Board of Directors

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

2024 Vice President

Rose Byars
Pine Street Porch Creations
1st Term Expires: December 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

Ruth Kopp
PMI Black Hills
1st Term Expires: December 2026

Donovin Lindsley
Black Hills Energy
1st Term Expires: December 2026

Jimmy Seward
Monument Health
1st Term Expires: December 2024

Dustin White
White Canvas Art Company
1st Term Expires: December 2024

Ex-Officio Members

Amanda Anglin
Sturgis Economic Development Corp.
Appointed position. Does not expire.

Lisa Katzenstein
City of Sturgis
Appointed position. Does not expire.

Robin Shrake
Meade County Commission Appointee
Appointed position. Does not expire.

Dean Sigman
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.