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Governing Board of Directors
Trudy Regan, President is a lifetime resident of Lead and has been with the City of Lead for 25 years as the assistant finance officer. She was appointed by Mayor Tom Nelson several years ago to represent him on Prairie Hills Transit’s governing board, and is currently President of the board. “I have always had a tender place in my heart for the elderly and if they are confined and unable to go anywhere, my heart goes out to them. I always feel better when I’m able to get out and about and feel the elderly probably do too. My past practice is that they don’t want to inconvenience others, so the PHT bus is the perfect solution to their freedom.”
Jerry Krambeck, Vice-President is a fourth-generation Spearfish resident who has been serving as the town’s mayor since 2000. He was self-employed for 17 years in several businesses, worked for Homestake Mining Company, and is currently the Facilities Manager for Premier Bankcard in Spearfish. He spent 23 years with the Spearfish Volunteer Fire Department and currently serves on several boards including PHT, Spearfish Economic Development Corporation, and Visit Spearfish. Past board experience includes Northern Hills United Way and the South Dakota Municipal League. In his spare time he enjoys restoring automobiles.
Fred Romkema, Treasurer is the Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Hills Training Center in Spearfish. From his help in establishing the corporation in 1976, Fred has continued with NHTC which provides housing, education and training to adults with disabilities. He currently serves as a District 31 Representative and is active in Spearfish on several boards with interests ranging from health-related to economic development. On his own time he enjoys running, reading, skiing, scuba diving and sailing. Fred said he has been interested in public transportation since beginning with NHTC. “Public transportation is vitally important to people who have limited resources, are unable to drive and or want to get from point A to B in an efficient manner.”
Julie Hill, Secretary has been an H & R Block franchise owner in Hot Springs and Custer and a tax professional for 35 years. She has served on the board of Hot Springs Transit for 15 years and was on the board of Southern Hills Transit prior to joining Prairie Hills Transit. “With such a large segment of older citizens in our community as well as veterans, low income and special needs individuals, I believe that the services we provide are essential.”
John Johnson was raised in Harding County on a cow/calf ranch. A graduate of South Dakota State University, he is married to Marilyn, a registered nurse, and they have one daughter, Sammi, an occupational therapist. John has spent 39 years in banking, 33 of which he served in Sturgis, SD. “My main interest is to make sure that there is a public transportation system that serves the needs of the elderly, disabled, and those without personal transportation.”
Ron Rosenboom is the Executive Director of Black Hills Special Services Cooperative. BHSSC is a multi-faceted education cooperative providing residential and vocational supports to individuals with disabilities in the Northern and Southern Black Hills, technology training and staff development to school districts across south Dakota, and unique programming that supports individuals, families and communities in the Black Hills region and across the state. Rosenboom notes the importance of transportation in the daily operation of BHSSC adding that transportation enriches the lives of the people they support by providing increased access to education, employment and independent living.
Lisa Johnson is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a double major in Political Science and History. She has been employed with the South Dakota Department of Labor since 2001 and has held her current position since 2005 as Field Office Manager of the Spearfish Local office. She is committed to having safe and affordable transportation for all ages.
Joy McCracken is the founding director and the chief administrative officer of Neighborhood Housing Services. She is responsible for the supervision, administration, and management of the staff and overall programming and funding of the corporation. Eight years of real estate lending experience with Norwest Bank and certification by Neighborhood Reinvestment as a qualified counselor provides the knowledge to effectively perform these duties. And as for her involvement with the PHT board, Joy says, “As a housing provider for low to moderate income families I am interested in becoming involved to learn of the services provided to our target market.”
Judy Farris is the Belle Fourche representative on the Prairie Transit Board. Before moving to Belle Fourche, Judy spent 30 years as a Professor of Consumer Science at South Dakota State University. She’s a graduate of Gregory High School, and holds degrees from South Dakota State College, California State University Northridge, and the University of South Dakota. Her retirement occupations include time with the Historic Preservation Office for the City of Deadwood, as well as volunteering in Belle Fourche at the Tri-State Museum, Black Hills Parrot Welfare and Education, Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce, and Election Board for Belle Fourche Ward 4.
Garry Lord has a variety of talents, skills and degrees. He has training and experience in hotel/motel management as well as having been a motel owner and an auto dealership owner. Other work experience includes mill right, welder, and maintenance mechanic. He is presently retired and serves on many nonprofit boards and organizations.
Harold Snow has 40 years experience working in the mental health field, most recently in administration. Originally from Montana, he earned his degree from Morehead, MN, before spending two years of active duty in the United States Army. He then went on to complete a master's degree program in psychiatric social work from the University of Nebraska. He and his wife have two grown children and three grandchildren. Harold's interests include horseback riding on the trails of the Black Hills, and together with his wife Ann, he enjoys travel, music and theater. When looking to serve his community he thought Prairie Hills Transit seemed a good place to direct his energies. "And I have found it very interesting," Harold said.
John Lee
Richard Pluimer
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