The Council maintains a board of 18 South Dakotans who set policy, provide guidance and determine programming goals and missions. The board is composed of citizens with varied backgrounds who serve as volunteer board members. There are three members of the Council board that are appointed by the Governor of South Dakota.
Ann Mckay Thompson, Chair
Hospital Administrator |
Michelle Deyo-Amende
City Administrator |
Jean Nicholson, Chair Elect
Community Volunteer/Bookkeeper |
Harvey DuMarce
Professor |
Scott Rausch, Treasurer (Governor Appointee)
Adjunct University Faculty/Retired Engineer |
Doris Giago
Journalism Professor, SDSU |
Corey Vilhauer, Secretary
Advertising Copywriter |
Anne Gormley
Retired Trust Officer |
Fee Jacobsen (Governor Appointee)
Retired Business Owner |
Lin Jennewein
Pastor |
Rebecca Schenk (Governor Appointee)
Retired Teacher |
Cheryl Kleppin
Community Volunteer |
Catherine (Kate) Campbell
University Administrator |
Aaron B. Larson
Theater Director |
Terri Davis
Hospital Administrator |
LaVerne Gene Rens
Retired Attorney/Administrative Law Judge |
Tom Dempster
Financial Advisor |
William (Bill) E. Walsh
Business Owner |
