator for the Bear Paw Cooperative. Barb has really enjoyed her diverse roles in the education field.

Barb was a CASA volunteer for several years before accepting a position on the CASA board in 2018 and she is very glad to continue to be involved with CASA.

Joanne Antley has lived in Havre Montana since 1986, she is a Retail Mortgage Loan Officer for Independence Bank. Joanne has been married for 25 years to Brett Antley and has two sons Ryne and Tony.

Joanne has always had the house that was open to others. She has run a day care and worked with children her whole life. Joanne’s nickname is Mama Jo and she has a big heart for caring for others. Joanne joined the CASA Board of Directors in 2022.

Chamene Plum became a CASA volunteer in March 2014. She joined the Board of Directors in 2016, becoming Vice President in 2017. On July 9, 2018, CASA of Hill County hired Chamene Plum as Executive Director and she is the sole staff person. She currently works with seven board members and 10 active volunteer advocates.

Chamene provides the pre-service training curriculum to community members who apply to become Court Appointed Special Advocates.  She supervises advocate work, provides guidance and helps match advocates to the child.  She also writes grants, maintains the website, budgeting, outreach and recruitment.  

Chamene and her husband, Cliff, have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.  Chamene spent 20+ years working for her family's business, Griggs Printing.  They were foster parents 2015-2024. Her passion for our mission is greatly appreciated.