
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
2023 Board President - Dr. Marcus Long, Mount Marty University
Vice President - Natalie Kleensang, Slowey Management
Community Investment Chair - Sr. Carmella Luke, Sacred Heart Monastery
Community Investment Co-Chair - Steve Huff, Marlow Woodward & Huff, Prof. LLC
Finance Chair - David Hosmer, Raymond James / David M. Hosmer Law Office, PC.
Past President - Luke McDermott, Hydro
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jackie Abel, First Dakota National Bank
Doyle Becker, Riverfront Broadcasting
Bridget Benson, First Dakota National Bank
Monte Gulick, Regional Technical Education Center
Nathan Johnson, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
George Lundgren, Parker Hannifin
Becky McManus, Yankton Medical Clinic
Dr. Heather Olson, Yankton School District
Kristi Palecek, Truxedo
Sarah Sager, Alliance Energy
Justin Schramm, Applied Engineering/The Freeman Company
UNITED WAY STAFF
Executive Director - Lauren Hanson
Resource Development & Admin Director - Betsy Thomas
Program Coordinator - Baylie Barger
RSVP Project Coordinator - Thomas Kurtenbach