The South Dakota Lions Foundation is lead by a board of directors elected at the annual Lions State Convention. The board consists of 6 members from Lions District 5SW and 6 members from Lions District 5SE. Members serve 3 year terms and can be elected to serve two consecutive terms. In addition, ten member - Lions or non-Lions - can be appointed to two-year terms on the board.
Board of Directors
President
Stan Anker - Rapid City
Lion Stan Anker is an active member of the Rushmore Lions Club in Rapid City. Stan received a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of South Dakota and worked for Touche Ross, one of the Big 8 accounting firms in the world, (now Deloitte Touche) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. While attending law school, Stan worked as an internal audit manager for a manufacturing company.
Stan has served in many leadership positions with both the Lions and the Optimist Clubs, dedicating his time to serving the Rapid City community and the State of South Dakota. He and his wife atend the Canyon Lake United Methodist Church, where he has served on the Finance Committee and the Administrative Council.
In his free time, Stan enjoys fly fishing and golf. He has been married to his wife, Bonnie, for over 40 years. They have two children and have served as foster parents.
Vice President
Rick Cerkowniak - Sioux Falls
Rick is a member of the Sioux Falls Sioux Empire Lions Club.
Secretary
Marie Anne Ben - Vermillion
Marie Anne is a member of the Vermillion Lions Club. She became a Lion in September of 2006 and has since served in numerous leadership positions including District Governor and Multiple District Council Chair.
Her background is in teaching and peer coaching and she recently reconciled finances for her employer totaling over six million dollars. When she’s not busy with work she likes to travel, enjoys gourmet meals, cooking and wine.
Treasurer
Jody Bymers - Sioux Falls
Jody Bymers has been a member of the Sioux Falls Downtown Lions Club since 2007 and for the past few years has served as the Club Treasurer. She first joined the Lions Club Organization in Independence, Wisconsin in 2003. In 2005 she moved to Aberdeen, SD and joined the Aberdeen Lions Club. During her time with the Aberdeen Lions Club she obtained the Proud Lion Award and served as the Club President from July 2007 through October 2007 when she moved to Sioux Falls.
Corey Baker - Pierre
Lion Corey Baker is an active member of the Pierre-Fort Pierre Lions Club. Lion Corey joined the Lions in 2006 with the Frazee Minnesota Lions, while there he held the position of President (3 terms) Tail Twister (two terms) and was the District Chair for Youth Exchange. Lion Corey and his wife Dena have been married for 18 years and have 6 children and 6 grandchildren. between the two of them. They moved from Minnesota in 2018 to Connecticut for 3 years before moving to Pierre in 2021 and joining the Pierre-Fort Pierre Club. Corey works part time for the Sate Office of Emergency Management. In his spart time he coaches the Pierre wrestling club, umpires Legion baseball and loves to Camp and travel the world.
Dan Poss - Eden
Doug Scheller - Rapid City
Lion Doug was born and raised in Arlington, SD. He attended Arlington Public Schools and graduated from high school in 1966.
Doug attended SDSU in Brookings, SD from 1966-1971 and graduated with a B.S. in Pharmacy. He would later earn a M.S.B.A from Boston University in 1977. However, it was at SDSU he would meet the love of his life. Donna, a pretty nursing student, who he married in May of 1972. They have 2 grown children and 4 grandchildren.
Doug began his professional career as an Army Pharmacy Officer for four and a half years, and five and a half years as a civilian pharmacist for the Army and the V.A. In 1982 he, Donna and their two young children moved from Aurora, CO to Rapid City, SD where they established The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy.
Doug and Donna joined Canyon Lake United Methodist church in 1982 where they have been active members ever since. It was at that church that Doug and Donna would become friends with Dr. Ken and Bea Gifford. It was Lion Ken who sponsored Doug to become a Lion in 2003. Doug
would eventually serve as Vice District Governor for then District Governor Ken in 2008-2009. In July 2018, 1st VDG Bea Gifford will become the 8th District Governor along with many Lions who attend
Canyon Lake United Methodist Church!
Doug is proud to be a Lion, and is grateful for the opportunity to serve on the SD Lions Foundation.
Robyn Tyler - Sioux Falls
Robyn Tyler is a member of the Sioux Falls Siouxrise Lions Club and has served as the District Governor for District 5SE.
Frances Waits - Rapid City
Frances Waits is a member of the Rapid City Evening Star Lions Club and is currently the District Governor for District 5SW.
Richard Waits - Rapid City
Richard Waits is a member of the Rapid City Rushmore Lions Club and has served has the District Governor for District 5SW.
Ex-Officio: Executive Director Lion Jennifer Sigette - jennifer@sdlions.org
