Accomplished Growth-minded Future-focused Invested Proud
These are just some of the ways our board members feel when giving their time, passion, and expertise to volunteer their skills to the project. Our Board of Directors represents the SEFP service area, and every member has the deepest passion for our mission and those we serve.
Board of Directors
Our board members work hard to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project and to oversee that the funds raised are timely and impactful.
For more information about our board of directors, or to reach its members, please email: sefp@southeastern.coop.
Curt Lukes, President: Parker Ford, Parker Development
Jeremy Grady, Vice President: First Dakota, Salem Economic Development Board
Rhonda Smith, Secretary/Treasurer: City of Marion
Alan Ward, Founding Member: Rural Turner County
Brad Miller: City of Canistota
Jerry Paweltzki: City of Bridgewater
Jared Hybertson: Turner County Commission
Mark Kauffman: Turner County Commission
Marc Dick: McCook County Commission
Paul Mantz: Northwestern Energy
Eric Fosheim: East River Electric, REED Fund
Alan Astleford: City of Marion
Staff
Heather Broehm, Enterprise Facilitator
Heather is a South Dakota native with a heart for our small towns.
After 15 years in Learning & Development, Heather joined the Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project in 2021. Equipped with years of corporate leadership and training experience, she is excited to lead SEFP into its next chapter.
