WHO WE ARE

Board of Directors

Ruth Hamel, Board President (as of Nov 2024)
Freelance Writer & Editor

Sue Tuve, Vice President
Retired Director of Planned Giving
University of South Dakota

Mary Giffin, Treasurer
Executive Director
Vermillion Public Schools Foundation

Miles Amende
Communications & Tourism Manager
Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company

Kevin Bliss
Owner, Kevin Bliss Construction

Marcus Destin
Assistant Director of Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs
University of South Dakota

Lauren Freese
Associate Professor, Art History
University of South Dakota

Susan Gapp
Associate Professor, Education
University of South Dakota

Bruce Kelley
Dean, College of Fine Arts
University of South Dakota

Martin Prendergast
Co-Owner, The Bean Community Coffee House and Cow & Spoon

Joe Raiche
Owner, The AV Lounge

Staff

Shannon Cole
Executive Director

Dan Bellis
Coyote Twin Co-Manager

Shandra Wonnenberg
Coyote Twin Co-Manager

Lori Rofles
Bookkeeper