Company Profile
AERO
Company Overview
AERO is a statewide 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing solutions that promote
resource conservation and local economic vitality in Montana. AERO programs support individual and
community action to advance our goals in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, local food, and
resilient communities. Since 1974, AERO has been a trusted and visionary leader that has built strong ties
among farmers and ranchers, urban and rural communities, and many government and non-profit
organizations. AERO is a hub for inspiring, connecting, and building capacity for sustainable
communities and our programming is grounded in the conviction that communities are the best place to
create the kind of change we envision. We are in an exciting time of growth, in a solid financial position,
with many grant opportunities and a strong staff and board.
Company History
AERO was founded during the energy crisis of the 1970s to promote local alternatives to non-renewable energy sources. In the early 1980s, AERO began addressing the need to protect renewable resources, especially the natural and human resources on which agriculture and rural communities depend. AERO’s members share a commitment to facing the challenges brought by change. By bringing people together, AERO offers a vehicle for collective action and a sense of common purpose for citizens within their communities to shape a more sustainable future.