Tristen Belgarde was raised in Rocky Boy, Montana, and graduated from Rocky Boy Jr./Sr. High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with a teaching option, a minor in Political Science, and a Broadfield Social Science endorsement from MSU Billings in the spring of 2021.
A former collegiate athlete, Tristen competed in cross country at MSU-Northern. His dedication to self-improvementcarries over into all aspects of his life, including his work with youth.
In his free time, Tristen enjoys spending time with his wife and his cat, Loki, working out, listening to music, playing video games, and going for long runs.