Board

Jodi Rudell

President

• Cheyenne, Wyoming

A life-long resident of Wyoming, Jodi enjoys the outdoors and traveling to new places. She is a mother of two beautiful, smart girls and a wife to her wonderful husband Jim. She and their two daughters have Von Willebrand Disease and Jim is a non-symptomatic carrier. Since their diagnoses, she has made it her life’s passion to advocate and help similarly-affected families and those yet to be diagnosed. “I am proud to serve this chapter as a member of the advocacy and women’s program committees and welcome any questions or comments for me and/or our chapter.”

Laura Poitra

Vice President

• Kalispell, Montana

Laura, her husband and two children have been active members of RMHBDA since 2012. In 2011, Laura’s son was unexpectedly diagnosed with severe Hemophilia A. He was nine months old at the time and bleeding disorders were unknown to her and her family. Through connection with an HTC, engagement in educational opportunities and support from the RMHBDA community, they were able to find a new normal. Because of this experience and the tremendous benefit the Association has been to both her family and the friends she’s met along the way, Laura is honored to volunteer as an RMHBDA board member. Laura and her family live in Kalispell, Montana, where she is a primary care clinic manager for Logan Health Medical Center, formerly known as Kalispell Regional Medical Center. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, camping, fishing, biking, and gardening with her family and friends. Laura is thrilled to bring both her professional and personal knowledge to the board and honored to give back to RMHBDA and the bleeding disorders community.

Travis Bruyere

Treasurer

• Billings, Montana

Travis is a proud graduate of the University of Wyoming with a background in business management. With his wife, Emily, they have four children and have lived in Montana for over a decade. His hobbies include golfing, backpacking, and following all types of sports, both professional and collegiate. As the Vice President of Sales for Avitus Group Companies, he works directly with a sales force and organizations that want to focus on why they got into business. Although not directly affected by hemophilia, the need for advocacy and awareness regarding the disease in the Rocky Mountain region has been the reason Travis chose to be involved in this organization.

Nicohl Fowler

• Billings, Montana

Nicohl is a wife and mother of three children, and the four of them have von Willebrands disease. As she shares, “Since moving to Montana, RMHBDA welcomed my family and I into the community with open arms. To say it felt like home would be an understatement, and I can’t thank everyone enough for that! We love being a part of this chapter’s wonderful community of people. I want and hope to give as much back to RMHBDA, and the community it serves, as they have given and continue to give to us. I am truly honored to serve on the board of directors!”

Kendra Reynolds

• Powell, Wyoming

Kendra lives in Powell, Wyoming, with her husband and two sons. Her husband has Von Willebrand Disease, as does many of the extended family. She has been an active member of the RMHBDA since 2014, when her husband was diagnosed. The chapter has provided knowledge and resources to help with VWD, and she looks forward to serving on the board. You’ll find Kendra with her family, riding horses, kayaking, or reading a book.