SURF Foundation Team

make a contribution to advance world-class science and inspire learning

The SURF Foundation is guided by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors. Your contribution helps shape the future by advancing scientific discovery and innovation happening today. Every gift you make supports STEM education, groundbreaking research, and the nurturing of curious minds.

SURF Foundation Staff

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Mike Headley

SDSTA Executive Director / SURF Laboratory Director

Executive Management

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Please contact us at (605) 584-3110 if you wish to speak to a volunteer board member.

SURF Foundation Board Members

  • Beth Massa

    Beth Massa

    SURF Foundation Chairperson

    Rapid City, SD

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  • Barbara Szczerbinska

    Dr. Barbara Szczerbinska

    SURF Foundation Board Member

    Corpus Christi, TX

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  • Bob Wilson

    Dr. Bob Wilson

    SURF Foundation Board Member

    Fort Collins, CO

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  • Fred Romkema

    Fred Romkema

    SURF Foundation Board Member

    Spearfish, SD

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  • Justin Varland

    Justin Varland

    SURF Foundation Board Member

    Bend, OR

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  • Linn Evans

    Linn Evans

    SDSTA Board Member and SURF Foundation Board Member

    Rapid City, SD

    Appointed Date:

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  • Julie Olson

    Julie Olson

    SURF Foundation Board Past Chairperson

    Spearfish, SD

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    Casey Peterson

    SDSTA Board Chairperson and SURF Foundation Board Member, ex officio

    Rapid City, SD

    Appointed Date:

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SURF Foundation Emeritus Board Member

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Dana Dykhouse

Vice Chairperson SDSTA Board of Directors and SURF Foundation Board (Emeritus) Member

SDSTA Board of Directors

Sioux Falls, SD

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