William (Bill) A. Hritsco, J.D.
PRESIDENT/CEO
Bill Hritsco is a Montana Native and was raised on family farms in the Dillon and Deer Lodge valleys of Montana. Bill graduated from the University of Montana School of Law in 1993 and practiced law in Dillon for nearly 25 years. His legal practice focused on property law and real estate transfers, agricultural and water law, wills and trusts, and assisting individuals and families with estate planning.
Bill actively served the community through the Dillon Jaycees and Montana Farm Bureau, as an officer and Board member for the Southwest Montana YMCA, and the boards of the Montana Water Resources Association and Barrett Hospital and Healthcare Foundation. He is also a member of the State Bar of Montana.
Bill became involved with Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch in the early years of his practice, after several court appointments as guardian ad litem for abandoned, abused and neglected children struggling in the court system. Bill then joined the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Board of Directors where he served for eight years before transitioning to Yellowstone Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2008 where he served until 2016, with the last three years as its Chairman.
Charles Sanders, CPA
Cheif Financial Officer
Charles Sanders joined the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation in the fall of 2024, bringing with him over 37 years of accounting and financial leadership experience. A native of Northern California, Charles earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he also excelled as a multi-sport athlete.
A seasoned CPA, Charles has served a wide array of industries, including healthcare, real estate, construction, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans. Most notably, he dedicated 21 years to the Centre for Neuro Skills, a nationally recognized provider of traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, where he rose from Controller to Chief Financial Officer.
Driven by a strong commitment to advocacy for disadvantaged populations, Charles was drawn to the Foundation’s mission of supporting special needs and underprivileged youth. His passion for service and deep financial expertise make him a vital part of the Foundation’s leadership team.
Kristi Farver Oaks, CFRE
Cheif DEVELOPMENT Officer
Kristi Farver Oaks, a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, joined the Yellowstone Foundation in 2019 and brought with her over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector.
A northeast Montana native, Kristi was with the American Cancer Society for over 20 years, starting as a field staff in eastern Montana and then serving as the state director for eight years before finishing her time as the Managing Director for the Great West Division, overseeing income staff in a twelve state area. After leaving ACS, Kristi served as a Senior Development Officer for the Montana State University Billings Foundation, assisting with the completion of the MSUB science building campaign and overseeing the annual fundraising drive.
Kristi was drawn to Yellowstone for our work in assisting special needs and underprivileged children, and as Executive Vice President, she assists Yellowstone friends with both annual and major gifts in addition to networking with the larger community to match individuals, businesses, foundations, and corporations with suitable Ranch projects.
Sara Hofer, J.D.
Cheif PLANNED GIVING Officer
Sara Hofer, JD joined the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation in 2019, where she was mentored by financial and estate planning expert Jim Soft. She is a graduate of The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and holds a law degree from the University of Wyoming. She is currently pursuing her Certified Financial Planner® certification.
Sara has a strong background in nonprofit work, with experience at organizations such as Parents, Let’s Unite for Kids (PLUK), Make-A-Wish Montana, and the American Cancer Society. Sara also serves on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Montana Chapter.
Passionate about personal growth, Sara is a facilitator and coach for “Transformation Groups” at her church, where she supports small group leaders. She and her husband own a cattle ranch north of Billings, where their three children are active in sports, church, and the family rodeo business.
As part of her role as Chief Planned Giving Officer at Yellowstone Boys and Girld Ranch Foundation, Sara specializes in charitable planned giving. She provides planned gift analysis and proposals for donors and their advisors and supports other nonprofits by offering technical analysis, drafting of gift instruments, training, seminars, and public outreach.
