Meet Our Team

The people behind Ronald McDonald House South Dakota are compassionate, mission-driven, and deeply committed to the families we serve. From daily operations to family programs, our team shows up every day to make sure no family faces a medical crisis alone, bringing heart, dedication, and a genuine sense of care to everything we do.

Team Member Kevin Miles

Kevin Miles

Chief Executive Officer

Kevin leads with kindness and is driven by a simple belief: every family deserves to stay close to their child during the hardest moments of their lives. He works alongside our board to chart the path ahead and build the relationships that carry our mission forward.

Team Member Jessica Arend

Jessica Arend

Chief Operating Officer

Jessica turns the vision into action, overseeing the programs, people, and operations that bring our mission to life every day by supporting families through every step of their journey from that first referral to long after they've headed home.

Team Member Mary Andersen

Mary Andersen

Administrative Assistant

Mary is the "hub of the wheel" that keeps our Houses in motion, connecting people, priorities, and details with the kind of steady presence that staff and families count on every single day.

Team Member Rob Bradford

Rob Bradford

Program Mission Director, Rapid City

Meet Rob

Rob is on the front lines of bringing House in the Hills to life — managing logistics, building donor relationships, and representing Ronald McDonald House South Dakota at community events, all leading toward the day he'll welcome families through our doors.

Team Member Samantha Dixon

Samantha Dixon

Volunteer Director & Events Coordinator

Meet Samantha

Samantha brings people together. She recruits and manages the volunteers who keep our Houses welcoming and facilitates fundraising events that fuel our mission, uniting generous hands and hearts to help families stay close.

Team Member Lauren Fischer

Lauren Fischer

Program Mission Director, Sioux Falls

Meet Lauren

Lauren oversees the programs and services shaping every family's experience at our Sioux Falls Houses. From arrival to departure, she ensures families have the resources and support they need to stay focused on what matters most: their child.

Team Member Dawn Handshue

Dawn Handshue

Administrative Assistant, Rapid City

Dawn serves as the administrative backbone of our Rapid City office. From supporting the House in the Hills capital campaign to keeping daily operations running smoothly, she makes sure nothing falls through the cracks for the families who will one day count on us.

Team Member Sheila Klosterman

Sheila Klosterman

Development Officer, Rapid City

Meet Sheila

Sheila is cultivating connections and securing the community support that will make Ronald McDonald House: House in the Hills a reality, helping lead the campaign that will one day open our doors to Rapid City families.