Distinguished University Benefactors

Members of the Distinguished University Benefactors are recognized for their lifetime gifts and commitments through the SDSU Foundation of $50,000 to $99,999.
Members of the Distinguished University Benefactors:
  • Marjorie Aaker
  • Steven M. and Robbie D. Aamot
  • James Abdnor
  • Adee Honey Farms
  • Ag Spectrum Co, Inc.
  • AgrEvo Company
  • AgriBank, FCB
  • Jason and Brandy Aho
  • Jeffrey J. and Jean A. Albrecht
  • Ruth Atkinson and James H. Alexander
  • Brenda Allison
  • Vincent J. and Myla P. Alsaker
  • Keith and Kari Alverson
  • American International Group, Inc.
  • Timothy T. Amert
  • Merle and Avis Amundson
  • Loren and Mavis Amundson
  • Ronald Amundson and Maria Brandl
  • LaVerne and Frances E. Andersh
  • Byron J. and Lynda A. Anderson
  • Durant A. Anderson
  • John Anderson
  • Marilyn Crothers Anderson
  • Terry and Randi Anderson
  • ANP, Inc.
  • Robert E. and Pauline W. Arends
  • Argus Leader Media
  • James and Nancy Armbruster
  • Mary Arnold
  • Vivien J. (Hendricks) Arnold
  • Associated Consulting Engineering, Inc.
  • Associated General Contractors of South Dakota
  • Associated Milk Producers Inc.
  • AT&T Foundation
  • Austreim Landscaping Inc.
  • Aventis Crop Science
  • Daniel E. and Tama W. Backlund
  • Harold and Barbara Bailey
  • Ball Corporation
  • David J. and Judy M. Bartling
  • Jeanine and John Basinger
  • Bradley L. and Laura Bass
  • Ruth A. Bassett
  • John and Wendy Baumiller 
  • Monty and Peggy Bechtold
  • Beef Bucks Inc.
  • Richard "Dick" Behm
  • Bruce R. and Florence A. Beier
  • Robert and Phyllis Bell
  • Joseph and Lora M. Benacci
  • David J. Bender
  • Guy J. Bender
  • Jay T. Bender
  • David A. Benfield
  • Ralph A. Benson
  • Orville and Enolia Bentley
  • Doug and Lana Berkland
  • Brady J. and Heidi J. Bertsch
  • Kathleen M. and Dave W. Beste
  • Raj K. Bhandari and Shradha Paudel
  • Ron and Lois Bieber
  • Dennis and Susanne Bielfeldt
  • John and Doris Billington
  • Blackman-Helseth Family Foundation
  • Lori Bocklund
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
  • Carl and Harriet Bonhorst
  • James M. and Kathleen K. Booher
  • Carroll Borland
  • Kevin T. and Rebecca L. Branick
  • Ralph and Betty Anderson Braun
  • Almut F. Breazeale
  • Carey L. Bretsch
  • Dinus M. and June E. Briggs
  • Brookings Country Club
  • Robert and Nicki Brooks
  • Vernon A. and Marilyn Dahl Brose
  • Christopher M. and 
  • Megan J. Brown
  • Eric and Ruth Brown
  • Marlin R. and Linda J. Brozik
  • Curtis and Phyllis Brudos
  • Mark S. and Terri J. Buechler
  • Wayne R. Buechler
  • Cynthia V. Bullard
  • Marlys Bunde
  • Tim and Suzette Burckhard
  • Robert and Donna Burns
  • Burns and McDonnell
  • Busse Plumbing Heating and AC Inc.
  • Minnie Bylander
  • Ron and Sally Bymers
  • Ryan L. and Kristi M. Cammack
  • Canadian Pacific Railway
  • Joel and Alexandra Cannon
  • Nancy J. Carpenter
  • Karla K. and Steven P. Carpenter
  • Lloyd R. Carson
  • Paula P. Carson
  • Zachary and Sara Carter
  • Terry and Sharon Casey
  • Cass-Clay
  • Chuck and Mary Cecil
  • Central Business Supply, Inc.
  • CFR
  • Robert L. Chamberlin
  • Gayle Chapel
  • Donald M. Charlson
  • RTI, LLC Research | Technology | Innovation
  • Eugene and JoAnn Cheever
  • Cheminova, Inc.
  • Chen-Ho Chen
  • Marlyn and Corinne Christensen
  • Craig E. Christie
  • Cigna Home Delivery Pharmacy
  • Carolyn L. Clague and Dennis L. Hopfinger
  • Robert and Paulette Clark
  • Justin T. and Beth A. Clarke
  • F.L. Clarkson Family Foundation
  • Clites Electric Construction, Inc.
  • Duane and Eunice Colburn
  • Collins Aerospace
  • Jean E. Collins
  • Walter and Marjorie Conahan
  • Ronald and Rachel Conkling
  • CO-OP Architecture
  • Jeffrey A. and Angie P. Coplan 
  • Bradley J. and Christine A. Cordts
  • CorTrust Bank
  • Gloria P. Craig
  • Leon D. Crossman
  • Culver’s Restaurant-Brookings
  • Richard A. and Sharon Cutler
  • Brian D. and Nancy M. Dahl
  • Dairy Recognition and Education Foundation
  • Dakota Abstract & Title Company, Inc.
  • Dakota Beverage Co., Inc.
  • Dakota Ethanol, LLC
  • Dakota Iron LLC
  • Dakota Mill & Grain
  • Brian and Lynn Darnall
  • Lloyd and Maxine Darnall
  • Bill R. Darrah
  • Delores Dawley
  • Richard and Mildred Day
  • Lisa H. Deering
  • Rodney P. DeHaven and Tamila Fraser
  • Delta Air Lines Foundation
  • Larry L. and Lois J. Denison
  • Maralee D. Dennis
  • Margaret H. Denton
  • The Design and Visual Arts Group, Inc. (DVAGI)
  • Karen K. Detmers
  • Ronald G. and Cheryl Deutsch
  • Jason L. and Jodi L. Devine
  • Roy and Pat DeVos Family
  • Rufus C. and Patricia S. DeZeeuw
  • Diamond V
  • Chris and Claudia Dinkel
  • Scott and Deb Dominiack
  • Jeffery and Pamela Donahoe
  • Jason C. and Wendy J. Dorman
  • Dow Jones Foundation
  • DR Tech, Inc.
  • James R. and Virginia R. Duffey
  • George W. Eade
  • Kathryn A. Earhart
  • EarthBend
  • Linda M. Easthouse
  • Klenzade Engineering
  • Dorothea B. Edgington
  • Orville and Kathryn Edwards
  • Noel H. Egan
  • Craig M. and Gail C. Eichstadt
  • Eide Bailly LLP
  • Clark T. Eidsmoe
  • Jon Anne and Ronald K. Einspahr
  • Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation
  • Virgil G. and Georgan E. Ellerbruch
  • William R. and Elizabeth R. Elliott
  • Janet Elliott
  • Dan and Keely Elsasser
  • Lee E. Engen
  • EROS Data Center
  • Ada B. Erwin
  • Jean C. Evans
  • Rod and Vicki Evans
  • Katrina R. Fahlin and JJ Thomsen
  • Debra K. Farver
  • Marne Fauber
  • Geraldine G. Fenn
  • Randall S. Fenner and Michelle C. McClintic
  • Victor and Sylvia Fenner
  • Richard L. Fink
  • Bruce D. and Debra Firkins
  • First District Association
  • First National Bank in Philip
  • Henry R. Fishburn Family
  • Maxine Fischer
  • Leif D. Fjellestad
  • William J. and Lyla K. Flohrs
  • Donald V. Forrest
  • Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Maury Forsyth
  • Charles H. Foss
  • Marvin E. and Sharon L. Foss
  • Nancy Davis Frame
  • Mark and Janice Franzen
  • Randy D. and Cindy A. Frederick
  • Freedom Forum
  • Richard E. Freeman
  • Colleen Clancy Frey
  • Ervin S. Fulop
  • William L. Gamble
  • Gannett Foundation
  • William and Nina Mae Garthune
  • Brian and Carla Gatzke
  • Ned and Jenny Gavlick
  • GCC Dacotah
  • Geotek Engineering and Testing Services, Inc.
  • Joseph A. and Sue Giddings
  • Joseph D. Gilpin
  • Jeff Eckhoff and Gea Gjesdal
  • GlaxoSmithKline Foundation
  • Owen R. Goehring
  • Golden Harvest Seeds, Inc.
  • Sidney G. and Diane Goss
  • Geoffrey and Sue Grant and the William and Harriet Gould Foundation
  • Justin and Kim Gray
  • Chad A. Groos
  • Garry and Marge Grorud
  • Frederick W. Grothem
  • Gail M. Gullickson
  • George and De Loris Gulson
  • Merle L. Gunsalus
  • John Gustafson and Anna Atteberry-Gustafson
  • Tim Gutormson
  • Joseph E. Habeger
  • Donald G. Haffner
  • Alexander and Laurie Haleta
  • LaVon Hall
  • Roger and Cynthia K. Hansen
  • Dan J. and Jessica L. Hansen
  • Philip and Phillis Hanskutt
  • Hansmeier & Son, Inc.
  • Clark W. and Lyla K. Hanson
  • Sharon Hanson
  • Orlin R. Harbarth
  • O. Lynette Hardy
  • Harold and Gladys Harrison
  • Wayne R. and Karla K. Haug
  • Spencer and Barbara Hawley
  • Mark T. Hayes
  • HDR Engineering, Inc.
  • Dr. Rachel MK Headley
  • Stanely Heath
  • Dennis D. and Susan J. Hedge
  • Richard L. Heiden
  • Helen Bader Foundation, Inc.
  • Steven and Mary Kay Helling
  • Sharon A. Helmke
  • Arlene (Susie) Hendrickson
  • HenkinSchultz Creative Services
  • Dennis and Bonita Henley
  • Elizabeth E. and Robert J. Herman
  • Dermont E. and Barbara G. Herreman
  • Hewlett Packard Company
  • Steve Hildebrand and Mike Pierce
  • David and Julie Hilderbrand
  • Howard and JoAnne Hillman
  • Ronald Hirko
  • James A. and Sallie Hoch
  • Larry G. and Darlane J. Hoffman
  • Todd and Chaille Hofland
  • Dean and Sharon Hofland
  • Eric and Mona Hohman
  • Steven and Kasey Holwerda
  • Honeywell, Inc.
  • Tom and Char Honkomp
  • Scot L. and Mary B. Hoscheid
  • Rich Howard
  • Dawn R. Hull
  • HVAC Elements: O’Connor Company, G & R Controls, Balancing Professionals
  • Hyde Family Scholarship in Athletics
  • Kathleen K. Ingalls and 
  • William Carlson
  • International Plant Nutrition Institute
  • Gary and Joan Isenberg
  • ISG
  • Kenneth J. and Pearl K. Ivers
  • John H. and Janice R. Iverson
  • Roger N. Iverson
  • John G. and Brenda L. Janssen
  • Kevin and Teri Jaspers
  • Lisa A. Jaton
  • Milton and Beverly Jensen
  • Lisa A. Jensen
  • William P. and Margie B. Jensen
  • Dr. James I. Jessen and Barbara L. Hebbert Jessen
  • Aaron P. and Heather A. Johnson
  • Charles and Eunice Johnson
  • Matthew Johnson and Julie Hanlon-Johnson
  • Robert H. Johnson
  • Aaron and Laurie Johnston
  • Diane M. Johnston
  • Jerry D. and Jo Ann H. Jorgensen 
  • Jerry D. and Jo Ann H. Jorgensen
  • Martin F. and Mary I. Jorgensen
  • Kenneth L. and Cheryl Jorgenson
  • Bob and Jean Jostad
  • Harold and Sandy Julifs
  • Jurgens Family Trust
  • Maria Kalyvaki and 
  • Michael Korstjens
  • Crystal S. Kannegieter
  • Joanita Kant
  • Henry and Diane Kayongo-Male
  • Donald J. Keating
  • Ronald and Susan Keith
  • Virgil and Kathleen Keith
  • Keith and Beverly Keltgen
  • Kemps LLC
  • Dwayne and Carolyn Kettering
  • Kibble Equipment
  • Kiewit Engineering Group Inc.
  • Dan Kippley
  • Cory and September Kirby
  • Clyde and Dee Kirkbride
  • Becky A. Kjelden
  • Keith and Alexa Grieve Kleppin
  • Sandra J. Knop
  • Roger D. and Patricia M. Koch
  • Orrin and Lorraine Korth
  • Mark and Marcia Kozel
  • Kraft Foods Foundation
  • Scott C. Pedersen and Jennifer Krauel
  • Marian E. Krogmann
  • Ruth Kromminga Irvin
  • Linda Kropenske
  • Lonnie Kuck
  • Jeffrey A. and Linda M. Kuhn
  • Mary Kuper
  • Reece A. and Kami L. Kurtenbach
  • Matthew J. and Melissa Kurtenbach
  • Jeffrey M. and Myrna M. Lakner
  • Robert and Bonnie Lamont
  • Stephen Langer
  • Amber J. and Paul W. Langner
  • Henry and Annrita Lardy
  • Jay and Kathy Larsen
  • Carl E. and Carol C. Larson
  • Thomas D. and Denice R. Larson
  • Lillis L. Larson
  • Ronald J. LaVallee
  • John J. Laverty and Mary R. Laverty
  • Mark J. Law
  • Linda Lee
  • Lee Leiferman and Catherine Woods
  • Leprino Foods
  • Jeff A. and Michele D. Lewandowski
  • Donald and Dorothy Lien Family
  • Gary and Karna Lindner
  • Charles K. Lingren
  • Cherry D. Lippert
  • Verna S. Lippert
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • George E. and Bobbi Lohr
  • Loiseau Construction, Inc.
  • Pete and Katherine Looby
  • Diane Ludgate Love
  • Jacob T. and Maria M. Lueders
  • Ardelle Lundeen Roberts
  • Michael D. and Betty K. MacNeil
  • Macy's Inc.
  • Greg and Mary (Boyt) Madsen
  • Thomas R. Madson
  • Mary A. Magstadt
  • Keith and Sue Mahlum
  • Doug and Mary Malo
  • Francis T. Malone
  • Irwin G. Manley
  • Richard "Dick" and Lynn Manthei
  • Justin Marron
  • Mary W. Hanson
  • Monte R. and Ruth D. Mason
  • Roy N. and Delpha L. Masson
  • Fred H. Matheny
  • Ralph L. and Gayle H. Matz
  • Leonard M. Maunu
  • Tom and Jane Maurer
  • William and Helen McCone
  • Nancy and Duane McDonnel
  • McFleeg Feeds
  • Dorothy A. Mears
  • Annette Anderson Meeks
  • Glenn W. Meier
  • Arnold and Thelma Menning
  • James W. and Jo Ann Mentele
  • Merck Animal Health
  • Meta Payment Systems
  • Doug Metcalf
  • Blair and Julie Metzger
  • Jami K. and Kent E. Metzger
  • Darwin "Doc" W. Meyer
  • Midwest Farmworker Employee Training
  • Richard L. and Linda K. Miller
  • Matthew L. and Lisa L. Miller
  • Warren and Phyllis Miller
  • Thomas A. and Paula K. Minnaert
  • Paul and Liz A. Mittelstaedt
  • Charles A. and Louella M. Moe
  • Moorman Manufacturing Company
  • Joe P. Morgan
  • John W. and Bernice Moriarty
  • John R. and Kristin S. Morse
  • Virginia Mouw Estate
  • Maximus Muhlhauser
  • Jim and Irene Mullen
  • Brian J. and Jamie L. Mundt
  • Steve and Debi Munger
  • Kelly and DaNita Murray
  • Eswari and Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan
  • David and Jane Mydland
  • National Association of Chain Drug Stores Education Foundation
  • Jerry and Ann Nachtigal
  • Nafzger Family Foundation (Wanda Nafzger, Trustee)
  • John J. and Kelly L. Neill
  • Alma R. Nelson
  • Barry and Heather Nelson
  • Carney Nelson
  • Joyce I. Nelson
  • Robert and Karen Nelson
  • Ronald and Wanda Nelson
  • Nelson Brothers
  • Jon D. and Julie K. Ness
  • The Niederauer Family
  • Glenn and Mary Lou Nordmark
  • North Dakota Soybean Council
  • Northern Sky Dairy, LLC
  • Novita Nutrition, LLC
  • Fred Oien
  • Twila Okken
  • Elaine M. Olson
  • Rachel S. Olson
  • Lee A. Opheim
  • Dolores Ostroot
  • Donald E. Otterby
  • Steve C. and Kathy F. Otterby
  • Outlaw Graphics
  • Harvey M. Owren
  • Jim and Mary Page Family
  • Ivan S. Palmer
  • Duane C. Pankratz
  • Jay W. and Michelle K. Parker
  • Steve and Rachel Paula
  • Roger D. and Karen Y. Pavlis
  • Darry W. and Deborah K. Pearson
  • Bradley D. and Kathy L. Pedersen
  • Timothy and Peggy Pederson
  • Darren D. and Erin E. Peterson
  • Susan Peterson
  • PIC North America
  • James and Sylvia Pickard
  • Pierre Dental Clinic / 
  • Murray Thompson
  • Rodney D. and Lisa K. Pierson
  • Beth M. Pietila
  • Michael P. Pietila
  • John and Pat Popowski
  • Bradley A. and Jill M. Powell
  • PPG Industries Foundation
  • Prairie Farms
  • Prairie Striders
  • Darlene F. Prashar
  • Dieter W. Proehl
  • Puetz Design & Build
  • David O. and Shar L. Quam
  • Nathan and Jill M. Quam
  • Chuck R. Raasch and Sandy K. Johnson
  • Douglas D. and Shirley F. Randall
  • Kevin L. and Katherine A. Randall
  • Gary R. Rassel and 
  • Katherine M. Chambers
  • Mark W. and Katherine K. Rau
  • Raytheon Company
  • Redfield Energy, LLC
  • Michael J. and June V. Redmond
  • Tim S. and Mary K. Reed
  • John Reisch
  • Josh Reisetter
  • Daniel and Robin Remund
  • Marvin D. Richards
  • Jon A. and Cheryl K. Rippke
  • Roger L. and Pam Rix
  • Paula (Zimmer) Robinson-Doyle
  • Rodney Richardson
  • Robert A. and Charlotte T. Roe
  • Mary J. Roeber
  • Alan M. and Jeraldine E. Rogers
  • Dwayne and Helen Rollag
  • Slate M. Ronning
  • Robert and Madeleine Rose
  • Patricia A. and Michael D. Roth
  • Rosemary Rounds
  • Kenneth and Mary Margaret Rowen
  • Stephanie L. Russo DVM
  • Duane R. and Shirley M. Rykhus
  • Linda Rykhus
  • Del and Mary Ryland
  • James P. Samis
  • Cecil and Grace Sanderson Family
  • Roger and Linda Sandness
  • Sandoz Agro, Inc.
  • Gary J. and Kellie A. Sandquist
  • Ellyn M. Satter
  • Michael D. Satterness
  • Sayre Associates, Inc.
  • B.J. Schaefbauer
  • Brandei Schaefbauer
  • Eugene M. and Barbara A. Schaefer
  • Rod and Deb Schaefer
  • Rhoda Dybvig Schaefer
  • Rodney C. Scheel
  • Susen and James Schirmer
  • Connie J. and Daniel L. Schlimgen
  • Craig and Carolyn Schnell
  • Al and Ozzie Schock Family Foundation
  • Quentin E. and Marilyn Schultz
  • Barry J. and Roxanne R. Schulz
  • Linda R. Schumacher
  • Schuneman Equipment Co. 
  • Security Bank
  • Robert and Jacqualine Sexauer
  • SGS
  • Ronald S. and Hazel J. Shave
  • James C. and Rose Ann Sheets
  • Todd J. Sheldon
  • Nancy J. Shoup
  • Randall and Elizabeth Shumaker
  • Sigma Phi Epsilon SDA Educational Foundation
  • Sioux Falls Scheels
  • Jim and Joanne Skyberg
  • V.J. and Julie Smith
  • Bill and Twyla Smith
  • Merlin J. Snyder
  • Ronald C. and Roberta R. Soren
  • Ronald L. and Mary C. Sorensen
  • Alvilda Myre Sorenson
  • South Dakota Association of Cooperatives
  • South Dakota Beef Industry Council
  • South Dakota Community and Family Extension Leaders
  • South Dakota Community Foundation
  • South Dakota Engineering Society – Eastern Chapter
  • South Dakota State University Opportunities Farm
  • Morrell A. Spencer
  • Richard and Dakota Spielmann
  • Leo H. and Elaine M. Spinar
  • SPN
  • Dennis and Margaret A Stachour
  • Scott J. Stampe
  • Standard Nutrition Company
  • Orville A. Stangl
  • Travis H. and Jenny Starks
  • Gregg E. and Kathryn A. Stedronsky
  • Tim and Jean Steele
  • Jomay Steen Memorial Scholarship
  • Calvin J. (Casey) Stengel
  • Jack and Linda Stengel
  • Albert Steinke
  • Tyler J. and Joni M. Stowater
  • Wayne A. and Wendy S. Stowsand
  • Bob and Gretchen Strandell
  • Ray Sturdevant
  • Curtis J. Swanhorst
  • Alice Mills Tavarez
  • Harley F. and Adele M. Taylor
  • Josh and Amanda Te Velde
  • Dr. Ronold R. and Janice A. Tesch
  • Kevin D. and Erin A. Tetzlaff
  • Charlie and Ramona Thaler
  • Bob and Karen Thaler
  • The Prairie Club
  • Thomas L. and Susan L. Thelen
  • Hope S. Theman
  • Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
  • Lance L. Thury
  • Nial E. Tidball
  • Laurie A. Tidemann
  • Jerry E. and Donna R. Tiede
  • Maxine Tofte
  • LaVerne and Nell Tollefson
  • Lansford and Frances Trapp
  • Arvel and Loretta Trapp Family
  • Lesley Treis-Bossert
  • Helen Tschurr
  • James D. Tuchscherer
  • Tobias W. Uecker and Laura Hasselquist
  • Scott and Diane Underwood
  • Unisys Corporation
  • United States Tobacco Company
  • Ken J. and Judy Vahle
  • Valor Partners Foundation
  • Charles E. and Kathleen S. Van Hove
  • Clifford and Jane Van Hove
  • Louis and Desirae Van Roekel
  • James A. and Kathleen Vellenga
  • Viaflex
  • Olive Volstorff
  • Arlen L. Wallum
  • WalMart Stores, Inc.
  • Raymond and Jolene Ward
  • Rebecca L. and Robert H. Watrel
  • Kenneth Watson
  • Larry and Colleen Weiss
  • Andrew Welborn
  • L. Elaine Wendt
  • Western Area Power Association
  • Joshua N. Westwick
  • Dr. A. Chris and Jackie Whelen
  • Whiteshire Hamroc
  • Kay Widdis
  • Neil W. and Virginia E. Widstrom
  • Charles D. Wiedenman
  • Geoffrey and Macee Wilber
  • James and Doniese Wilcox
  • Vicky J. Wilkey
  • Wilkinson Ranch, Bill and Mary Wilkinson, Dan and Amy Wilkinson, Mark and Brittani Wilkinson
  • Cal and Lynne Willemssen
  • Myron J. and Mary C. Williams
  • Wayne M. and Jolene (Brekke) Williamson
  • Harry W. Willmott
  • Thomas and Mavis Willmott
  • Winfield Solutions LLC
  • Verne J. and Bonita L. Winter
  • Maurice and Muriel Wintrode
  • Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
  • Charlene Wolf-Hall
  • Leon J. and Joyce A. Wrage
  • Corey and Carin Wulf
  • Jerry and Linda Wulf Family
  • Leonard and Vi Wulf Family
  • Jason T. and Rochelle A. Wurth
  • Yankton Jackrabbit Club
  • John Zilverberg
  • Marcus Zuber