Our Staff, Board of Directors, and the Education Team

We work to nurture connections between plants and all people, past and present, in an inspiring natural setting that invites discovery. Our employees, Board of Directors, and Education Team make our operations and programs possible.

Staff

• Mike Cooper, Executive Director
• Cindy Hulstein, Wedding & Event Coordinator
• Lori Sheldon, Administrative Assistant 
• Maggie Dow, Education & Social Media Coordinator 

Wegner Arboretum Society Board of Directors

Our board represents a cross-section of our community and has a passion for our organization and those we serve. The members work hard to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization.

• Mike Cooper, Executive Director 
• Mike Crane, Board President
• Dominic Walkes, Vice President
• Robin Aden, Secretary
• Ben Arndt, Treasurer
• Mitchell Aldinger
• Dick Brown
• Dixie Hieb
• Heather Kittelson
• Dominic Walkes
• Anthony Pizer
• Lisa Prostrollo
• Dr. Ann Wilson  
• Don Kearney, Director Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation 
• Scott Anderson, Minnehaha County Planning Director

Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum Society Board Committees

Education Committee

Ann Wilson (Chair)

Dixie Hieb

Anthony Pizer

Jerry Mills (non-board member)

Ann Kolbrek (non-board member)

Governance Committee

Mike Crane (Chair)

Robin Alden (Secretary)

Ben Arndt

Don Kearney

Dominic Walkes

Development Commitee

Dick Brown (Chair)

Mitch Aldinger

Heather Kittelson

Sue Aguilar (non-board member)

Jessica Wells (non-board member)

Building & Grounds Committee

Anthony Pizer (Chair)

Scott Anderson

Lisa Prostrollo

Ann Randall (non-board member)

Mary Ellen Connelly (non-board member)