Advancing Our Region’s Economy
For more than 35 years, Forward Sioux Falls has united business and civic leaders in one of the nation’s most respected public-private partnerships, driving job creation, economic growth and community progress. Built on collaboration and measurable results, the program’s ninth plan invests in infrastructure, workforce, innovation and quality of place—continuing a legacy of success while embracing new opportunities for the region’s future.
Campaign Leadership
FSF Co-Chairs
Paul
TenHaken
City of Sioux Falls
Andy
Munce
Sanford Health
Laura
Mitchell
Lawrence & Schiller, Inc.
Jason
Herrboldt
First Bank & Trust
David
Flicek
Avera
FSF IX Cabinet
- Katie Bartling, Sammons Financial Group
- Miles Beacom, PREMIER Bankcard
- Cory Clasemann, Southeast Technical College
- Kent Cutler, Cutler Law Firm, LLP
- David Doxtad, ISG
- Tamien Dysart, Think 3D Solutions
- Chris Ekstrum, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls
- Scott Erickson, American Bank & Trust
- Todd Ernst, Ernst Capital Group
- Dr. José-Marie Griffiths, Dakota State University
- Sharon Haselhoff, Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort
- Jim Jarding, Eide Bailly LLP
- Frank Kern, Smithfield Foods
- Steve Kirby, Bluestem Capital Company, LLC
- Randy Knecht, Journey Group Companies
- Steve Kolbeck, Xcel Energy
- Reggie Kuipers, Bender Commercial Real Estate
- Jeff Lautt, POET
- Julie Lautt, Avera
- Clark Meyer, Knife River
- Jay Mitchell, First Interstate Bank
- Mari Ossenfort, KELOLAND Media Group
- Matt Paulson, MarketBeat
- Paige Pearson-Meyer, Midco
- Ryan Punt, SDN Communications
- Dave Rozenboom, First PREMIER Bank
- Chris Thorkelson, Lloyd Companies
- Kathy Thorson, Bank Midwest
- Steve Van Buskirk, Van Buskirk Companies
- Roger Weber, CorTrust Bank
- Harriett Yocum, Madison Investments
YPN Cabinet
- James Gaspar, Interstate Office Products
- Alexis Mahlen, Lloyd Companies
- Alissa Matt, USD – Sioux Falls
- Karlie Solum, Marsh McLennan Agency
- Conrad Adam, Elgethun Capital Management
- Brett Anderson, First Western Bank & Trust
- Tanner Beukelman, American Bank & Trust
- Bethany Buitenbos, Chick-fil-A Empire Place
- Andrew Curley, Midco
- Melissa Dellman, SDN Communications
- Madison Godschalk, Sioux Falls Area Humane Society
- Brandon Hanson, Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc.
- Jaden Holzer, CorTrust Bank
- Brad Jankord, First Bank & Trust
- Alex Jensen, Henry Carlson Construction, LLC
- Ethan Johnson, Bank Midwest
- Kyle Kunde, First Interstate Bank
- Nichelle Lund, Sampson House
- Clara MacIllravie Cañas, Avera
- Josh Muckenhirn, ISG
- Erik Muckey, PASQ
- Erik Nyberg, Cutler Law Firm, LLP
- Kelly Nyberg, Nyberg’s Ace Hardware
- Rika Peterson, Maximizing Excellence
- Jaci Pieters, Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce
- Brent Smith, Journey Group Companies
- Regen Wiederrich, South Dakota State University
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Past
Campaigns
Since 1987, Forward Sioux Falls has united public and private partners to attract businesses, create jobs and make Sioux Falls a better place to live.
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Become an Investor
Your investment fuels jobs, innovation and growth across the Sioux Falls region. By joining hundreds of business and community leaders, you’ll help shape the future and keep our economy strong for years to come.
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History & Leadership
For decades, Forward Sioux Falls has united visionary leaders to drive economic growth through one of the nation’s most respected public-private partnerships. Learn how collaboration and commitment have shaped our community’s success.
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