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SD CEO West Staff
Elizabeth Freer
Director, SD CEO West
605.642.6311 | Elizabeth.Freer@BHSU.edu
Elizabeth Freer's professional journey is marked by dedication to community development. As the owner of dialogue LLC, Elizabeth consulted and managed major projects throughout the Black Hills, including planning for the world-class STEM institute in Lead, SD for the South Dakota Science and Technology Authority. Her commitment to creating opportunities and providing resources to the community has already earned her a strong reputation throughout the Black Hills region.
Ashley Wingert
Program Assistant, SD CEO West
605.642.6948 | Ashley.Wingert@BHSU.edu
Ashley focuses on uplifting her team and the growing community established by SD CEO West by providing key support at events and conferences. Her aim is to make sure that everyone has the resources and information they need to stay on track to meet their career goals, whether it is through ongoing training and counseling, or maintaining a budget.
SD CEO West Advisory Board Members
Molly Brown
Managing Partner
GenPro Energy Development | Piedmont
Board President
Carrie Gerlach
Owner & CEO
Black Hills Adventure Tours | Rapid City
Vice President
Sandy Burns
President, Principal Consultant
Project Solutions | Rapid City
Past Board President
Claudine Bates
Staff Risk Engineer
Western Electricity Coordinating Council | Rapid City
Michele Loobey-Gertsch
Director of Advancement
Black Hills Works Foundation | Rapid City
Kristie Martin
Market President
Dacotah Bank | Aberdeen
Tif Robertson
Owner, CEO
T-N-T Event & Marketing Management, LLC | Rapid City
Marli Schippers
Partner
Nooney & Solay, LLP | Rapid City
Tina Weston
CFO
Sanford Health, Black Hills Market | Rapid City
Dr. Elham Erfanian
Assistant Professor of Economics
Black Hills State University | Spearfish
Ex-Officio
Kanda Guthmiller
Scholarship Coordinator
Black Hills State University Foundation | Spearfish
Ex-Officio
Bryson Patterson
Director
SBA South Dakota District Office | Sioux Falls
Ex-Officio
Nina Braun CPA, CFP
CEO, Partner
Ketel Thorstenson, LLP | Rapid City
Honorary Board Member
Ex-Officio
Kae McNeil
Retired
US Bank Wealth Management | Aberdeen
Honorary Board Member
Ex-Officio
