Kari VanDyken, Assistant to James Esperti and B. Elfland

A fourth generation Montanan, Kari was born and raised in the Gallatin Valley.  After graduating from Belgrade High, Kari went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from Montana State University.

Kari’s love for the outdoors began at a young age fishing the local rivers with her Father.  It continues today with summers spent at the lake or river camping and fishing and winters spent snowboarding the valley’s renowned ski resorts.

In 2005, Kari married her husband, Branden and was introduced to his passion for bow hunting.  Fall months have become packed, between cheering on her beloved Bobcats on Saturday afternoons and scouting and hunting.  While in the learning stages, she loves the opportunity to be up close and personal with Montana’s amazing wildlife.

Kari & Branden live in Belgrade, along with their son, Brayton and two crazy hound dogs, Koda and Kenai.  Kari feels blessed to be a part of a group that shares her love for Montana and looks forward to all that is in the future.