WDN Leadership Team

Executive Director

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Heidi Mecham

Executive Director

As Executive Director, Heidi Mecham brings both personal insight and professional expertise to her leadership.

With a background in nonprofit management, grant administration, and community engagement, she is committed to helping businesses build stronger, more effective workplaces.

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WDN Board of Directors

Our board is made up of business and community leaders committed to strengthening workplaces across Western South Dakota.

Executive Board of Directors

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Trina Allen

Vice President of
Human Resources

Monument Health

President

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Kevin Baas

Human Resources Director

Double Tree by Hilton
Rapid City

Vice President

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Secretary/Treasurer

Kim Dodd

Generalist,
Human Resources Dept.,

Golden West Technologies

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Ex Officio

Ronda Lynch

District Supervisor,
Division of Rehabilitation Services

SD Dept. of Human Services

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Board of Directors

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Brett Burden

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Join Our Board

Help Strengthen Accessible Workplaces

Board Member

Coordinator of Technical Services

DakotaLink

Steve Engelbrecht

Agent/Owner

Engelbrecht Insurance, Inc.

Board Member

Ronnie Little Bear

Board Member

Human Resources Director

The Lodge at Deadwood

Reese Niu

Board Member

Vice President of Vocational Services

Black Hills Works

Anthony Russell

Board Member

Disability Advocate & CEO/Owner

Lion Heart LLC

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Board Member Opportunity

Seeking leaders passionate about strengthening inclusive workplaces across Western South Dakota.

Join Us!

WDN is seeking business and community leaders who are passionate about workplace accessibility, employment opportunities, and strengthening inclusive workplaces across Western South Dakota.

We welcome leaders with experience in:

  • Business leadership

  • Human resources

  • Marketing and communications

  • Nonprofit leadership

  • Community engagement

  • Disability services and advocacy

  • Finance or strategic planning

Board members help:

  • Guide organizational strategy

  • Support community outreach

  • Participate in committees and events

  • Advance workplace accessibility and employment opportunities

Board of Directors' Application