Former Gallatin County Sheriff, Director of DOC, Brian Gootkin Sworn in as U.S. Marshal

Senate confirms ex-Gallatin County Sheriff Brian Gootkin as U.S. Marshal for Montana

Prior to joining the Gianforte administration, Gootkin served as the Gallatin County Sheriff.

Gootkin sworn in as U.S. Marshal for Montana

Former Montana Department of Corrections director and Gallatin County Sheriff Brian Gootkin was sworn in as the U.S. Marshal for Montana on Monday morning at the Missoula federal courthouse.President Donald Trump announced he would appoint Gootkin to the position in October.Gov. Greg Gianforte named Gootkin as state corrections director in 2021. In that role, he oversaw the Montana State Prison and other state correctional facilities.Gootkin ste…

Former Gallatin County Sheriff Brian Gootkin sworn in as U.S. Marshal

Former Gallatin County Sheriff and Montana DOC director Brian Gootkin sworn in as US Marshal. Trump appointee brings 21 years law enforcement experience to federal role.

Former Gallatin County Sheriff, Director of DOC, Brian Gootkin sworn in as U.S. Marshal

Former DOC director and Gallatin County Sheriff Brian Gootkin was sworn in as a US marshal for Montana on Monday morning at the Missoula federal courthouse by the Honorable William Mercer.President Trump announced he would appoint Gootkin to the position nearly seven months ago in October.Gov. Greg Gianforte, a Republican, named Gootkin as Corrections director in 2021. In that role, he oversaw the Montana State Prison and other state correctiona…