Meet the Leaders Behind the Ranch
Our Boards of Directors guide Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch with vision, compassion, and a commitment to sustainable excellence. This diverse and experienced group has expertise in education, healthcare, social services, finance, business, theology, and law. They provide strategic direction and guidance that helps shape every aspect of the Ranch’s work.
The board also ensures strong financial oversight and accountability, enabling us to deliver high-quality care and life-changing programs for children and families. As volunteers, they do this work because of their commitment to making the world a better place. Their dedication and leadership help turn our mission into reality and strengthen the impact of our work.
Program Board of Directors
Jennifer Quast Johnsrud, Chair
Dr. Chris Deeter, Vice Chair
Dick Shorma, Secretary
Ron Greenmyer, Treasurer
Pastor Douglas Bergelin
Brent Mattson
Paulette Huber
Dr. Karin Lokensgard Pierce
Patrick Berg
Beth Satrom
Dr. Steve Johnson
Michelle Anderson, Ex-officio
Rev. Bart Day, Ex-officio
Jerry Leeseberg, Honorary
Foundation Board of Directors
Rev. Bart Day, Chair
Mark Stinson, Vice Chair
Cherie Harms, Secretary
Bob Drees, Treasurer
Bev Adams
Paul Huber
Bill Mobley
Earl Torgerson
Tracy Jordre
Jerry Hauff
Dan Olson
Michelle Anderson, Ex-officio
Jennifer Quast Johnsrud, Ex-officio
Gudrun R. Marx, Honorary
Dakota Family Services
Board of Directors
Michelle Anderson, Chair
Pastor Douglas Bergelin, Vice Chair
Dr. Chris Deeter, Secretary/Treasurer
Stacy Askvig
Anne Friederichs
Hilory Liccini
Beth Satrom
Sara Foltz
Rev. Bart Day, Ex-officio
Jennifer Quast Johnsrud, Ex-officio