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DeeAndra Sandgren

The Good Samaritan Society

DeeAndra Sandgren, chief nursing officer at The Good Samaritan Society, has been recognized as a 2025 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Award winner. Sandgren was named to the Hall of Honor.

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota

Abby Sharp

Theresa Schreiner

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota has presented its annual Partners Protecting Kids award to two employees: Theresa Schreiner, assistant director of development and events, and Abby Sharp, event and volunteer specialist.

CorTrust Bank

Keith Portner

Keith Portner has joined CorTrust Bank as senior vice president/business development and business banking. Portner has more than 30 years of banking experience.

South Dakota Department of Tourism

James Hagen

Secretary James Hagen of the South Dakota Department of Tourism has been confirmed to serve on the U.S. Travel Association’s executive board. His leadership in national tourism policy includes serving on the National Travel and Tourism Advisory Board from 2014-18, chairing the U.S. Travel Association’s membership governance committee and holding a two-year term as chairman of the National Council of State Tourism Directors. He currently serves as vice chair of the Western States Tourism Policy Council. Hagen has led the state Tourism Department since 2011.