We know CHS is filled with stellar employees, so let’s take a moment to celebrate some amazing achievements.

November 25, 2024

• Congratulations to DJ Toczek on his promotion as HR Coordinator. He will now be in charge of the day to day HR operations. Awesome job, DJ!
• Tiffany Facile accepted new responsibilities in October. She is still in the finance department but is now working closely with HR. Her new title is Payroll and Benefits Coordinator. Way to go, Tiffany!
• Congratulations to Kate Feilmeier on her promotion as Director of CHSFS. Deanna Larson says, “Kate brings a wealth of experience, perspective, and skill to this role.” Great job, Kate!

November 11, 2024

• Congratulations to Katelynn Beldin on her promotion to Clinical Unit Supervisor on Van Demark Up at the SFCH campus. Great job, Katelynn!

• Rapid City intern Summer Johnson accepted a position as a full-time Residential Therapist. She will be transitioning into her new role as she continues her last semester of school. Way to go, Summer!

• We also have a new Clinical Unit Supervisor on the west side of the state. Rachel Walton will be starting her new role in November. Congratulations, Rachel!

October 7, 2024

• Congratulations to Linn Nelson on her promotion to full time Crisis Advocate. Awesome job, Linn!

September 23, 2024

• Forensic Interviewer Monica Eaton-Harris has been selected to speak at the SD Counseling Association. Congratulations, Monica!
• Assistant Program Director for Clinical Based Services Nichole Knepp has been serving on the planning committee for the 20th Annual TCOMs Conference and will be attending the “Climbing the Hills of System Change” in California next month.
• Education and Public Awareness Specialist Jessica Broullire and Director of Child and Family Services Tifanie Petro will be co-presenting at the virtual International Kempe Conference in October.

September 16, 2024

• Congratulations to Family Engagement Specialist, Sarah Crawford on her acceptance into the 2025 Elevate Leadership Class. Great job, Sarah!

September 9, 2024

• Congratulations to Jennifer Byers on her new role as Chief of Staff. Awesome job, Jennifer!
• Congratulations to Janice Lee on her new title as Business Manager at the Shelter for Family Safety. Way to go, Janice!
• Lead Forensic Interviewer Brandi Tonkel spoke at the "Offering Hope to Victims in the Spirit of Justice" conference a few weeks ago. Nice work, Brandi!
• Therapist Jenny Wallace passed her Certified Social Worker exam. Congrats, Jenny!
• Case Manager Megan Powell passed her Social Worker Associate exam. Way to go, Megan!
• Case Manager Morgan Jurgens is taking her test for her bachelor’s degree in social work in September. Good luck, Morgan!

September 2, 2024

• Congratulations to Kathryn Klein on her new role as Assistant Program Supervisor at the Shelter for Family Safety. She will now be helping oversee and supervise the youth care program. Way to go, Kathryn!