Back left to right: Rick Hustead, Teri Schmidt, Mike Grave, Gwyn Wathen, Carrie Gerlach, Lyssa Bruzelius Front left to right: Kasi Haberman, Michelle Thomson, Diana Nielsen
Executive Officers
Our Leadership Committee provides oversight for the Executive Director and serves as the governing body for the Coalition’s key functions. These members have been carefully selected for their outstanding dedication and significant contributions to our local tourism industry.
President: Mike Grave – Lewis & Clark Resort (Yankton)
Vice President: Kasi Haberman – Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association (Yankton)
Secretary: Michelle Thompson – Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association (Rapid City)
Treasurer: Caleb Arceneaux – Liv Hospitality (Rapid City)
Past President: Tom Biegler – Regency Hotel Management (Sioux Falls)
Board Members
The Board members of the Tourism Coalition of South Dakota (TCSD) hold the important responsibility of voting on key decisions that shape the direction of our organization. Elected by our membership, these individuals play a vital role in guiding the future of the Coalition and ensuring the continued growth and success of South Dakota’s tourism industry.
Teri Schmidt – Experience Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls)
Ann Lesch – Ingalls Homestead (De Smet)
Diana Nielsen – Mount Rushmore Society (Rapid City)
Justin Cutler – Recreational Adventures Company (Hill City)
Gwyn Wathen – Recreational Adventures Company (Hill City)
Connie Ward – Venerts Hotel Management (Watertown)
Rick Hustead – Wall Drug (Wall)
Johnny Brockelsby – Reptile Gardens (Rapid City)
Paul Darling – Americal Inc. (Aberdeen)
Josh Schmaltz – Ramkota Companies (Sioux Falls, Chamberlain, Custer, Deadwood)
Kerri Vilhauer – Children’s Museum of South Dakota (Brookings)
Ex-Officio Board Members
Ex-Officio members of the Tourism Coalition of South Dakota (TCSD) provide vital support and advice to the voting board members. Representing statewide organizations, they contribute valuable expertise and industry connections. Their insights help align Coalition strategies with industry needs, guiding informed decisions that drive our mission forward.
Anjelica Uthe – Destination Marketing Professionals of South Dakota (Watertown)
Rosie Smith – Glacial Lakes and Prairies Tourism Association (Watertown)
Lyssa Bruzelius – Missouri River Tourism Association (Pierre)
Mary Arlington – South Dakota Campground Owners Association (Pierre)
Ryan Budmayr – South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry Association (Pierre)
Jasper Diegel – South Dakota Hotel & Lodging Association (Pierre)
Nathan Sanderson – South Dakota Retailers Association (Pierre)
James Hagen – Travel South Dakota (Pierre)
Katie Sieverding – SD Beer Distributors (Pierre)
George Milos – Deadwood Gaming Association (Deadwood)