Committees

Executive Committee

The executive committee consists of the four principal officers of the board and up to three (3) additional directors appointed by the president. The president is the chairperson of the executive committee and presides at all of its meetings. The executive committee performs the functions described below.
(a) Finance and budget functions

Oversee the implementation and administration of policies and procedures for handling and accounting for the finances of the corporation.
Prepare an annual revenue and expense budget for submission to the full board of directors.
Work closely with the fundraising committee to coordinate development of the resources needed to meet the revenue goals of the budget.
Monitor the implementation of the budget.
When necessary, make recommendations to the board of directors regarding adjustments to the budget.

(b) Human resources functions

In performing this function, the committee shall oversee the implementation and administration of policies and procedures relating to volunteers and employees, if any, of the corporation.

Coordinate the strategic and long range planning activities.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of the corporation with respect to the achievement of its mission, purposes and goals.

The Executive Committee meets quarterly.

Current Executive Committee:
Patrick Soukup 605-999-6754 pats@centralec.coop
Kyle Hohn 605-933-0416 kyle.hohn@northwestern.com
Eric Van Meter 870-219-6255 ervanmet@dwu.edu
Kourtney Denne 605-680-4023 kourtney.denne@elocpa.com

Nominating Committee

The nominating committee is made up of four (4) members, no more than two (2) of whom are currently directors of the affiliate. The current president may not be a member of this committee.
The committee is responsible for identifying and recruiting prospective directors and presents a slate of nominees for election as directors at the annual meeting. The committee also presents a slate of nominees for appointment as officers and may make recommendations for chairpersons of the operating committees.

This committee meets annually before the June business meeting. Nominations for potential board members may be made at any time during the year.

Current Nominating Committee:
Bonny Hansen - Chair 605-933-1196 bhansen@fnni.com
Kyle Hohn 605-933-0416 kyle.hohn@northwestern.com
Scott Ymker 605-469-5462 ymkerphotos@gmail.com

Family Selection Committee

This committee is responsible for drafting and updating the selection criteria, recruiting applicants, screening applications, interviewing applicants, and recommending applicants to the board of directors for approval as prospective homeowners. This committee is only active when the board has approved an application period in preparation for selecting a family and building a house.

The Family Selection Committee meets as needed when activated by the Board.

Current Family Selection Committee:
Colleen Hunt - Chair 605-999-9278 colbrihunt@gmail.com
Dan Buchholtz 605-691-3827 danbuchholtz@hotmail.com
Jean Koehler 605-933-2762 koehlerje@midco.net
Mark Grebner 605-366-1552 markggrebner@gmail.com
Skyler Mickelson 605-630-8979 smickelson@morgantheeler.com
Kourtney Denne 605-680-4023 kourtney.denne@elocpa.com

Family support committee

This committee is responsible for providing Habitat homeowners and prospective homeowners with a mutual support system, educational opportunities, and a forum for discussions pertaining to homeownership and maintenance, all for the purpose of helping families to break the poverty cycle and become independent.

The Family Support Committee meets quarterly.

Current Family Support Committee:
Jean Koehler - Chair 605-933-2762 koehlerje@midco.net
Colleen Hunt 605-999-9278 colbrihunt@gmail.com
Scott Ymker 605-469-5462 ymkerphotos@gmail.com
Skyler Mickelson 605-630-8979 smickelson@morgantheeler.com
Jill Luque 605-461-0774 jluque@plainscommerce.com
Jacinda Biberdorf jacinda@mitchellareasafehouse.org

Faith Relations Committee

The faith relations committee will seek to strengthen the support of the affiliate’s work by gaining volunteers, prayer, and financial resources from all community churches. The faith relations committee will be the liaison between the affiliate and the faith community, facilitating communication and developing partnerships.
Current Faith Relations Committee:
Ione Klinger - Chair 605-770-7563                  jikl21@mit.midco.net
Kathy Hektner kathy@mit.midco.net
Doug Fuerst 605-933-0216                  doug.fuerst@mitchelltech.edu
Renee Berg 605-933-1415   renee.berg@k12.sd.us
Marcy Van Zee   marcy.vanzee@yahoo.com
Margo Taylor taylorfamily@mitchelltelecom.net

Site selection committee

The Site Selection committee is responsible for targeting the areas or areas of the community in which Habitat projects will be developed, investigating and researching the availability of property, and recommending property to the board of directors for acquisition. The committee shall work in conjunction with the building committee to evaluate the suitability of potential sites prior to acquisition.

The Site Selection Committee meets bi-annually.

Current Site Selection Committee:
Colleen Hunt - Chair 605-999-9278 colbrihunt@gmail.com
Mark Grebner 605-366-1552 markggrebner@gmail.com
Skyler Mickelson 605-630-8979 smickelson@morgantheeler.com
Pat Soukup 605-999-6754 pats@centralec.coop

Fundraising Committee

This committee is responsible for coordinating the raising of funds needed to conduct the business of the corporation. The tasks to be coordinated by the committee, in partnership with the full board, shall include fund-raising campaigns, grant proposal writing, special fund-raising events, and cultivation of major donors. This committee shall emphasize and promote the importance of Christian stewardship in the servicing of donors and supporters.

The Fundraising Committee meets quarterly.

Current Fundraising Committee:
Patrick Soukup - Chair 605-999-6754 pats@centralec.coop
Kyle Hohn 605-933-0416 kyle.hohn@northwestern.com
Eric Van Meter 870-219-6255 ervanmet@dwu.edu
Dan Buchholtz 605-691-3827 danbuchholtz@hotmail.com
Jean Koehler 605-933-2762 koehlerje@midco.net
Scott Ymker 605-469-5462 ymkerphotos@gmail.com
Jill Luque 605-461-0774 jluque@plainscommerce.com
Kourtney Denne 605-680-4023 kourtney.denne@elocpa.com

Construction Committee

The Construction committee is responsible for planning and implementing the construction projects of the affiliate. The tasks to be directed by this committee shall include developing or obtaining house plans, soliciting appropriate professional construction help when needed, developing lists of needed building materials and assisting the resource development committee in obtaining these, developing a building schedule and coordinating volunteers, and supervising construction.

The Construction Committee meets quarterly.

Current Construction Committee:
Mike Asmus - Chair 605-999-1043 macasmus@mitchelltelecom.net
Kyle Hohn 605-933-0416 kyle.hohn@northwestern.com
Dan Buchholtz 605-691-3827 danbuchholtz@hotmail.com
Mark Grebner 605-366-1552 markggrebner@gmail.com