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Join us for an inspiring and engaging luncheon focused on leadership development at the Rushmore Hotel in Rapid City. This event is designed for professionals, community leaders, and anyone interested in enhancing their leadership skills and networking with like-minded individuals. Date and Time: September 18, 2024, at 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMLocation: The Rushmore Hotel…

Tony Russell is an advocate for Veterans and people with disabilities. His deep understanding of mental challenges began at a young age when he was adopted after a tragic accident. As an Air Force Wounded Warrior, Tony served 9 years as a Civil Engineer with multiple deployments and humanitarian missions before being medically retired after…

Join us for lunch on March 20th! We are excited to hear from Miranda O’Bryan, 2023 Miss South Dakota. From journalism to winning Miss South Dakota 2023, Miranda O’Bryan leveraged natural leadership competencies, while learning from others along the way. She continues her leadership growth, while also encouraging our next generation to see the leaders…

Join us for lunch on February 21st! We are excited to hear from Ryan Wells, VP, Information Security with Black Hills Federal Credit Union, as he shares more about his leadership experiences. Ryan Wells is a distinguished leader with a rich 26-year tenure in steering IT organizations to success. Initially rising to prominence in the…

Mayor of Rapid City, Jason Salamun, joins us on Wednesday, January 17th as he shares with us more about his leadership experiences. Jason Salamun draws from a wide range of experiences including serving in the U.S. Air Force, guiding Organizational Development and Branding at a Fortune 500, Vice President of Operations at Black Hills Federal…

Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender will join us on October 18th to talk about his leadership style and his experience serving as mayor. Steve Allender is a native South Dakotan, and was raised in a military family. After his father retired from the Air Force, his family moved to Belle Fourche, where Steve attended grade…

School is back in session and so are the Black Hills Leadership Development luncheons! Join us on September 20th for your monthly dose of motivation from local leader, Vaughn Vargas! Vaughn Vargas is Siha Sipa (Black Feet) Lakota of what is now known as the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. His great grandfather was James Holy…

Spring is the perfect time to brush up on your leadership skills! Join us on April 17th to learn about “Leadership for Community Challenges to Community Solutions” presented by Dr. Albert Linderman with Rapid CIty Collective Impact. Albert Linderman, Ph.D., CEO of Sagis Corporation, is a cultural anthropologist guiding community change and leadership transitions. He…

Our March luncheon features Rob Mudge, President of RPM and Associates. Robert P. Mudge is a South Dakota native and graduated from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, in the late 70’s, with a BS and MS in Metallurgical Engineering. Mr. Mudge worked in industry from his graduation until 1982 when he co-founded…

Our February luncheon features Scott Engmann, Executive Director for the Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity. Scott Engmann is a Father of 3 boys, and has been married to his wife Ceri for 12 years. He has served as the Executive Director for Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity since 2006. In its 25th year,…