Kathy Weber-Bates

Born on a ranch in the Bitterroot Valley, I learned the values of hard work, stewardship and collaboration at an early age. I'm blessed to be raising my own children here in Montana and I'm dedicated to making the state even better for generations to follow.

Founder and President of Starhitch Strategies

Starhitch is a public relations and communications strategy firm dedicated to helping ethical businesses and individuals make more uplifting connections with the people they serve. Starhitch strives for the highest professional standards prioritizing authentic storytelling shared from the heart with integrity in the most compelling ways possible.

Starhitch has a diverse range of clients including Main Street businesses, retail, high tech, non-profits, arts & cultural events as well as the Red Ants Pants Music Festival! Kathy served as communications director for Montana's longest serving U.S. Senator, now U.S. Ambassador to China Max Baucus. She is also an adjunct instructor at the University of Montana School of Journalism.

Advising and Services Include: public relations, media relations, communications strategy, business writing, editing, branding, message development, marketing, media buying, crisis communications, public policy, political strategy, political communications, public/community/government affairs, speech writing, event production, grassroots and grasstops outreach and issue advocacy along with grant management and fundraising.