Regional Philanthropy Contacts
The Avera Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. The Avera Foundation is supported by dedicated councils who assist in fundraising activities with a responsibility toward development of philanthropic support for the mission, vision and goals of Avera to support our communities. These community members inspire Avera’s philanthropic agenda.
For questions about donating or to learn more about your region’s specific areas of need, please contact one of our regional directors.
Avera Foundation
Avera Marshall Region
Troy Deutz, Regional Council Chairperson
Meredith Swan, Regional Director of Philanthropy
Phone: 507-537-9145 | meredith.swan@avera.org
Avera McKennan Region
Jeff Gordon, Regional Council Chairperson
Dzenan Berberovic, MA, CFRE, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Phone: 605-322-8900 | dzenan.berberovic@avera.org
KC Herman, Regional Director of Philanthropy
Phone: 605-322-3481 | kc.herman@avera.org
Avera Queen of Peace Region
Dr. Carol Grode-Hanks, Regional Council Chairperson
Molly Sutton, MA, CFRE, Regional Director of Philanthropy
Phone: 605-995-5773 | molly.sutton@avera.org
Avera Sacred Heart Region
Mason Schramm, Regional Council Chairperson
Sheila Kuchta, CFRE, Regional Director of Philanthropy
Phone: 605-668-8687 | sheila.kuchta@avera.org
Avera St. Luke's Region
Lucas Bruns, Regional Council Chairperson
Avera St. Mary's Region
Kellie Yackley, MSA, CFRE, Community Giving Officer
Phone: 605-224-3502 | kellie.yackley@avera.org
Dr. Murray Thompson, Regional Council Chairperson
