Background
Ostby, Alan Collier was born on July 1, 1956 in Wolf Point, Montana, United States. Son of Riley Osborn and Louise Helen Ostby.
Ostby, Alan Collier was born on July 1, 1956 in Wolf Point, Montana, United States. Son of Riley Osborn and Louise Helen Ostby.
Bachelor in Political Science magna cum laude, Macalester College, 1977; Master of Science in Political Science, Yale University, 1980; Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Montana State University, 1994.
State director, Common Cause, Helena, Montana, 1980-1981; public relations specialist, Common Cause, Washington, 1981-1982; owner, director, Ostley Artifacts, Point Arena, California, 1982-1983; owner, operator, Pope House Antiques, Helena, 1983-1991; owner, operator, Ostby Auctions, Helena and Billings, since 1989; director, Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic, Billings, Montana, since 1992; therapist, intern, Mental Health Center, Billings, since 1994; therapist, Spring Creek School, Billings, since 1994. Restorer Francis Pope House, Helena, 1985-1991.
Republican Helena Citizen's Council, 1989-1990. Activist, fundraiser Democratic Party, Helena and Billings, since 1989. Member Northern Plains Resource Council.
Member Yellowstone Valley Citizens Council, Nature Conservancy, Wilderness Society, various book clubs, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Margaret Rose Beeson, November 14, 1991. 1 child, Julius Riley.