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Meet the Board
2025 Board of Directors
As a nonprofit, we rely on the vision and leadership of these passionate individuals. They bring their expertise, love of the arts, and unwavering support to the BHP. Their impact is woven into everything we do, from championing new educational initiatives to guiding our artistic endeavors.
We invite you to scroll down to meet the extraordinary people who help shape the future of the Black Hills Playhouse. Each has a unique story, but all share a passion for making the impossible possible.
Executive Committee
President:
President-Elect:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Past President:
Dean of College of Fine Arts USD:
Advisors:
Eric Hagen: Professor Emeritus of Theatre, University of South Dakota, Minneapolis, MN
Erin Goetzinger: Homemaker, former legislative aid to Sen. Tom Daschle - Rapid City
Betsy Groves: Lamont Enterprises, Whitewood Partnership - Rapid City
Joe Williams Director of Community Education and Director of Native American Programs, Plains Art Museum - Fargo, ND
Mark Meersman: Compliance and Business Integrity Officer, VA Black Hills Health Care System, Rapid City
Dr. Bruce Kelley: Dean of the College of Fine Arts, University of South Dakota - Vermillion
Rick Giesel: Retired, former CEO Regional / Sanford Health - Rapid City
Corey Brown: Vice President of Government Relations, Sanford Health - Sioux Falls
Chair: Legislative Task Force
Members
Whitnee Coy: Poet, children's book author and adjunct professor Oglala Lakota College, Rapid City
Rai Genna: Chair and Associate Professor USD Theatre, Coordinator of BFA Studies, Director of Graduate Studies
Tom Geu: Retired Professor, Knudson School of Law, University of South Dakota - Vermillion
Ron Jeffries: General Manager Central States Fair & BH Stock Show & Rodeo - Rapid City
Holly Knox: Onboarding Nurse Educator, Monument Health, Actor/Community Volunteer - Rapid City
Deb Kuehn: Certified Family & Neonatal Practitioner: Black Hills Pediatrics, Rapid City & Monument Spearfish Pediatrics Clinic
Tyler Micheel: USD Assistant Professor of Lighting, Sound Design, and Technology -- Vermillion
Carrie Moore: Owner, Petals & Pages Floral Shop / Bookstore- Custer, SD
Charolyn Mize: Retired Educator - Spearfish
Carissa Naasz: Teacher, Rapid City Catholic School System - Rapid City
Stephanie Rissler: Communications Manager - SD Health Care Association - Vermillion
Cynthia Robertson: Homeschool Educator and former Public School Teacher -- Rapid City
Anjelica Sasse: Compensation Analyst, Black Hills Energy - Rapid City
Sara Southwood: Music Teacher, Sioux Falls School System - Sioux Falls
Mandie Weinandt: Director of Center for Teaching and Learning,
Instructor, Beacom School of Business, University of South Dakota - Vermillion
Eric Whitcher: Pennington County Public Defender
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