Board & Staff
2025 Board of Directors
Dawn Munson
Falcon Plastics
President
Karen Weber
Brookings Health System
President-Elect
Tevis Holzer
Banner Associates
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
Larson Manufacturing
Larry Janssen
Retired South Dakota State University Professor
Mike Lockrem
South Dakota State University
Sarah Nelson
A1 Development Solutions
Robert Roach
Valero Renewables
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?
Duncan Schwartz
Community Care Coordinator
DUNCAN'S WHY
I believe it is not enough to stand idly by and wait for the world to change, we have a responsibility to make other's lives better. The only way up and the only way forward is through an outstretched hand and the words "I see you".
Aunna Cloos
Community Impact Coordinator
AUNNA'S WHY
I believe that relationships are one of the most important things we can have, and I want to make sure those around me have a friend and a smiling face to come to. It’s not always easy navigating life, and I want to help anyone I can to make it easier. This position allows me to connect with those who may be struggling and offer them a hand and a smile.
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.
Josee Slama
SDSU Workstudy
JOSEE'S WHY
I chose this position as it allows me to leave a lasting impact on those in the community. I am passionate in volunteering and seeking changes to benefit those who can’t advocate for themselves. No matter the task, I am actively looking and assisting to aid in the change.
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908 Hope Drive
Brookings, SD 57006Mail to: P.O. Box 750, Brookings
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