About MAC

Montana Arts Council Members

Rob Quist

Rob Quist is a rancher's son and native Montanan living in Kalispell with his wife Bonnie and their son and daughter. He is also a well-known songwriter, composer, and main stage performer. He has toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Japan The Missoulian named him one of the Premiere Montana Musicians of the 20th Century and he was recently inducted into the University of Montana's Fine Arts Department Hall of Fame. He has released eight CD's.

Rob was an original band member (lead singer) for the Mission Mountain Woodband. He has written, produced, sung, recorded and/or starred in numerous videos, films, and soundtracks. His original music has been charted on Billboard's Top 100, and has even been arranged and scored for full symphony performances. His music has also been recorded by Michael Martin Murphy, Loretta Lynn, and Jack Gladstone.

He is currently touring with Jack Gladstone in their original production of Odyssey West in honor of the Bicentennial Lewis and Clark Celebration.

Term: 02/01/05 –02/01/15