Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is made up of dedicated community leaders who share a commitment to strengthening the Sioux Empire. Representing a diverse range of industries, experiences, and perspectives, our board provides strategic guidance, governance, and support to help advance Sioux Empire United Way’s mission.

Through their leadership and advocacy, our board members help ensure we remain focused on addressing our community’s greatest needs and creating meaningful impact for children, vulnerable adults, and individuals facing crisis. We are grateful for their commitment, service, and dedication to building a stronger community—together.

Board Chair: Joel Sylvester, Five Star Solutions 
First Vice-Chair: Angie Hillestad, Eide Bailly, LLP
Second Vice-Chair: Corey Heaton, Wells Fargo
Secretary/Treasurer: Monie Siemonsma, Siemonsma Electric
Past Chair: Kate Kotzea, American Bank & Trust
Campaign Division Chair: Bill Gassen, Sanford Health
Community Impact Division Chair: Julia Disburg, First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard
Chief Executive Officer: Lisa Romkema, Sioux Empire United Way

Campaign Division Past Chair: Tony Nour, First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard
Community Impact Division Past Chair: Adrienne McKeown, Harrisburg Community Foundation & Harrisburg Baseball Association 
 

Members:

Wayne Baumberger, Diamond Mowers
Tim Blotske, Wells Fargo
Luke Carr, Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith
Sandy Dieleman, Avera@Home 
Alfred Furth, CAPITAL Services
Allie Hartzler, Community Volunteer
Jamie Hegge, Lawrence & Schiller
Matt Hocks, Sanford Health
Sarah Hogg, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls 
Anna Jankord, Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce
Frank Kern, Smithfield Foods
Kira Kimball, Marsh McLennan Agency
Paige Pearson Meyer, Midco
Mark Millage, Furniture Mart USA
Bob Mundt, Sioux Falls Development Foundation
Dr. Jamie Nold, Sioux Falls School District 
Thomas Otten, Avera McKennan
Eric Saugstad, Northwestern Mutual
Vicki Stewart, Employment Disability Resources
Julie Waage, RAS