We have been fortunate to have excellent leadership at Avera St. Luke's over the years, both in administrative staff and the volunteer governing bodies that help guide the direction of our facilities. These people are currently providing leadership toward our healthcare mission:

Administration

• Ron L. Jacobson, President and CEO
• K.C. DeBoer, Vice President of Hospital Division
• Dr. John Fritz, Vice President of Medical Affairs
• Mary Davis, Vice President of Human Resources
• Mike Sandsmark, Vice President of Mission
• Geoff Durst, Vice President of Finance
• Tom Snyder, Vice President of Long-Term Care
• Todd Forkel, Vice President of Clinic Division and Outreach Services

Board of Directors

• James L. Bain, DVM (Chairman)
• Stuart Lonning (Vice Chairman)                          
• Sister Kathleen Bierne
• Tage Born, MD
• Sister Mildred Busch
• Michael Evans
• Kim Jundt, MD
• Deb Knecht
• Cyndy Larson
• Thomas Luzier, MD
• Sister Barbara McTague
• Bob Olson
• Gary Sharp
• Sister JoAnn Sturzl
• Richard Westra
• Ron L. Jacobson

For more information about administrative or board activities, call 605-622-5230.