Children's Home Foundation

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

Julie attended Bethel University in St. Paul, MN, earning degrees in English literature and art history. She is the founder of Dakota Video & Post, LLC which she co-owns with her husband, Curt, and is the founder of Cinema Falls— an exhibitor of art house film and a community of film lovers. She launched Anderson Friesen Creative, LLC in 1996, and continues to provide creative direction, script writing, and digital content and copywriting services for clients. Julie is a Silver Medal Award winner from the SD Advertising Federation, a former adjunct instructor of writing at Augustana University and a past president of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra.

Diana Dufur-Day, Board Vice President, Hill City/Sioux Falls

Diana attended Fresno City College.

George Twitero, Board Secretary Rapid City
Occupation: Owner, Black Hills Animal Hospital P.A.

George attended South Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota. He belongs to the West River Veterinary Medical Association, the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (SDVMA) and American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). George also serves on the SDVMA Foundation Board. George has served as SD Delegate to the AVMA for 16 years and is a past district governor for Rotary.

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

Bob received his BA in business administration from the University of Montana. He currently serves on the board of Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota. He has served on the boards of Avera McKennan Foundation and Downtown Sioux Falls.

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

Greg received his BA at Augustanta College. He also has served on the boards of South Dakota Public Broadcasting and Great Bear Recreation Park.

John Brewer, Rapid City
Occupation: Retired

John attended the University of Iowa and received a BS. He also serves as a CASA volunteer.

Mike Buckingham, Rapid City
Occupation: Owner, Buckingham’s ATA Martial Arts and Karate for Kids

Mike attended the University of South Dakota and National American University and has BS and MBA degrees. He belongs to CoreNet Global. Mike has served on the Rapid City School Board and as a state legislator.

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

Kim attended and graduated from the University of South Dakota (USD). She serves on the boards for United Way, Sioux Falls Cares, Greater SF Chamber of Commerce, SF Sports Authority and USD Howling Pack and is an active member of Sales and Marketing Executives, Sioux Falls.

Mary Howard, Sioux Falls
Occupation: Senior Vice President, The Howard Group, Private Wealth Management

Mary attended South Dakota State University (SDSU) where she earned a BS in physics and a minor in military science. Mary serves on the New Haven Ministries Board, SDSU Council of Trustees (Foundation) and South Dakota Retirement Council.

Phil Lampert, Custer
Occupation: Owner/Broker, Lampert Properties

Phil is the owner/broker of Lampert Properties located in Custer, SD, with memberships in the National Association of Realtors, SD Association of Realtors, Mount Rushmore Area Association of Realtors, and the Black Hills Association of Realtors. He is also an active member of the SD Retailers Association, the Custer Chamber of Commerce and the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce. Phil is co-founder and partner of A Walk in the Woods Gallery and Gifts in Custer and co-founder and managing partner of the Dakotah Steakhouse in Rapid City.

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

Lori received her BS in marketing and secondary education from Northern State University. Lori is a member of SHRM and PED Group and also serves on the Feisty Fighters Board.

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

Bill graduated from Augustana University with a BA double major in economics and business administration. Bill is currently on the investment committee for Augustana University and has served on the boards of directors for Augustana University, YMCA, SD Symphony, Helpline, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the SD State Board of Tourism. He also is the past board chair for Augustana University, YMCA and Helpline.

Dave Schmidt, Rapid City
Occupation: Owner/Agent/Broker/Registered Representative, Farmers Insurance and Financial Services

Dave is a graduate of South Dakota State University.

Jeff Skinner, Sioux Falls
Occupation: Owner, Skinner Financial Services

Jeff attended South Dakota State University where he earned a BS in consumer affairs and an MS in financial planning. Jeff belongs to the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Financial Planning Association (FPA) and Sioux Falls Estate Planning Council.

Joe Sztapka, Sioux Falls
Occupation: Regional Director, Modern Woodman of America

Joe attended America College and received degrees in Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Leadership Fellow. He serves on the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Board.