Seth Thomas
Vice President of Development
Seth is no stranger to living in and enjoying beautiful, mountainous scenery. Born and raised in Juneau, Alaska, and spending the rest of his adolescence in Whitefish, Montana, his deeply rooted love of all things outdoors and adventure began. That part of our nation was the perfect setting for exploring, skiing, hunting, fishing, lake sports, swim teams, football, golf, and more.
After high school, Seth said goodbye to his Whitefish-based family. He spent some time during his college years attending different universities, including The University of Montana and The University of Oregon. He completed his biology degree at Montana State University here in Bozeman. His love of sports followed him to MSU, where he helped create and was captain of MSU’s first rugby team. Following the team’s success from creation to now being ranked in the top 20 teams nationally is something Seth will forever be proud of. Following his college time with rugby, Seth became captain of the Bozeman men’s rugby team, also serving as VP on the alumni board.
Volunteering has always been a passion of Seth’s. Not only is he an active volunteer of Big Sky Bravery, but has been a youth mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country for over eight years. Seth and his “little brother” Jack remain the longest match in Gallatin County. Seth has been through pivotal moments with Jack, learning the value of life-changing mentorship early on. That same mentorship and ongoing support follows Seth on the Task Forces he volunteers on for BSB. On Seth’s first Task Force, he had an epiphany to change courses in his professional life.
Seth’s first Task Force as a volunteer in early 2023 was a life-changing experience that created a new perspective on the sacrifices made by others to sustain our freedom. After the opportunity to put some faces to the reality of those maintaining freedom, he knew he had to help as much as he could, past looking them in the eyes, shaking their hands, and saying “thanks.” It was time to devote himself to work that he was proud of, leaving behind a legacy of helping as many as possible in the most effective ways.
