Elyse was born and raised in Wisconsin but ventured out west for school and has loved Missoula ever since. She received her Associate Degree in May and began working at Heggen Law Office in October. Elyse’s duties around the office include managing the front desk and communicating with clients. Outside of the office, Elyse enjoys baking, painting, knitting, and playing fetch with her dog, Duck.
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Shelbie Wheeler
Shelbie, born in Oregon, has lived all over the coastal US as a military brat. She moved out to Montana to study Anthropology at the University of Montana. After graduating in 2013, she worked in real estate and insurance for 7 years before deciding to join the Heggen Team. As our newest team member here at Heggen, she is excited to learn, grow, and assist you with all of your vehicle registration needs.
Reanne Gehring
Reanne is originally from Lincoln Montana but has been in Missoula Montana for 5 years, making her a native Montanan. Recently, she graduated from the University of Montana receiving a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a focus on criminology. Reanne has 8 years of customer service, allowing her to create a professional and personal relationship with our clients. When she’s not working, she enjoys her time being outdoors as much as possible, traveling to gain new experiences and spending time with friends and family.
Taylor Heggen
Taylor is our newly joined CT Corporation Representative, Blog Manager and Office Assistant at Heggen Law Office. She is a recent graduate of the University of Oregon, where she studied English Literature & Writing and Women’s & Gender Studies. As a fifth generation Montanan, Taylor is very happy to be back in Big Sky Country with her family and friends, enjoying all that Montana has to offer. In the near future, she hopes to follow in her father’s footsteps and earn her law degree from the University of Montana. But until then, you’ll find her in our office, answering your phone calls, setting up Montana corporations, and finding ways to save you money on expensive vehicle registrations.
Lisa Haugen
Lisa Haugen is our experienced Title Clerk here at Heggen Law Office. She has been with us the longest and has been a part of our Heggen Law Office team since 2004. Lisa was born in Sheridan Montana. She moved to Missoula in 1984 to attend Nursing school at the University of Montana Vo-Tec. When Lisa isn’t glued to a computer screen or at her daily appointment down at the DMV she is spending time with her family. Lisa has an amazing husband, two children and four beautiful grandchildren. She likes classic cars, Sean Connery, gardening, hiking and cooking with friends and family.
Anthony Rodriguez
Anthony, an Account Executive, and Notary Public has been with the Heggen Law Office for 2 years. Originally from Los Angeles, CA, he has called Montana home for more than 13 years. Anthony earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of Montana and has 7 years experience in international finance and multi-family real estate development. When he’s not working with clients, he enjoys sports of all kinds, skateboarding, yoga, exploring Montana’s natural beauty, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Jed Heggen
Jed was born in Kalispell, Montana where he graduated from Flathead High School in 1987. He then enrolled at Yale University where he graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. After working for two years in the family business, Jed moved to Missoula to study law at the University of Montana where he graduated with a law degree in 1996.
After his graduation, Jed practiced law at several firms, developing a strong business law foundation. He opened his own practice, Heggen Law Office, P.C., in 1998. He practices primarily in the areas of commercial law, real estate and business consulting and is a member of the State Bar of Montana.
Jed and his wife Jennifer have also continued to own and operate other businesses outside of the law firm. This independent ownership has given him a unique perspective in his ability to advise clients on challenges that businesses face operating in this region.
Jed currently lives in Missoula and he loves to spend time bragging about the accomplishments of his wife and children. Jennifer decided in the past few years to become a chef and after graduating at the top of her class in culinary school, decided to intern in Napa Valley at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery. She has since followed up by being a well-respected dessert chef and also teaching at the University of Montana Culinary School. Taylor, Jed’s oldest daughter is graduating from the University of Oregon at the top of her class and will be attending law school. Slade, Jed’s son, is a catcher for the Oregon Ducks and hopes to someday play professional baseball. Jed’s youngest daughter is not only her Dad’s hunting partner, she is an accomplished gymnast and track athlete. She placed 15th in the USATF Nationals in 2015 in the triple jump. Jed and Jennifer spend as much time as possible following and supporting their kids’ endeavors. Also, as a family, they love fishing, hunting and spending time enjoying the beauty of Montana. Jared is also a licensed pilot and travels to the extent that time allows.
