Meet our team.
Our team members, all of whom work remotely across the state of South Dakota, are dedicated to helping rural communities thrive. While our staff collaborates and convenes together in multiple locations throughout the year, Dakota Resources’ headquarters is located in Renner, South Dakota.
Joe Bartmann
PRESIDENT
As President of Dakota Resources, Joe combines his passion for rural economic and community development with his deep experience in community building, systems thinking, group processes, leadership […]
Sara Bartscher
ACCOUNTING & COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
Sara Bartscher grew up right here in South Dakota just west of Sioux Falls. She attended the University of Sioux Falls, where she majored in both Accounting and Business Administration. Sara was active […]
Misty Cordell
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COORDINATOR
Misty provides administrative support to the Dakota Resources executive team through her role as the Executive Leadership Coordinator. Prior to joining Dakota Resources, Misty was the Administrative Manager, Office Manager, and Help Desk […]
Nick Fosheim
CLIENT RELATIONSHIP DIRECTOR & COMMUNITY COACH
When Nick Fosheim and his family felt the tug to leave Sioux Falls in favor of a more rural life, they returned to the town of Webster and to the land that his […]
Paula Jensen
VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY COACH
Paula’s roles with Dakota Resources include resource development, community coaching and implementation of programs. Her passion for community leadership and development is what drives Paula in her personal […]
Mike Knutson
LEARNING NETWORK ORCHESTRATOR & COMMUNITY COACH
Mike facilitates and orchestrates the Dakota Resources Community Learning Network. He also serves as a community coach for rural communities. He has spent 15 plus years working in rural community […]
Terri LaBrie
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY LENDING & FINANCE COACH
Terri LaBrie is the Director of Community Lending and Finance Coach for Dakota Resources. She brings 25 years of experience of working for the State of SD as a […]
Ellie Naasz
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY IMPACT
Ellie Naasz is the Community Impact Director for Dakota Resources. She is a Jefferson, South Dakota, native who brings enthusiasm and knowledge to her position. She is a jack of all trades, helping […]
Jill Wadkins
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING & COMPLIANCE
Jill Wadkins serves as Compliance Director, NMTC for Dakota Resources and Dakotas America. A financial manager professional with over 25 years of experience and degrees in both economics and accounting, Jill […]
Kristi Wagner
DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS & COMMUNITY COACH
Kristi markets and oversees the community capacity building programs for Dakota Resources. She is a trained facilitator and has delivered Dakota Resources Leadership Plenty SD and Creating Value Added […]
