UNITED WAY LEADERSHIP
Guided by our values of partnership, responsiveness, integrity, and good governance, we are proud to be led by local people who are committed to the mission of United Way.
Our leadership team reflects the broader collaborative spirit of United Way, only by bringing together people from all sectors of the community can we create innovative solutions that address the most complex challenges.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
2024 Board President - Monte Gulick, Community Representative
Vice President - Natalie Kleensang, Truxedo
Community Investment Chair - Steve Huff, Marlow Woodward & Huff, Prof. LLC
Community Investment Co-Chair - Nathan Johnson, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Finance Chair - Jackie Abel, First Dakota National Bank
Past President - Dr. Marcus Long, Mount Marty University
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bridget Benson, First Dakota National Bank
Monte Gulick, Community Representative
David Hosmer, Raymond James / David M. Hosmer Law Office, PC.
Nathan Johnson, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
David Lohse, Astec Industries
George Lundgren, Parker Hannifin
Becky McManus, Yankton Medical Clinic
Justin Norling, Manitou
Dr. Heather Olson, Yankton School District
Kristi Palecek, Truxedo
Justin Schramm, Applied Engineering/The Freeman Company
UNITED WAY STAFF
Executive Director - Jesse Bailey
Resource Development & Admin Director - Betsy Semmler
Program Coordinator - Amanda Hanson
RSVP Project Coordinator - Thomas Kurtenbach