Children's Home Foundation

Bob Baker, Board President, Sioux Falls
Occupation: Executive Vice President, First National Bank in Sioux Falls

Bob is Executive Vice President and Director of Corporate Affairs at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls. He has also served on the boards of Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, University of Sioux Falls Foundation, Downtown Sioux Falls, Sioux Metro Growth Alliance and the Avera McKennan Foundation. Bob’s hometown is Sioux Falls. He earned his BA from the University of Montana and continued his education through the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Colorado. He has four children: Rob, John, Andy and Emily, and enjoys fishing, hunting, boating and spending time with his family

Eric Lee, Board Vice President, Rapid City
Occupation: Owner/Wealth Advisor, Purple Wealth, LLC

Eric is CEO and Founder of Purple Wealth, LLC, and has been a professional financial advisor for 30 years at companies such as Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch, helping individuals make smart money moves. His hometown is Rapid City and he attended the University of Wyoming. Eric resides in Rapid City with his wife, Terri. They have two daughters: Hannah attends the University of Utah, and Julia attends Augustana University. He loves wake surfing and powder skiing with family and friends, mountain biking in the Black Hills and traveling with Terri.

Diana Dufur-Day Hill City

In addition to serving on the Children’s Home Foundation Board of Directors, Diana is a board member of Hobo’s Healing Heart. She has also served on the board for the Visual Arts Center in Sioux Falls and Family Services of Minnesota. Diana is from Stratford, CA, and she attended Fresno City College. She is married to Michael and has a daughter, Corrie. Diana enjoys needlepoint, gardening, volunteering, cooking and crafts.

Lori Lewison, Board Treasurer Sioux Falls
Occupation: CEO, Workplace Marketing Insurance Advisors

Lori is the Owner of Workplace Marketing Insurance Advisors. She is a member of SHRM and PED Group and also serves on the Feisty Fighters Board, Family Service Foundation Board and St. Mark’s Finance Committee. Lori was previously on the boards of Susan G. Komen, Lifescape, the City of Sioux Falls Disability Awareness Committee and the Juvenile Diabetes Association of the Dakotas. Her hometown is Sioux Falls. Lori received her BS in Marketing and Secondary Education from Northern State University. She enjoys volunteering and is at her best when she is helping others.

Julie Anderson Friesen, Board Secretary Sioux Falls
Occupation: Owner Anderson Friesen Creative/Cinema Falls

Julie is the founder of Dakota Video and Post, which she co-owns with her husband, Curt; Cinema Falls, an art house film collective and indie film exhibitor; and Anderson Friesen Creative, a creative services, copywriting and marketing company. She is Past President of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra board and a Director Emeritus of Children’s Home Society. Julie’s hometown is Sioux Falls. Julie graduated from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN, with degrees in English Literature and Art History. Her son attends Sanford School of Medicine and her daughter auditioned into the Johnny Carson School of Theater and Film in Nebraska.

Dennis Aanenson, Sioux Falls
Occupation: Owner, A&B Business Solutions

Dennis has been in the business solutions field since 1985 and purchased A&B Business in 1993. The company has grown at a rate of 25% annually, with locations in five states and more than 120 full-time employees. He also owns Cask & Cork Distributing, Cleavers Catering, The Truck Wash and the Rapid City marketing agency Robert Sharp and Associates (soon to be rebranded). Dennis is also a business and selfdevelopment author, releasing his first publication, Bring It On, in 2024. He serves on the boards of Elevate Rapid City and Junior Achievement. Dennis’ hometown is Pipestone, MN. He and his wife reside in Sioux Falls and have four adult children and eight grandchildren.

Greg Blomberg, Sioux Falls
Occupation: Partner, Media One, Inc

Greg is a partner in Media One, a Sioux Falls advertising agency. He has served on the boards of South Dakota Public Broadcasting and Great Bear Recreation Park. Greg’s hometown is Sioux Falls. He received his BA at Augustana University. Greg and his wife, Margaret, have two adult children. His hobbies include outdoor activities, cross country skiing and prairie restoration.

Kim Burma, Sioux Falls
Occupation: Senior Advertising Account Executive, Midco

Kim is Senior Advertising Agency Account Executive at Midco. She serves on the boards for United Way, Sioux Falls Cares, Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sioux Falls Sports Authority, the University of South Dakota Howling Pack, Startup Sioux Falls and is an active member of Sales & Marketing Executives, Sioux Falls. Kim’s hometown is the small rural farming community of Anthon, IA. She graduated from the University of South Dakota. Kim and her husband, Jim Jr., are proud parents of Jimmy. He is married to Alexis and they have a son, Jones, a daughter, Maddie, and a dog named Bo. Kim enjoys family, lake time, all sports, traveling and anything USD.

Marty DesLauriers, Sioux Falls
Occupation: Vice President - Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services Inc.

Marty is a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services and partner in Great Plains Wealth Management. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra as well his family’s business, Horizontal Machining and Manufacturing. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce and was an active member of the Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network. Marty earned his BA from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He enjoys spending time at the lake and the Black Hills with his wife and two children.

Tommy Ibrahim, Sioux Falls
Occupation: Executive Vice President, Sanford Health & President/CEO, Sanford Health Plan

Tommy Ibrahim is President and CEO of Sanford Health Plan. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Fellow in Hospital Medicine. A board-certified hospitalist, he received his medical training at St. Christopher’s IMD College of Medicine and Greater Baltimore Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins. Tommy also holds an MBA from Columbia University and a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from Seton Hall University. He and his wife, Marian, have two children.

Marty Jackley, Pierre
Occupation: Partner/Attorney, Gunderson Palmer Law Firmt

Marty is a partner at Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore and South Dakota Attorney General. He is a member of the South Dakota State Bar, South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity, Society of Attorneys General Emeritus and National Association of Former United States Attorneys. He also serves on the South Dakota Mines Alumni Board (CARA). Marty’s hometown is Sturgis. He earned a BS in EE from South Dakota Mines and a JD from the University of South Dakota School of Law. Marty has two children, Michael and Isabella. He enjoys hunting, fishing and working at the family farm.

Janet Kahler, Rapid City
Occupation: Retired

Janet owned the Wild West Wax Museum in Wall, SD, and owned and managed residential real estate with her husband. Since she retired, she has become an avid volunteer, notably as a member of Rushmore Rotary Club where she was secretary for 10 years, as well as volunteering with the Hospice House and serving on the board of Storybook Island. Janet was born and raised in Winner, is widowed and has one daughter, Deonne.

Bill Lindquist, Sioux Falls
Occupation: Senior Financial Advisor, The Lindquist Group

Bill is Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is currently on the Investment Committee for Augustana University and has been on the Board of Directors for Augustana University, YMCA, SD Symphony, Helpline (Big Brothers Big Sisters) and the South Dakota State Board of Tourism. Bill also is the past Chairman for Augustana University, YMCA and Helpline. His hometown is Fulda, MN. He graduated from Augustana University and has a BA double major in Economics and Business Administration. Bill and his wife, Lorrae, have three sons and five grandchildren. His hobbies include golf and all sports in general.

Ben Marcello, Sioux Falls
Occupation: President, First PREMIER Bankcard

Ben is President of PREMIER Bankcard. He serves on the boards of Feeding South Dakota and the Washington Pavilion. His hometown is Boston, MA, and Ben is an alumnus of the University of Oxford and holds multiple degrees. He is an avid reader and former collegiate athlete who enjoys cooking, travel and frequenting museums.

Val Mickelson, Sioux City
Occupation: Physical Therapist, Sanford Outpatient Rehab

Val is a Physical Therapist with Sanford Outpatient Rehabilitation. She currently serves on the KidStop board, the Next Gen committee at First United Methodist Church and as a Past State President of the SD Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Valerie’s hometown is Selby, SD. She graduated with a BS in Biology from USD and a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota. She and her husband, David, are the proud parents of Max and Katherine. Val enjoys cycling, yoga, fishing and reading.

Dustin Morrison,Rapid City
Occupation: Captain, Pennington County Sheriff’s Office

Dustin is Investigations Captain at the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office where he has worked for more than 21 years. He received the Partners Protecting Kids Award from Children’s Home Society in 2015. Dustin was born and raised in Deadwood, SD, and attended Western Dakota Technical Institute. He now resides in Rapid City. He enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, boating, coaching his children’s athletic teams and spending time with his family

Molly Peterson, Sioux Falls
Occupation: Marketing Director, PIPESTONE

Molly is Marketing Director with PIPESTONE. Her hometown is Nunda, SD. She earned a BA in Spanish from the University of Minnesota and her MBA from the University of South Dakota. Molly and her husband, Colby, have a daughter, Madison. Molly enjoys running, gardening and shopping at Target!

Bobby Sundby Rapid City
Occupation: Independent Real Estate Professional, Sun Real Estate & Rush Mountain/Rushmore Cave

Bobby is involved in South Dakota real estate as a licensed Certified Commercial Investment Member and Professional Ski Instructor Association (PSIA) member. Bobby enjoys playing music in the Black Hills on the worship team and also with Bobby Joe Holman as “The Bobbys.” He was in other bands including Crash Wagon and Lonely Rangers, opening for bands such as Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Night Ranger, and Blood, Sweat & Tears. He also works as a PSIA ski instructor at Terry Peak on Fridays during the ski season. He is also a past volunteer guitar instructor at CHS. Bobby’s hometown is Rapid City, where he and his wife, Genae, who is an MAI commercial appraiser, still reside. They have two children: Parker is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and Sammi is an Augustana University MBA graduate. Bobby’s hobbies include anything outdoors, but working and playing music fill most of his time.

Jill is at Weisser Distributing, her family’s business, where she is an Owner and Outside Sales Director. Her hometown is Sioux Falls. Jill graduated from Dakota State University and taught physical education for three years before starting the Sioux Empire volleyball program. Jill enjoys tenting, cooking, family gatherings, quilting, crocheting and hosting events. Jill says her perfect day involves starting a brisket/pork shoulder on the smoker at about 11 p.m., smoking it all night, then having 25–35 family members over for playing games, socializing and eating a home-cooked meal.