05/15/2025
Wowza… it’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks!
I was the guest speaker for the America Association of University Women’s breakfast. It was a true honor to share my story with some amazing and accomplished women!
I had the pleasure of spending a few days touring around some dear friends during their air conditioning conference and yes, even HVAC folks love the Black Hills!
Then came a full day of pitching the Black Hills to 48 international tour operators followed by three packed days of familiarization tours for 17 operators in partnership with Travel South Dakota, Rocky Mountain International, Black Hills Badlands and Visit Rapid City.
As that wrapped, we shifted gears into airport and local transportation for the World Wildlife Fund. Their team met with partners on the Pine Ridge Reservation to support ongoing sustainability initiatives with tribal leadership.
One of the absolute highlights? An unforgettable dinner on top of Sheep Mountain prepared by Chef Braveheart! The food and views were amazing!!
Amid all this, I was honored to take a moment and celebrate my friend and colleague, Michelle Thomson, as she received the Women’s Choice Award at the Celebrating Women in Business luncheon hosted by SD CEO.
And… just for good measure, my team and I attended the Parks and Recreation update and literature swap with Black Hills Badlands followed by Customer Service training with TravelSD. Both productive and inspiring events!
It’s been a busy, rewarding, and incredibly meaningful couple of weeks. I’m grateful for the connections, the partnerships, and the purpose behind the work! ❤️