Annual Report
It is the intention of Experience Sioux Falls to be regarded by our peers, stakeholders and the broader community as being bold, innovative, collaborative, fiscally responsible, and vital. The values that drive our organization are: strategic focus, passion, excellence, and integrity.
The Experience Sioux Falls BID was created for the purpose of funding the marketing and promotion of the visitor industry in the city of Sioux Falls and its hotels and motels located within the district through Experience Sioux Falls.
Voting Members
- Matt Brunick, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Empire Mall
- Paul Hegg, Hegg Companies
- Tracy Kolb, Hampton Inn by Hilton
- Jan Gruenwaldt, BEST WESTERN PLUS Ramkota
- Kyle Johnson, AmericInn Hotel & Suites
- Cindy Walsh, GreatLIFE
- Frank Gurnick, Dakota Alliance Soccer Club
- Lynelle Jorgensen, Fairfield Inn & Suites - Airport
- Greg Jamison, At Large
Non-Voting Members
- Teri Schmidt, Experience Sioux Falls
- Janet Brekke, Sioux Falls City Council Liaison
Experience Sioux Falls Advisory Council meets one a month, except July and December each year. The Executive Committee and Voting Members review and approve financials. Experience Sioux Falls staff provides reports and industry partners share updates in an effort to work collaboratively.
Executive Committee
- CHAIR - Jan Gruenwaldt, BEST WESTERN PLUS Ramkota Hotel
- VICE-CHAIR - Cindy Walsh, GreatLIFE
- TREASURER - Jodi Schwan, SiouxFalls.Business
- PAST-CHAIR - Frank Gurnick, Dakota Alliance Soccer Club
- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Teri Schmidt, Experience Sioux Falls
Voting Members
- Tove Bormes, Rug & Relic / USD Foundation
- Chief Matt Burns, Sioux Falls Police Department
- Garth Casseli, Scheels
- Shailesh Patel, Hampton Inn, TownePlace Suites, Hampton Inn SW
- Nicole Peyton, Holiday Inn City Centre
- Jessie Schmidt, Better Business Bureau
- Amy Smolik, Friessen Development, Inc / Lake Lorraine
- Riccardo Tarabelsi, R Wine Bar & Kitchen
- Terry Vandrovec, Sanford Sports Complex
- Jim Woster, Retired
- Stacy Wrightsman, Sanford Health Public Affairs
Complete overview of 2018 activities.
Overview of 2019 activities.
