Rae Grulkowski is a Cascade County businesswoman, with commercial property within the city of Great Falls, and residential properties within Great Falls and outside of city boundaries. Rae and her husband make their home on rural acreage south and east of Stockett. This diversity of interests (rural, urban, commercial, residential) offers comprehensive representation for our county population.
In 2012, Rae joined her husband at their multi-generational business, Carp's Drain Cleaning, Inc., based in Great Falls, while operating her own property management business, Mended Fence Property Solutions. Other prior employment experience includes managing a private guest ranch along the Big Hole River in Melrose and working as a hunting guide and camp cook in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness.
Rae's strong work ethic was cultivated early on. At age 12, she took on a newspaper route, which funded her first car and its associated costs. Although her studies in Business Administration and Mechanical Engineering were interrupted by the need to work full-time, the lessons in integrity and responsibility learned during this time have been invaluable throughout her career.
Her employment background is diverse and experience encompasses both growing and downsizing businesses, making critical decisions, and navigating federal, state, and local regulations.
Rae is committed to serving her community by amplifying their voices, fostering transparency, and encouraging participation in local government. She is thorough, persistent, and diplomatic in pursuing community goals and is passionate about involving those affected in decision-making processes. Rae stands firm in her values and approaches her role as a public servant with enthusiasm and dedication.