
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
2022 Board President - Luke McDermott, Hydro
Vice President - Dr. Marcus Long, Mount Marty University
Community Investment Chair - Dr. Heather Olson, Yankton School District
Community Investment Co-Chair - Sr. Carmella Luke, Sacred Heart Monastery
Finance Chair - Natalie Kleensang, Slowey Management
Finance Co- Chair - David Hosmer, Raymond James / David M. Hosmer Law Office, PC.
Past President - Sarah Sager, Alliance Energy
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Linda Anderson, Manitou Gehl
Doyle Becker, Riverfront Broadcasting
Bridget Benson, First Dakota National Bank
Monte Gulick, Regional Technical Education Center
Steve Huff, Marlow Woodward & Huff, Prof. LLC
Jeremy Johnson, SD Human Services Center
Nathan Johnson, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Becky McManus, Yankton Medical Clinic
Marcy Moser, First Dakota National Bank
Kristi Palecek, Truxedo
UNITED WAY STAFF
Executive Director - Lauren Hanson
Resource Development & Admin Director - Betsy Thomas
Program Coordinator - Baylie Galbreth
RSVP Project Coordinator - Thomas Kurtenbach