The Board of Directors consists of 15 members who are respected business and community leaders, several of whom are ex-officio members who serve in an advisory and supportive capacity for the Board. The Ex-Officio members represent municipal and county governments, the local school district, and the agriculture community at large. The Board makes important policy decisions and establishes annual goals for the Chamber as well as for the Chamber staff’s day-to-day operations. The staff consists of the Executive Director, Membership Coordinator, Events Coordinator, Office Coordinator, and seasonal/part-time/interns as needed.
Executive Committee
2024 President
Travis Bartels
Sports. Adventure. Fun.
1st Term Expires: December 2024
Candidate for re-election in Fall 2024.
2024 Vice President
Rose Byars
Pine Street Porch Creations
1st Term Expires: December 2024
Candidate for re-election in Fall 2024.
2024 Immediate Past President
Richelle Bruch
Richelle Bruch LLC - The Real Estate Center of Sturgis
Final Term Expires: December 2026
2024 Treasurer
Jessie Dufner
First Interstate Bank
1st Term Expires: December 2025
Members At Large
Ross English
Northern Hills Eye Care
2nd & Final Term Expires: December 2024
Seat will be open for Fall 2024 election.
Donovin Lindsley
Black Hills Energy
1st Term Expires: December 2026
Jimmy Seward
Monument Health
1st Term Expires: December 2024
Candidate for re-election in Fall 2024.
Cole Staigle
Pain & Movement Solutions
1st Term Expires: December 2026
Dustin White
White Canvas Art Company
1st Term Expires: December 2024
Candidate for re-election in Fall 2024.
Ex-Officio Members
Amanda Anglin
Sturgis Economic Development Corp.
Appointed position. Does not expire.
Currently Vacant
City of Sturgis
Appointed position. Does not expire.
Robin Shrake
Meade County Commission Appointee
Appointed position. Does not expire.
Ruth Kopp
City Council Liaison
Appointed position. Does not expire.
Lindsey Thompson
Ag Representative
Appointed position. Does not expire.
Wayne Wormstadt
Meade School District 46-1
Appointed position. Does not expire.
Request for Inclusion on Agenda
All individuals or groups wishing action to be taken by the Board of Directors must contact the Executive Director at least one week before a Board of Director’s meeting and request the time be placed on the agenda. Written background information may be requested for presentation to the Board of Directors.
Non-Chamber members may request to be placed on the agenda, but must be approved by the Executive Committee prior to placement due to meeting time restraints. If the agenda does not allow for the non-member item, then a separate meeting may be established to address the issue.
Board Election
The election of the Board of Directors is held annually in October. The elected members are determined by the majority of votes cast. Chamber members in good standing will be mailed one ballot, and are allowed one vote per vacant seat. Please contact us for additional election details.
