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Meet Our Team

Discover the talented individuals behind the Hanson Family Foundation of South Dakota working to help keep pets and people together. With a focus on transparency & community impact, our staff is working collaboratively with regional partners. They are committed to program work through the Animal Resource Center (ARC), Shepherd's Stable & Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospitals.

Compassionate. Inclusive. Committed. Resourceful. Trustworthy. Talented. Adaptable. Understanding. Transparent. Dedicated.

Brad Hanson Hanson Family Foundation Sioux Falls South Dakota

Brad Hanson

Chief Executive Officer

Darci Willemssen Hanson Family Foundation Sioux Falls South Dakota Pet Wellness Nonprofit Veterinary Hospital

Darci Willemssen

Executive Director, HFFSD

Heidi Dean Hanson Family Foundation Sioux Falls South Dakota

Heidi Dean

Director of Community Engagement

& Development, HFFSD

Betsy Hanson Hanson Family Foundation Sioux Falls South Dakota

Betsy Hanson

Director of Equine Center &

Sanctuary, Shepherd's Stable

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Rhonda Weidenbach

Program Specialist

Animal Resource Center (ARC)

Dr. Ann McLeod Hanson Family Foundation Sioux Falls South Dakota

Dr Ann McLeod

Director of Veterinary Medicine

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Dr. Al Harrist Hanson Family Foundation Sioux Falls South Dakota

Dr Al Harrist

Chief of Staff 

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Dr Jessa Keleher

Associate Veterinarian

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Abby Miller

Practice Manager

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Amanda Pierson

CVT & Lead Veterinary Technician

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Nick Whisler

Veterinary Technician

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KaNeesha Mahmutovic

Veterinary Technician

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Brad Cook

Lead Client Services Representative

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Star McNeil

Client Services Representative/Vet Asst

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McKenna Felty

Client Services Representative/Vet Asst

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Mikiah Olson

Veterinary Technician

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