Children's Home Foundation

Diana Dufur-Day, Board President, Hill City

Diana is from Stratford, California, and she attended Fresno City College. She is married to Michael and has a daughter, Corrie. Diana enjoys needlepoint, gardening, volunteering, cooking and crafts.

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

Bob earned his BA from the University of Montana. He currently serves on the board of Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota and the executive board of Sioux Metro Growth Alliance. He has served on the boards of the Avera McKennan Foundation, Downtown Sioux Falls and the University of Sioux Falls Foundation..

Dave Schmidt, Board Treasurer Rapid City
Occupation: Owner/Agent/Broker/Registered Representative, Farmers Insurance and Financial Services
Dave’s hometown is Belle Fourche. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University. He and his wife Barb (retired teacher of 39 years) have two daughters. Dave’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, golfing and basketball. He is a member of the Court of the Table/Million Dollar Round Table and serves on the South Dakota State Council of Trustees/Investment Committee. Dave commented: “Children’s Home transforms abused and neglected children to think about themselves in positive ways they never thought possible.”

Kara Flynn, Board Secretary Rapid City

Kara earned a BA in Latin American Studies and International Relations; from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MS in Geography from South Dakota State University. She serves on the boards of South Dakota Public Broadcasting Friends and Performing Arts Center of Rapid City. Kara and her husband, Leo, have two children: Leo, 19, and Nathaniel, 16. She enjoys skiing, hiking, reading and music.

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

Dennis is the owner of A&B Business Solutions and he has been in the business equipment fi eld since 1985 when he worked for Best Business Products. After a year and half with the company Dennis was promoted to Sales Manager and helped grow sales from $4 million annually to $12 million. After he saw an opportunity to start his own business and improve upon many business practices that he felt were imperative for success, he purchased A&B Business, Inc. in 1993. Thanks to a strong legacy, clear vision and self-motivated team, the company has grown at a rate of 25% annually. He started A&B with one location and fi ve employees. Today A&B has locations in fi ve states with more than 120 full-time employees and provides a wide range of service and product o  erings. Dennis attributes his success to aligning himself, with only the best manufacturer in the business while serving his customers’ best interests. The biggest compliments he receives are the referrals of his customers.

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

Julie’s hometown is Sioux Falls. She earned degrees in English Literature and Art History from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. Julie and her husband, Curt, have a son who is a college graduate, and a teen daughter in high school. 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 fi lm and a community of fi lm 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 for Creative Excellence from the South Dakota Advertising Federation, a former adjunct instructor of writing at Augustana University and a Past President of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra.

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

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

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

Kim serves on the boards for United Way, Sioux Falls Cares, Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sioux Falls Sports Authority and the University of South Dakota Howling Pack, and is an active member of Sales & Marketing Executives, Sioux Falls.

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

Marty earned a BS in EE from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and a JD from the University of South Dakota School of Law. Marty 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 School of Mines Alumni Board (CARA).

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.

Molly Peterson, Sioux Falls
Occupation: Marketing Director, PIPESTONE

Molly earned a degree in Spanish from the University of Minnesota and her MBA in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota.

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

Bobby graduated from Augustana University, majoring in Health & Hospital Services and Business Administration. Bobby belongs to CCIM (Certifi ed Commercial Investment Member) and the PSIA Professional Ski Instructor Association (Level I Certifi cation).

Bobby is a past volunteer guitar instructor at CHS and he says, “I’ve always felt the mission and work of Children’s Home was as legitimate and important as any nonprofi t’s work could possibly be. The kids were so appreciative of learning guitar (or drums) and occasionally they would write songs and lyrics which were amazing.”

Bobby enjoys playing music with the Crash Wagon and Lonely Rangers bands and on the worship team. He also works as a PSIA Ski Instructor at Terry Peak on Fridays during the ski season. Bobby’s hobbies include biking, canoeing and camping—but mostly working and playing music fi ll his time!.

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

George’s hometown is Sisseton. He attended South Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota. George and his wife, Shari, reside in Rapid City. George enjoys golf and family activities.

eorge belongs to the WRVMA and SDVMA and American Veterinary Association. He also serves on the SDVMA Foundation Board. In the past George has served as South Dakota Delegate to the AVMA for 16 years and is a Past District Governor for Rotary.

Jill Weisser-Pekoske, Sioux Falls
Occupation: Outside sales Director and Owner, Weisser Distributing, Inc

Jill’s hometown is Sioux Falls. She graduated from DSU and taught physical education for three years before starting the Sioux Empire volleyball program. Jill then stepped into the family business at Weisser Distributing where she is an owner and outside sales director. 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 11:00 pm, smoking it all night, then having 25–35 family members over to play games, socializing, and eating a home cooked meal.