Dana Dykhouse elected to Sanford Health Board of Trustees
| Dec. 28, 2023 |
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Sanford Health announced today First PREMIER Bank CEO Dana Dykhouse has been elected to serve on its Board of Trustees. Dykhouse will begin his term Jan. 1.
Sanford Health trustees are elected by the full Board and currently serve up to three 3-year terms. The Board of Trustees’ Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for identifying, evaluating and recommending potential new members based on their qualifications and experience. Trustees represent a broad range of backgrounds, with extensive experience in health care, business, finance, technology and the nonprofit sector.
The 12-member Board of Trustees oversees governance for the health system, guiding the pursuit of Sanford’s mission and providing oversight of the organization’s strategic direction and financial and operational performance.
“Living in Sioux Falls, I’ve had a front row seat to the remarkable impact of Sanford Health. Sanford’s deep commitment to advancing the best in health care and investing in communities has had a profound impact on the wellbeing and economic strength of the region,” said Dykhouse. “I am honored to join an outstanding team of leaders on the Board of Trustees and help advance Sanford Health’s mission of providing world-class health care for all.”
Dykhouse joined First PREMIER Bank in 1995. Under his leadership, the bank’s total assets have grown from $250 million to more than $3 billion. With Dykhouse at the helm, First PREMIER Bank has been consistently ranked as one of the strongest performing banks in the nation and one of the best banks to work for.
The Rock Rapids, Iowa, native is a longtime advocate and volunteer, investing his time in a number of economic development and community initiatives benefiting the region. He is currently the Chairman for the Build Dakota Scholarship Fund and South Dakota Technical Education Board. He also serves on the board for the Freedom Scholarship, the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Northwestern Energy.
“Dana’s profound impact on people can be felt throughout South Dakota – from his business and workforce acumen to the generosity of his giving,” said Bill Gassen, president and CEO of Sanford Health. “Dana has been a trusted advocate and champion of health care for many years, and I want to welcome him to our Board of Trustees. Our health system’s future will be stronger because of his involvement and his passion for enhancing the quality of life for our communities.”
Dykhouse joins fellow recently elected Sanford Health Board of Trustees members Augustana University President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin and former Veterans Affairs Secretary, The Honorable David J. Shulkin, M.D.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves more than one million patients and 201,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 46 medical centers, 2,800 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, 186 Good Samaritan Society senior living centers and world clinics in nine countries around the globe. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
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