Board & Staff
2026 Board of Directors
Dawn Munson
Falcon Plastics
President
Karen Weber
Brookings Health System
President-Elect
Tevis Holzer
AEI/RESPEC
Past President
Laura Gerjets
Brookings School District
Secretary
Brittany Kreul
First Bank & Trust
Treasurer
Ashley Biggar
Dacotah Bank Center
Dave Biteler
Brookings Sheriff's Department
Arian Bunde
Children's Museum of South Dakota
Jim Burkhardt
Solventum
Michael Drake
City of Brookings Police Department
Paula Gapp
Daktronics
Stephanie Hale
Community Member
Larry Janssen
Retired South Dakota State University Professor
Stephan Livingston
Larson Manufacturing
Shawn Helmbolt
South Dakota State University
Meet Our Team
Heidi Gullickson
Executive Director
HEIDI'S WHY
Through the food insecurity taskforce and the quarterly meetings and the other communication we can see the bigger picture. We’re not working on short-term help; we’re working on long-term solutions. The community informs and leads the solutions.
Randy Grimsley
Development Director
RANDY'S WHY
I believe every person can do something to impact another in a positive way. The ripple effects of making a positive difference for another can be long lasting and far reaching. Who wouldn't want to be part of that?
Tehra nelson
Community Initiatives Coordinator
TEHRA'S WHY
I believe where we can make the biggest impact is through systematic change. I have a passion for advocating, educating, and helping others. So what better way to do that than to look at the systems in which we live and apply evidence based programming to enhance the quality of life for our community.
Brynn Olverson
Operations Coordinator
BRYNN'S WHY
I believe in giving families hope for a better tomorrow. By creating opportunities and connecting people to the resources they need, we can make a lasting impact for individuals and families in Brookings County.
Alaina Bickel
Administrative Student Employee
ALAINA'S WHY
I believe everyone should have the right to access resources they need when they seek it out. Joining the United Way team allows me to pour back into the community in a way that I believe is bigger than myself!
Annalynn Wallin
Community Initiatives Intern
ANNALYNN'S WHY
I believe strong communities are built by passionate people who are willing to invest their time, energy, and heart into uplifting others and creating meaningful change. I want to make a lasting impact my inspiring growth, inspiring others, and building a strong community.
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908 Hope Drive
Brookings, SD 57006Mail to: P.O. Box 750, Brookings
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