Staff - South Dakota Retailers Association

Staff

South Dakota Retailers Association
320 E. Capitol Ave. / PO Box 638
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: (605) 224-5050 / 1-800-658-5545
Fax: (605) 224-2059

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Shawn Lyons

As the chief salaried executive of the South Dakota Retailers Association, Shawn Lyons:

Directs the operations and activities of the Association as a whole
Advises and makes recommendations to the Officers and Board of Directors regarding budgeting, basic policies, programs and services, and all other aspects of the operation of the Association
Serves as the Association's chief lobbyist during the state Legislative Session
Is responsible for handling SDRA's involvement with state and federal agencies and Congress Presents seminars on retail issues such as shoplifting, bad checks, and retail trends

MEMBERSHIP & MEMBER SERVICES DIRECTOR
Brittney Hunsley

Brittney is responsible for:

Developing new membership services
Administering existing membership services
Overseeing efforts to improve existing membership services
Maintaining membership records
Handling communications with members on all member services
Working directly with service providers
Working with the Association's Member Services Committee

FINANCE OFFICER
Carol Nowak

Carol Nowak is responsible for:

Handling all billing and accounts receivables
Overseeing all purchases
Preparing invoices and membership renewal statements
Handling payroll and accounts payable
Preparing the annual budget
Working with the Association's Investment Committee and Philanthropy Committee

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Donna Leslie

Donna Leslie is responsible for:

Researching answers to member questions on laws and regulations
Producing Association publications
Monitoring legislative and election activities
Coordinating SDRA's annual scholarship application and selection process
Assisting with the Association's Train the Trainer program for alcohol licensees
Maintaining the Association's web site
Working with the Association's Legislative Committee, Scholarship Committee, ProStart Committee, Golf Tournament Committee, and Awards Committee

MEMBER SERVICES ASSISTANT & PROSTART COORDINATOR

Seanna Regynski is responsible for:

Handling day-to-day operation of the Association's credit card processing program
Assisting the Member Services Director in administering and promoting services
Coordinating the Association's ProStart program
Coordinating the Association's annual PAC golf tournament and pheasant hunt

EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Melisa Forest is responsible for:

Administering the ServSafe (food service training) and CAST (alcohol training) programs, including scheduling classes, class registration, certification paperwork, and maintenance of the databases for each program
Planning and coordinating the Association's Annual Meeting, board meetings, and committee meetings
Handling arrangements and registrations for seminars
Assisting with monitoring of legislative proposals and action
Working with the President's Club sponsorships and activities
Assisting with our Legislative Ambassador, Retailer of the Year and Scholarship programs

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Christine ("Chris") Fester (Minnehaha & Lincoln Counties)

Dana Haley (Southeast & South Central)
Karin Hansen (West River)

Wesley ("Wes") Malsom (Northeast)

Call on prospective members
Make annual calls on current members
Handle applications for SDRA member services