Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Guiding the Mission of Ronald McDonald House South Dakota

What They Do

Our Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping and protecting the mission of Ronald McDonald House South Dakota. These dedicated community leaders volunteer their time and expertise to ensure our organization remains strong, trusted, and focused on what matters most — that families stay supported, stay hopeful, and stay together during a child's medical crisis.

Key Responsibilities of Board Members

Our board members are more than decision-makers. They are advocates, stewards, and champions for the families we serve. Their responsibilities include:

  • Shaping our policies and guiding our strategic direction
  • Ensuring our facilities, programs, and partnerships truly support children's health and family well-being
  • Helping secure the resources our organization needs to continue serving families across South Dakota
  • Representing Ronald McDonald House South Dakota in the community and building awareness of our mission
  • Protecting the integrity and long-term sustainability of our organization

Three Duties of Board Service

Care – Making thoughtful decisions that put Ronald McDonald House South Dakota and the families we serve first.

Loyalty – Keeping our mission front and center and avoiding any personal or professional conflicts of interest.

Accountability – Following our policies, bylaws, and the legal guidelines that govern our work.

Why This Matters

By upholding these responsibilities, our Board helps Ronald McDonald House South Dakota stay strong, focused, and trusted. Their leadership — both in the boardroom and in the community — ensures that every family facing a child's serious illness has a place to stay close, stay supported, and stay together.

Current Ronald McDonald House South Dakota Board Members

Board of Directors member Jennifer Sherman

Jennifer Sherman

Board Chair
WealthSage Advisors of Raymond James
Board of Directors member - no pic avail

Beth Swanson

Vice Chair, Strategic Planning Chair
Junior League of Sioux Falls
Board of Directors member Dzenan Berberovic

Dzenan Berberovic

Avera
Board of Directors member Aaron Clayton

Aaron Clayton

Treasurer, Finance Chair
Eide Bailly
Board of Directors member Doug Debelak

Doug Debelak

Community Volunteer
Board of Directors member Dan Doyle

Dan Doyle

Lloyd Companies
Board of Directors member Jerry Franken

Jerry Franken

Community Volunteer
Board of Directors member Jordan Hartshorn

Jordan Hartshorn

Hart2Hart Inc. McDonald’s
Board of Directors member - no pic avail

Terri Jo Hilt

Community Volunteer
Board of Directors member Scott Hjellming

Scott Hjellming

Emeritus Board Member Hjellming Construction
Board of Directors member Todd Hopkins

Todd Hopkins

CorTrust Bank
Board of Directors member Kari Kiesow

Kari Kiesow

TSP
Board of Directors member Chad Kriech

Chad Kriech

Development Chair
First Bank & Trust
Board of Directors member Bridget O'Brien-Johnson

Bridget O’Brien-Johnson

Programs Chair
Sanford Health
Board of Directors member Derek Ohme

Derek Ohme

Board Secretary
First National Bank in Sioux Falls
Board of Directors member Thalia Rothrock

Thalia Rothrock

Community Volunteer
Board of Directors member Jen Stevens

Jen Stevens

Past Board Chair
Community Volunteer
Board of Directors member - no pic avail

Jill Tice

Monument Health
Board of Directors member Sandra Wallace

Sandra Wallace

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