Support SURF

The SURF Foundation is guided by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors. Your contribution helps shape the future by advancing scientific discovery and innovation happening today. Every gift you make supports STEM education, groundbreaking research, and the nurturing of curious minds.


SURF Foundation Staff

Mike Headley

SDSTA Executive Director / SURF Laboratory Director

Please contact us at (605) 584-3110 if you wish to speak to a volunteer board member.

SURF Foundation Board Members

  • Beth Massa

    SURF Foundation Chairperson

    Rapid City, SD

  • Adam Gollofon

    SURF Foundation Board Vice Chair

    Bozeman, MT

  • Dr. Chris Fall

    SDSTA Board Member and SURF Foundation Board Secretary / Treasurer

    Arlington, VA

    Appointed Date:

  • Dr. Barbara Szczerbinska

    SURF Foundation Board Member

    Corpus Christi, TX

  • Dr. Bob Wilson

    SURF Foundation Board Member

    Fort Collins, CO

  • Fred Romkema

    SURF Foundation Board Member

    Spearfish, SD

  • Justin Varland

    SURF Foundation Board Member

    Bend, OR

  • Linn Evans

    SURF Foundation Board Member

    Rapid City, SD

  • Julie Olson

    SURF Foundation Board Past Chairperson

    Spearfish, SD

  • Casey Peterson

    SDSTA Board Chairperson and SURF Foundation Ex-Officio

    Rapid City, SD

    Appointed Date:


SURF Foundation Emeritus Board Members

Dana Dykhouse

Vice Chairperson SDSTA Board of Directors and SURF Foundation Board (Emeritus) Member

SDSTA Board of Directors

Sioux Falls, SD

Paul Christen

SDSTA and SURF Foundation Board member (Emeritus)

Huron, SD