About Us
About our Program
For 30 years, Crime Stopper of the Sioux Empire is a non-profit organization led by a Board of Directors that provides direction as to the financial and promotional activities of the program. The Board enhances the community involvement aspect and its function is vital to the programs success.
Rewards and program funding is made possible through donations and fundraising events such as the Annual Shred Event. NO TAX DOLLARS are involved!
The Crime Stoppers of the Sioux Empire Board meets monthly to evaluate tips leading to arrests and decide on the size of their cash rewards.
Mission Statement
Crime Stoppers is comprised of diverse, active and dedicated community representatives. Crime Stoppers provides a method for local law enforcement to receive information on crimes. These efforts increase tips, which in turn increase arrests in our community.
Who is Involved
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Mark Buehler (Cosmopolitan Club) | President |
| Lisa Ottmar (Home Builders Association) | Vice-President |
| Janet Gillespie (Minnwest Bank) | Secretary |
| Deb Ziemke (Morning Optimist) | Treasurer |
| Tom Simmons (Sioux Falls Noon Sertoma) | Immediate Past President |
| Tim Audus (CBRE Group) | Board Member |
| Jesse Callahan (Sioux Merchant Patrol) | Board Member |
| Eunice Cavanaugh (Kiwanis West) | Board Member |
| Carolyn Dick (Dwntn Kiwanis) | Board Member |
| Norman Dittman (SF Noon Sertoma) | Board Member |
| Scott Hannemann (Sioux Falls Schools) | Board Member |
| Mike Humpal (Augustana University) | Board Member |
| Karl Koball (Downtown Lions Club) | Board Member |
| Jeanne Kunkel (Fraternal Order of Police) | Board Member |
| Monty Misfeldt (1st Dakota Horticulture) | Board Member |
| Jessie Schmidt (Better Business Bureau) | Board Member |
| Al Small (Lincoln County) | Board Member |
| Denny Wickstrom (Siouxrise Lions Club) | Board Member |
| Josh Callahan | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Otto Hagedorn (Lincoln County) | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Kathy Lueth | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Emmy Neustrom | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Kathy Reed | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Tim Stark | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Craig Thompson | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Rick Tupper | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Craig Wilbur (Downtown Kiwanis) | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Kyle Hoekstra (Sioux Falls Police Department) | Community Advisor (non-voting) |
| Chad Brown (Lincoln County) | Community Advisor (non-voting) |
| Jason Gearman (Minnehaha County) | Community Advisor (non-voting) |
| Miles Schumacher | Legal Counsel (non-voting) |
Crime Stoppers of the Sioux Empire 2017 Board of Directors & Dignitary