Lauren Ellingson

Lauren (Baldridge) Ellingson is a fourth-generation Montanan raised in Whitefish, where she now lives with her husband, two children and Mini-Aussie.  She is a graduate of Whitefish High School and Colorado State University, graduating as a University Honors Scholar with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and certificate in Women’s Studies.

Professionally, Lauren worked as a Landman for small independent energy exploration companies in Montana, North Dakota, Colorado and California from 2006 to 2012 before co-founding Notice Custom Boards in Whitefish with her husband.  She currently works in property management and home design, bringing experience in business operations, project management and collaboration to her creative and community activities.

Believing strongly in the power of community service, Lauren has been actively involved in advocacy and volunteer efforts for many years.   She has served on the Board of Directors for the Nate Chute Foundation since 2018 and volunteers for the Whitefish Education Foundation.  She previously served on the Board of Directors and as a Peer Educator for the Abbie Shelter.  While living in Colorado she volunteered as a Peer Education Mentor for the Poudre School District, the Student Alliance for Gender Education and the University Honors Program.