West River Electric Association
West River Electric Association (WREA) named Robert Raker as incoming CEO and General Manager. This will be effective January 3, 2025, upon the retirement of outgoing CEO Dick Johnson. Robert holds an associate degree in Electrical Technology from Western Dakota Tech and is a licensed master electrician. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Chadron State College and his Juris Doctorate from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, MN.
Robert shared, “I am deeply honored by the Board’s trust and excited to lead WREA into the next phase of growth and innovation. My focus will remain on ensuring we continue serving our members safety, reliability, and sustainable energy solutions for our members.”
SDN Communications
SDN Communications promoted Senior Account Executive Greg Robinson to West River – Business Development Manager. Greg is based out of SDN Communications’ Rapid City office. He has worked for the company since 2018. In this new role, Greg will identify, assess and execute business development opportunities in the West River market, including SDN fiber expansion.
“Greg Robinson’s promotion is an important step for our organization,” SDN Communications Vice President of Sales and Marketing Ryan Dutton said. “He has been vital to SDN’s growth in Rapid City and the surrounding area over the past several years. Greg has a unique blend of sales, network and community knowledge that makes him extremely effective at this job. On top of Greg being an outstanding account executive, he is an even better person. Greg builds relationships, and we’re very fortunate to have him at SDN Communications.”
Sentinel Federal Credit Union
Sentinel Federal Credit Union appointed Dorothy Voorhees as Chief Executive Officer. She has been serving as Interim CEO since April. Dorothy joined Sentinel FCU as Chief Financial Officer in 2018. Her background includes extensive experience in cash flow management, interest rate risk management, budgeting, compliance, and strategic planning.
Dorothy holds an AACSB Accreditation Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Applied Management from Black Hills State University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Management from the same institution.
“We are delighted to confirm Dorothy as our CEO,” said Jim Ramp, Board Chair of Sentinel Federal Credit Union. “Her proven leadership, financial acumen, and dedication to our members’ success make her the perfect fit to lead Sentinel FCU into the future. We look forward to her continued impact in this role.”
Monument Health
Monument Health announced that Alan Solano has been named Vice President of Governmental Affairs. In this role, Alan will serve as an influential voice supporting the mission of Monument Health, building relationships with key legislators, administration policymakers and other community stakeholders.
“Alan brings decades of experience to this role. His background and knowledge of the mental health system, Medicaid program and Black Hills area social services will bring valuable insights to Monument Health,” said Paulette Davidson, Monument Health President and CEO. “We’re excited for Alan to join our team.”
Alan will leave his current role as John T. Vucurevich Foundation CEO in December 2024 and take over his new role at Monument Health in January 2025.
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