Michael Evans attended SDSU for 3 years and graduated from Northern State University with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration in 1972.

While attending NSU, Michael worked for Centennial Housing in Aberdeen S.D. in a sales and management capacity. Michael was responsible for sales at the Aberdeen store and spent a great deal of time at the Minneapolis Minnesota store managing the sales team there. 

Upon graduation from NSU Michael continued to work for Centennial in a sales and management capacity until December 1972 at which time he purchased Centennial Housing and started the current day corporation, Centennial Management, Inc.

During the years following, Michael served as C.E.O. and President while growing the company in to multiple locations in Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota and Montana with 700-800 annual homes sales and combined 39 year revenue of over 400 million dollars.

Over the course of a 39 year career in the manufactured housing industry Michael has served as board member and President of the South Dakota Manufactured Housing Association. Michael became a consultant to many industry groups, giving training and seminars in sales, management and business development processes.

Michael is very active in community affairs serving as President of the Northeast Regional Health and Fitness Center where he headed the efforts to raise $12,500,000 for a new community fitness center.  Michael is also incoming President of the NSU Foundation Board, where he also serves on the executive committee and investment committee, and is a Member of the Avera St. Lukes Board of Directors.

Michael & Barbara Evans reside in Aberdeen. Michael has 3 children; Chad who is currently President of Centennial Management, Inc.; Carly who has a Masters in speech pathology and is currently a speech therapist in the Nashville, Tennessee school system; and Ashley who is currently attending Texas Women’s University in Dallas Texas.

Paul McDonald, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for
Dacotah Bank. Paul is recognized by the American Bankers Association Institute of Certified Bankers as a Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP). He has 36 years of experience in helping businesses grow and thrive with successful sales and marketing by helping making life easier and safer for consumers.

For 11 years, Paul has guided the advertising, public relations, and sales promotions for all Dacotah Bank locations in North Dakota and South Dakota, now numbering 35. Dacotah Bank has surpassed the mark of 1.5 billion dollars in assets and serves over 50,000 customers.

Paul was the founder and president of Time & Space Marketing & Design, an advertising agency, which he operated for 9 years. His clients ranged from a local dentist to the Marriott Corporation. He has delivered sales and marketing training for regional and national franchise organizations. He’s been a disc jockey, a news broadcaster, a TV talk show host, and media sales manager. In other words – he just can’t keep a job!

Current volunteer roles include –
• Avera St. Luke’s Foundation Board of Directors - Chairperson
• Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting Board of Directors
• South Dakota 4-H Foundation Board of Directors
• Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
• Absolutely!Aberdeen Marketing Team Chair and Executive Council
• American Bankers Association (ABA) Marketing Network – CFMP Member
• North Dakota Bankers Association (NDBA) Marketing Committee – Member

Benjamin Victor
“ A gift from God” is how Benjamin Victor describes his natural ability to create inspiring and expressive works of art. Benjamin joined the ranks of Michelangelo, Bernini, and Daniel Chester French by receiving his first large commission at only 23 years old. At age 26, he became the youngest artist ever to have a sculpture in our Nation’s foremost collection of figurative sculpture, the National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol. Art critics and organizations, including the National Sculpture Society in New York City, continue to recognize the aesthetic and conceptual integrity of Benjamin’s artwork. His incredible passion and drive clearly show in each of his unique and profound creations. With exquisite detail, dynamic gesture and thought provoking content, the work of Benjamin Victor is sure to take its place among the great masterpieces of art history.

Stuart Lonning, Herbergers, Lakewood mall
Stuart graduated from Winona State University, Winona, MN with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1977.

After graduation Stuart started as a management trainee at Herberger’s in Alexandria, MN. On completion of his training he went on to manage stores in Rock Springs, WY, Rapid City, SD and presently manages the Herberger’s in Aberdeen, SD.

In 1995 Stuart was appointed to the Herberger’s Board of Directors where he served until the sale of the company in 1997 to Proffitt’s, Inc., which later became the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue.  As a member of the board Stuart was involved in the negotiations and sale of 42 Herberger’s stores. Today Herberger’s is part of a chain of 270 department stores representing several nameplates including Younker’s, Boston Store, Bergner’s, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman and Bon-Ton.

As a store manager Stuart’s stores have consistently been recognized for excellent customer service.  His most recent award was the 2007 Abby award for Customer Service sponsored by the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce.

Stuart is active in community affairs. He is currently on the Avera St. Luke’s Board of Directors and in the past has served on the Presentation College and United Way Boards. Stuart has lived in Aberdeen since 1997. He is married to Grace and has two daughters. Lindsay graduated from NSU in May 2008 and Kelsey is a sophomore at NSU.  

Patty kirkpatrick
Marketing & public relations director - avera st. luke's
Patty grew up on a farm near Hosmer, South Dakota. After graduating from high school there, she made the 55-mile move east to Aberdeen to attend Northern State University. After graduating with a degree in Music Education, she found there were no music positions open in the Aberdeen region. Since her husband had a local business, she looked for other jobs in Aberdeen. She took a position as a sales representative for KKAA-AM and KQAA-FM Radio, a new broadcast media company that opened its doors in 1975. In addition to local sales, Patty became the regional/agency sales rep for the company.

After nine years in the media business, Patty took the position of Director of Marketing & Public Relations at Avera St. Luke’s. In the beginning, it was a one-person department, but over the years she has added an associate, a writer, and a graphic arts technician as the needs of the hospital and other divisions continue to grow. Patty feels she is an example of how one can parlay their education, skills and talents from one field of interest into an unrelated field and still be successful.

Patty has served on the Marketing Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, has been involved with various community organizations such as Monday Musicale Club, Aberdeen Community Concert Association, United Way, American Cancer Society, and PEO, and has served various offices of the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations. She belongs to Bethlehem Lutheran Church where she can still cultivate her love of music.

steve sticklemeyer is the founder, acting President and co owner of a technology company called Tel Serv Communications, a technology company that specializes in structured network cabling, business telephone system sales and service and full IT support services from network security and consulting to computer systems sales and support.  

I grew up on a farm near Eureka, SD and graduated from high school in 1997. Upon graduating I moved to Aberdeen and began work as a salesmen for Tradehome Shoe’s. I continued employment with Tradehome for 16 months and was then solicited to work for a local communications company to act as their primary sales representative. I accepted this position and continue this role until May of 2004, at which point I started up my own communications company.  The company began with two employees and myself. We have since grown to a staff of fifteen.    

The only formal education I have is a high school degree. My continuing education has come from industry specific certification courses that I have completed and on the job experience. 

kae mcneilhas been involved with various community boards, such as Aberdeen Development Corporation, Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, Northern State University Foundation, and Avera St. Luke’s Home/Hospice, to name a few.

Kae has a Bachelor of Science degree from South Dakota State University.

Kae has previous job experience with SD Job Service, Mutual of Omaha- Claims Center, and Avera St. Luke’s. Currently, Kae works at US Bank, serves on the Board of Directors of Education Assistance Corporation, and is Chair of the Board of Directors for SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small Business) branch in Aberdeen.

clark J. wold is President of Education Assistance Corporation, and has a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota.

Clark previously served as Director of Financial Aid at Jamestown College, and in the North Dakota University System office managing state financial aid programs, and he also held the position of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs .

Clark is active in state, regional, and national financial aid associations. Clark has also served on several national boards of directors in the student loan industry. He is a member of boards of directors for the Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, the Aberdeen Area YMCA, the Aberdeen Development Corporation, and the Jamestown College Board of Trustees. Clark cites his recreational interests as church choir, flower gardening, golf, racquetball, and he is a retired youth soccer referee.

Curt hohn is the General Manager of Web Water Development, Aberdeen, SD.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WEB Water Development – General Manager (1998-present) 17 county rural water pipeline system
Clackamas Utilities – Manager (1994-1997) water & sanitary utility in the Portland urban growth area
Oregon General Services – Manager (1989-1993) new building construction and facility operations

WEB Water Development – General Manager (1983-1988) rural water system funding and construction
Oahe Conservancy Subdistrict – Manager  (1977-1982) 16 county regional water development  district
United Family Farmers –Executive Director  (1976) challenged the federal Oahe Irrigation Project
SD Department of Public Safety – Manager (1975) public information officer
US Senator George McGovern - Staff Assistant – (1972-1974) field staff assistant for NW South Dakota

EDUCATION:
Northern State University  graduate BS degree - business and public administration (1972)
Plankington High School, Plankington, SD (1968)

 PERSONAL
Grew up on a family farm near Plankinton, South Dakota.
The father of 2 adult daughters:  Pandora Thomas, Paraguay, South America – teacher. Cassandra Hohn, New York City, NY – manager of a theatre on 42nd Street /Broadway, singer and film documentary producer.

Heliose demoin westbrook, md, phd, Avera St. Luke's Hospital Pain Management Center, Department of Anesthesiology.

Education
08/99 – 08/00 - Pain Management Fellow Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire

07/98 – 07/99 - Obstetrical Anesthesiology Fellow University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland

07/95 – 06/98 - Anesthesiology Resident – University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland & University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama

06/94 – 06/95 - Internship:  Transitional Medicine – The Medical Center, Columbus, Georgia

07/90 – 06/94 - Doctorate of Medicine (MD), University of Health/The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, Illinois

06/87 – 06/89 - Master’s Degree (MMSc) Anesthesiology and Patient Monitoring, Certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C), Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia

08/84 – 08/87 - Doctorate in Community and Public Health Education (PhD), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois

08/82 – 05/84 - Master’s Degree (MS) Health Service Administration, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois

01/78 – 08/80 - Medical Education Preparatory Program (MEDPREP), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois

01/74 – 05/76 - Baccalaureate Degree (BS) Biology, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

09/72 – 12/73 - Undergraduate Student, Canisius College, Buffalo, New York

Work Experience
12/00 – present - Staff Anesthesiologist & Pain Management Director:  Avera St. Luke’s Pain Management Center, Aberdeen, South Dakota

08/99 – 08/00 - Clinical Instructor:  Department of Anesthesiology:  Pain Management Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, Supervisor:  Gilbert J.Fanciullo, MD, MS

07/98 – 07/99 - Fellow and Clinical Instructor:  Department of Obstetrical Anesthesiology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, Supervisor:  Andrew Malinow, MD

01/92 – 05/92 - Teaching Assistant:  Department of Neuroscience, University of Health Sciences/ The Chicago Medical School, Supervisor:  James Brandon, MD

08/91 – 12/91 - Teaching Assistant:  Department of Anatomy, University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School, Supervisor:  Linda Walters, PhD

06/89 – 07/90 - Anesthetist:  Emory Clinic, Atlanta, Georgia, Supervisor:  Ira Isaacson, MD

06/89 – 07/90 - Anesthetist:  The Dekalb-Fulton County Hospital Authority, Atlanta, Georgia, Coordinator:  Stella Williamson

Publications and Presentations
Heloise Westbrook, MD, PhD (2002).  NSAIDS and Their Role in Chronic Pain Management. 1st Annual Pain Symposium, Ramkota Inn, Aberdeen, South Dakota, October 4th, 2002

Heloise Westbrook, MD, PhD (2002).  Management of Headache Pain. 1st Annual Pain Symposium, Ramkota Inn, Aberdeen, South Dakota, October 4th, 2002.

Heloise Westbrook, MD, PhD (2001).  NSAIDS:  Their Role in Treatment of Musculoskeletal pain. Pain Symposium, Ramkota Inn, Aberdeen, South Dakota, October 2001

Heloise Westbrook, MD, PhD, H Huraibi, B Hanscom, R Rose, G Fanciullo (1999).  The Use of Opioids in 25,479 Patients with Spine Pain

Heloise Westbrook, MD, PhD, H Huraibi, B Hanscom, R Rose, G Fanciullo (1999). Characteristics of Patients Selected For Epidural Steroid Injection From a Group of 25, 479 Patients with Spinal Pain

Hussein Huraibi, MD, R Rose, J Phillips, H Pallitroni, H Westbrook, G Fanciullo (1999). Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Implantation Complicated by Epidural Lipomatosis

Dan Choi, MD, C Qiu, MD, R. Weitzner, MD, H Westbrook, MD, A Malinow, MD (1999). Subsequent Epidural Injection of Lidocaine Extends Rostral Anesthetic Level After Intrathecal Fentanyl But Not Bupivacaine/Fentanyl

Chaunyan Qiu, MD, H Westbrook, MD, D Choi, Md, B Afrangui, MD, A Malinow, MD (1999). Local Anesthetic Dose Does Not Influence Sensory Level in Low-Dose Bupivacaine/Fentanyl Spinal Anesthesia

Heloise Westbrook, MD, PhD, & G Boyd (1997).  Panic Attacks During Anesthesia. Gulf Atlantic Anesthesiology Residents’ Research Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 23, 1997

Heloise Westbrook & R Gershon (1993). Inter- and Post-Operative Pain Control Among Women Having Post Partum Tubal Ligation Using Regional Anesthesia, Intrathecal Fentanyl and Intravenous Ketorolac

Board Certification
Board Certified in Pain Management
Board Eligible in Anesthesiology

Professional Service and Membership
American Society of Anesthesiologist – Member, 1996 - present
American Society of Regional Anesthesia – Member, 1996 – present
Association of Military Surgeons of the US, 1998 – 2005
American Academy of Pain Management, 2001 – present
South Dakota State Medical Association, 2002 - present
European Society of Regional Anesthesia -Member, 2004-present

Community Service
United States Air Force Reserves – Physician, Aerospace Medicine/ Flight Medicine

James B. macdougall, M.D. of Orthopedic Surgery Specialists

Certification and Licensure:
Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, July 1993
Re-certified, January 2004 - December 2013
Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 1995
South Dakota Medical License #3324
North Dakota Medical License #6089
Ohio Medical License #53815
Minnesota Medical License #44357

Post Graduate Training:
Spine Surgery Fellowship
Twin Cities Spine Center
913 E 26th St.
Minneapolis, MN
August 2002-August 2003

Residency:
Ohio State University Hospital
July 1986-June 20, 1990
Orthopedic Surgery

Internship:
Ohio State University Hospital
July 1985-June 1986
General Surgery

Education:
Medical:
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Degree: M.D., 1981-1985

Undergraduate
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
Degree: B.S. Combined Sciences, Magma Cum Laude, Graduated 1981

Education:
Poland Seminary High School, Poland, OH
Graduated 1978

Professional Affiliation:
Aberdeen District Medical Society
South Dakota Medical Association
American Association of Orthopedics
Medical/Dental Staff, Avera St. Lukes Hospital, Secretary Treasurer 1997, Vice President 1995
Dakota Plains Surgery Center 1998-Present
Dakota Plains Surgery Center, Medical Director 1998-2002
Orthopedic Research & Education Foundation Order of Merit 1991-2007
Orthopedic Surgery Specialists, President 1992-2001
Fellow A.A.O.S 1994-Present

Research:
Lateral Electrical Surface Stimulation of Idiopathic Scoliosis
Compartment Pressures in Tibial Fractures: A Prospective Study Using the Slit Catheter
Compartment Pressures During IM Nailing of the Tibia
Radiohumeral & UInohumeral Force Transmission: A Cadaverie Study of Elbow Joint Biomechanics
Unsuspected HIV Infection in Trauma Patients: An Anonymous Prospective Study

sarah mann is the Plant Manager for BAE Systems in Aberdeen, SD. She is a long term employee, having worked for the company (and its predecessors FMC and United Defense) for 26 years. Sarah has had a variety of Manufacturing Operations experiences including production and capacity planning, materials management, ERP implementation and manufacturing operations management.  

Sarah holds a BSIT degree in Manufacturing Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Stout. Sarah, her husband Joel and daughter Zoey, relocated to Aberdeen in August 2004.