Campus Ambassador Program

Tristen Holt
Montana Tech, Butte

Tristen discovered his passion for accounting after exploring business management and realizing the CPA path aligned better with his skills and community-driven goals. He’s excited to share with classmates that accounting offers rewarding opportunities and that earning a CPA opens even more doors.

An avid outdoorsman, Tristen spends his free time snowboarding, hiking, fishing, or reading to unwind. He loves Montana’s year-round beauty and brings a passionate energy to everything he does — especially his work as an MTCPA Campus Ambassador.

Brandi Ashford
University of Montana, Missoula

After supporting her husband’s military career and working as a veterinary technician, Brandi was ready for a new challenge that combined her love of numbers, organization, and helping others. Drawn to the flexibility and community impact of accounting, she’s now pursuing a career where she can help others with financial management and tax planning.

When she’s not studying, Brandi enjoys hiking, horseback riding, camping, and ski touring. She values the solitude of Montana’s outdoors and describes herself as reliable. As a Campus Ambassador, she hopes to help students gain the knowledge and confidence to thrive in their careers.

Abi Grotbo
Montana State University, Bozeman

Abi discovered her passion for accounting early on — after taking a high school accounting class and competing in Business Professionals of America events, she knew it was the right path. Since her first day at MSU, she’s been eager to pursue her goal of becoming a CPA and is excited to help other students learn about the opportunities the profession offers.

A lifelong Montanan, Abi loves the state’s strong sense of community and beautiful scenery. When she’s not studying, she enjoys reading, crafting, spending time with friends, or getting outdoors. Her dream is to begin her career in audit and eventually move into forensic accounting. Friends describe her as diplomatic, and she finds balance through reading and mindfulness during busy weeks.