Ms. Snellman owns and operates Helena Athletic Club, a small business providing Helena and surrounding communities with recreational and competitive gymnastics and cheerleading, preschool and after-school programs and other expanded learning opportunities. Laura holds a Level 9 women’s artistic gymnastics judges rating and travels around the northwest coaching and judging every winter.
Ms. Snellman has a Bachelor of Arts in English for Secondary Education from Carroll College and has been actively involved in coaching, mentoring, and instructing students from preschool to college and beyond for over 20 years. Her son, Charlie, has enjoyed his participation in the Montana Youth Symphony since its inception and it was her support of this endeavor, along with her business management and operations experience, that led her to the board and treasurer position.
Ms. Snellman participates in multiple equine disciplines with her two daughters and hits the rodeo trail during summers as the driver, groom and gate opener for her oldest daughter, Audrey, a specialty act trick-rider. When not in the gym, symphony audiences or hauling horses, she enjoys hiking, trail running, fishing, and any quiet moment outdoors, especially in the mountains.