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SPENCER DEGEN

Daktronics
President

SPENCER DEGEN

I’ve learned so much about the need in the community and the good that BAUW does since joining the board in 2019. I encourage you to become a donor to help maximize the impact we can collectively make in the community.

Dan Svobodny

DAN SVOBODNY

3M
President-Elect

DAN SVOBODNY

You can feel good about the gifts that you contribute and be confident that the United Way is bringing forth those gifts to local agencies that need them, which in turn brings positive outcomes to the Brookings community.

Jen Olson

JENNIFER OLSON

BankStar
Past-President

JENNIFER OLSON

I love watching the collaboration that comes with being a part of the Brookings Area United Way. I feel confident that the dollars raised are going to where they are needed and I am proud to serve on the board of such a wide reaching nonprofit.

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LAURA GERJETS

Brookings School District
Secretary

LAURA GERJETS

I'm proud to serve on a board that collaborates with the entire community.  The Brookings Area United Way serves several missions in our community and I love seeing programs thrive through joint force efforts.  I'm excited to see what is in store for the Brookings community through the United Way.

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BRITTANY KREUL

First Bank & Trust
Treasurer

BRITTANY KREUL

The reason that I joined the United Way Board was because of the importance United Way plays in our community. They assist multiple agencies, a lot that are smaller and benefit tremendously from the fundraising connections made through United Way. This allows staff to not have to worry so much about how they are going to get money to provide those services. I saw from day one how passionate each of the members is to the continued success of United Way.

Susan Rotert

SUSAN ROTERT

City of Brookings

SUSAN ROTERT

Representing the City of Brookings on the United Way board shows that we are committed to our community and want the City of Brookings to be an inclusive community, providing the best possible services and solutions to all of our citizens with the goal of leaving no one behind.

Mike Lockrem

MIKE LOCKREM

South Dakota State University

MIKE LOCKREM

Brookings has been a wonderful place for my family to live for almost 15 years and being part of United Way is an opportunity to give back to a community that has been so supportive. The impact the United Way has on the community and the families that call Brookings home is transformative and gives people opportunities to grow and advance. It is an honor to serve on the board.

Karen Weber

KAREN WEBER

Brooking Health System

KAREN WEBER

I work closely with many of the local agencies that receive funding from the United Way and experience firsthand the benefits of their generosity.  It’s important to give back and support such a valuable organization

Sean Binker

SEAN BINKER

Northwestern Mutual

SEAN BINKER

United Way touches so many organizations and individuals in our county. A donation to BAUW is a way to condense your giving and still have a wide impact and knowing the dollars are going where they are needed.

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LEWAYNE ERICKSON

Community Member

LEWAYNE ERICKSON

In the 50 years I’ve been in the community, I’ve seen the immense need; once you’re on the board you see the even greater need. People need all of the help you can offer. I’m proud to be able to help by being a donor and serving on the board.

Kyle Bender

KYLE BENDER

Falcon Plastics

KYLE BENDER

Your dollars go farther than you realize. When you give to the United Way, they know how to stretch your donation to make the largest possible impact on multiple organizations.

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DR. ERIN KROGMAN

Brookings Dental Clinic

DR. ERIN KROGMAN

Through being on the board I’ve learned a lot about the community and what the needs are and what work is still needed to be done.

Dillon RIngling

DILLON RINGLING

Schade Vineyard & Winery

DILLON RINGLING

Tevis Holzer

TEVIS HOLZER

Banner Associates

TEVIS HOLZER

I’m inspired by the countless volunteers and organizations throughout the Brookings area community and their passion to serve others and bring attention to community needs that others may not know exist.

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RYAN JOHNSON

Larson Manufacturing

RYAN JOHNSON

You feel good that your contributions stays local and you can play a part in making sure local organizations are getting the resources to help people in need.  I am proud to be a donor and board member to the United Way.

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DAVE BITELER

Brookings Sheriff's Department

DAVE BITELER

During my career in Law Enforcement, I have seen the many ways that organizations come together to help those in need. I had no idea the number of organizations that get help from the donations made by the community. It gives me pride to know where these donations go and the help that they gives those in need.

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605 - 692 - 4979
908 Hope Dr, Brookings, SD 57006

uw@brookingsunitedway.org
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    908 Hope Drive
    Brookings, SD 57006

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    uw@brookingsunitedway.org

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