Our Board of Directors

  • Mark & Chantel Doherty

    Mark and Chantel are the proud parents of Delaney Doherty. They are genuinely two of the most kind and generous people you could ever hope to meet. They founded The Delaney Doherty Memorial Scholarship Foundation to honor Delaney’s life and legacy. They will serve on the board as co-founders.

    Mark:

    • Born and raised in Butte, MT

    • Currently resides outside of Manhattan, MT

    • Met Chantel at Jamestown College in North Dakota (been married since 2002)

    • The proud father of Delaney for the 17 years we had her on this earth

    • Is a Vaccines Territory Manager for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals

    • Coached fast pitch softball for the last 10 years

    • Enjoys hanging out with family and friends, cheering on the Griz, and traveling

    Chantel:

    • Born and raised in Fargo, ND

    • Currently resides outside of Manhattan, MT

    • Met Mark at Jamestown College in North Dakota (been married since 2002)

    • The proud mother of Delaney for the 17 years we had her on this earth

    • Is a Title 1 Teacher at Amsterdam School outside of Manhattan, MT

    • Enjoys a good book, hanging with friends and family, and traveling

  • Nick Newgaard

    Nick and Mark met through Pfizer when Mark moved back to Montana 14 years ago. Nick and his wife and family are very near and dear to the Mark and Chantel. They knew Delaney since she was 3 years old and loved and adored her. Their son Kade is Mark and Chantel’s Godson as well. The Doherty Family is thrilled Nick is part of this journey to bless others!

    • Born and raised in Alaska, attended MSU, earning his B.S. in Business Marketing

    • Married to Katie

    • Three boys, Kade (12), Coye (10), Kellen (7)

    • Began his career in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry in 2005 working in sales/account management

      • Joined SeaGen in 2017

    • Hobbies and interests include family, sports/golf, cooking

  • Brandie Elfland

    Chantel has taught with Brandie at Amsterdam School for a number of years. The Doherty Family has so much in common with Brandie and her family, as they also have an only child in Casey who played both volleyball and softball in Manhattan. Delaney always looked up to Casey as an athlete, student, and good person. The Dohertys are so excited to have Brandie on this journey with them!

    • Married to William

    • Daughter is Casey

    • MSU Grad

    • Special Education Teacher

    • Three Forks resident

    • Former 4H Leader and coach

    • Hobbies include hiking, fishing, backpacking, horseback riding

  • Joe Michaud

    Joe and Mark graduated from Butte Central together and were roommates at Jamestown College, where Joe wrestled. Joe has a huge heart for the Doherty family and is tied into high school kids through his work. He will be an amazing representative of Delaney’s light and love as the foundation works hard to bless others in her honor. The Doherty Family feels blessed to have Joe on board!

    • School Counselor Jefferson High School

    • 20+ years in Education

    • Wife Amy is the Assistant Special Education Director for Helena Schools

    • Son Kolbe (16) Junior Jefferson HS

    • Daughter Quinn (12) 7th Grade Clancy School

  • Kim Doherty

    Mark and Chantel are thrilled to have Kim be a part of their journey! Kim is married to Mark’s brother, Michael. She is an amazing mother to two incredible girls. They were all incredibly close to Delaney, and Kim will be an awesome representative of the light and love of “D”.

    • Born and raised in Butte, MT

    • Graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelors degree in Accounting

    • Currently employed with Dept of Transportation as the Accounting Services Bureau Chief

    • Been married for 17 years to Michael and have two girls, Ryleigh (15) and Mckinleigh (13)

    • Hobbies include enjoying family time, hiking, the ocean and chasing kids all around!

  • Joe McCaffery

    Mark and Chantel are thrilled to have Joe as part of our team! He absolutely loves Delaney and the Doherty family and will represent the foundation’s mission extremely well!

    • Born and raised in Butte

    • Raised three great kids; Daughter, Jayden (26), son, Keegan (23) and son, Nolan (20) — Mark and Chantel are Nolan’s Godparents.

    • Graduated with Mark from Butte Central in ‘94

    • Completed undergrad at The University of Montana in ‘98 and MBA in ‘01

    • Spent 12 years living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area

    • Currently a Sr. Technical Product Manager with Indeed.com working out of Missoula