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

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

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

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

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

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

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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