Our agency is led by a dynamic volunteer group of local professionals, community business owners, and advocates who believe in our mission and aspire to give of their time and energy to make a direct impact on what we do and who we are. There are two boards, one that supports the operations of Black Hills Works, and one that supports the fundraising efforts of the Black Hills Works Foundation.
2026 Black Hills Works Operating Board Members
Jess Pekarski, President
Jacqueline Sly, Vice-President
Eric Christianson, Secretary/Treasurer
Dean Aurand, Past-President
Evan Nestore, Participant Representative
Jack Jensen
Haley Moline Sommer
Carrie Culhane
Cory Headley
Paul Rodrigues
Deb Owen
Laura Jones
Emily Leech2026 Black Hills Works Foundation Board Members
Cortney Ficken, President
Ingrid Reuter, Vice President
Brad Saathoff, Treasurer
Chris Long
Greg Robinson
Lori Burmeister
Heather Baldwin
Dan Scheurer
Curtis Konvalin
Karen Hackmann
Tony Pannone
Mark Crosswait
Jacqueline Sly (Liaison)
Paul Rodriquez (Liaison)
Dean Aurand ( Liaison)
