Montana Tax Appeal Board

MEMBERS

Travis Brown | Chairman

Travis Brown was born and raised in Havre, Montana. After graduating from Havre High School, Travis attended the University of Montana, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business. Travis furthered his education at the University of North Dakota school of Law, where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate.

Travis has worked with property and real estate law his whole career. As a petroleum landman and title agent, Travis worked with mineral title reports, easement, title curation, and leasing oil and gas properties. Moving into private practice, he focused on natural resources and property law, including water rights adjudication and real-estate development. Travis has also worked with the Board as a Law Clerk.  

Since being appointed by the Governor to the Board, Travis has completed several courses from the National Judicial College and the International Association of Apprising Officers. in his spare time, Travis enjoys hunting with his dog Remmy, rafting, and anything outdoors. Additionally, Travis volunteers with Montana Legal Services' Phone Advice Project. 

Term of Appointment:  January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2029

Adam Millinoff | Member

Adam Millinoff grew up in Gainesville, Florida, and attended Florida State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Science and Policy. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree, he attended the University of Montana School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree with a specialization in environmental law.
Adam began working at the Montana Tax Appeal Board as a Law Clerk. During his time with the Board, Adam has completed numerous appraisal related courses from organizations such as the International Association of Assessing Officers. 
In his free time, Adam enjoys skiing, biking, and hiking in the mountains around Helena.

Term of Appointment:  February 1, 2025 - January 1, 2031

Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy brings a strong background in real estate and public service to the Montana Tax Appeal Board. He previously served with the Montana Department of Transportation in the Right-of-Way Division, where he focused on property valuation, land acquisition, and real estate services. In addition to his public sector experience, Christopher has worked as a licensed real estate broker in Helena, Montana, providing him with a deep understanding of local property markets and valuation principles.

He attended Montana Tech of the University of Montana and is committed to ensuring fair, transparent, and accessible tax appeal processes for property owners across the state. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys spending time outdoors—camping, boating, and traveling throughout Montana and beyond.

 Term of Appointment:  January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2026