Community leaders join Chamber Board of Directors
As directed by the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce bylaws, each year five individuals are nominated to serve three-year terms on the board of directors. A nominating committee is formed to identify and recruit the new board members, who are then reviewed and approved by the current board. The following Chamber members have been elected and began their terms of service Oct. 1, 2025: Sarah Carnes, 9 Clouds; Scott Erickson, American Bank & Trust; Stacy Jones, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire; Mark Quasney, Lloyd Companies; and Joshua Shields, POET.
The following board members were also elected to serve one-year terms on the Chamber’s executive committee: Chair Tamien Dysart, Think 3D Solutions; Chair-elect Dr. José-Marie Griffiths, Dakota State University; Vice Chair Jason Herrboldt, First Bank & Trust; Treasurer Catherine Dekkenga, JLG Architects; and Immediate Past Chair Miles Beacom, PREMIER Bankcard. Jeff Griffin, Chamber president and CEO, is also a member of the executive committee, serving as its secretary.
The Chamber’s board of directors is rounded out by the following members: Bill Gassen, Sanford Health; Mindy Kroll, Time Management Systems; Reggie Kuipers, Bender Commercial Real Estate; Tim Meagher, Vanguard Hospitality; Matt Paulson, MarketBeat; Dr. Ronald Place, Avera; Ryan Punt, SDN Communications; Candace VanLiere, George Boom Funeral Home and On-site Crematory; and Selene Zamorano, SD Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
The following representatives also serve as ex officio members: Kyle Groos, Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools; Dean Karsky, Minnehaha County Commission; Tiffani Landeen, Lincoln County Commission; Dr. Jamie Nold, Sioux Falls Public School System; and Mayor Paul TenHaken, City of Sioux Falls.
The following retiring directors will be recognized at the Chamber’s 119th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14: Immediate Past Chair Scott Lawrence, Lawrence & Schiller, Inc.; Derrick Larson, Eide Bailly LLP; Jeff Lautt, POET; Jake Quasney, Lloyd Companies; Vicki Stewart, Employment Disability Resources; and Amy Stockberger, Amy Stockberger Real Estate.
Sarah Carnes is the CEO and managing partner of 9 Clouds. She serves on the board of directors for the Stockyards Ag Experience, the Chamber Agribusiness Advisory Council and the alumni council for her alma mater, Luther College.
Scott Erickson is president and CEO of American Bank & Trust, guiding the organization’s vision, strategy and community impact. American Bank & Trust has 20 branches serving 17 communities, where Erickson focuses on growth, innovation and strengthening relationships. Erickson also serves as chairman of the South Dakota Housing Development Authority.
Stacy Jones is the CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire, leading one of the region’s largest youth-serving organizations. She has more than 25 years of leadership experience, including roles at Sanford Health and Legacy Development, and began her career as a journalist with KELO-TV. Jones holds bachelor’s degrees in speech communication (radio/television) and political science from Southwest Minnesota State University.
Mark Quasney is president of development at Lloyd Companies, where he leads the design, development, finance, real estate and asset management teams. He oversees project financing and delivers creative solutions that drive growth and enhance communities across the Midwest. Quasney holds a degree in economics and finance from Black Hills State University and an MBA from Western Governors University.
Joshua Shields joined POET, LLC in June 2020 and currently serves as senior vice president of corporate affairs. In his role, he oversees POET’s policy activities, community and industry partnerships, and communications and advocacy efforts. Before joining POET, Shields worked as chief of staff for Kristi Noem, governor of South Dakota, and led government affairs for Black Hills Energy. He previously worked in Washington, D.C., for then-Congresswoman Noem and U.S. Sen. John Thune, and helped manage successful campaigns for multiple statewide candidates. Shields holds a Bachelor of Arts degree.