top of page

 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, Truxedo

 

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

lauren.h@yanktonunitedway.org

Resource Development & Admin Director  -  Betsy Thomas

betsy.t@yanktonunitedway.org

Program Coordinator  -  Baylie Barger

baylie.b@yanktonunitedway.org

RSVP Project Coordinator - Thomas Kurtenbach

tom.k@yanktonunitedway.org

bottom of page