Patty joined BHPFA in 2010 in the newly created Operations Manager position. In 2013, she was hired as the Executive Director. Patty brings over 20 years of nonprofit and retail experience to the organization. She and her husband love to explore the Black Hills and all it has to offer with their dog.

Direct line – 605-745-1264

pressler@blackhillsparks.org

Matthew White moved to the Black Hills in 2016 with his wife and daughter. The love for the outdoors and adventure is what brought them back to the Hills. Matthew says “Working for BHPFA has been the most rewarding job of my life, helping our surrounding parks and forests has been an amazing experience.”

Direct line – 605-745-1164

mwhite@blackhillsparks.org

Joanna Marshaus is the current Jewel Cave Manager for BHPFA and has worked seasonally for the association since 2014. She and her husband moved to South Dakota after their wedding and fell in love with the scenery and history of the Black Hills. Joanna says, “It’s always a joy to get to work in the same place we go to relax. There’s always something new to see!”

jmarshaus@blackhillsparks.org

Andrea moved to the Black Hills in 2019 to work for BHPFA. She brings with her 10 years of experience volunteering and working for environmental non-profits in Michigan, Wisconsin, California, West Virginia, and Alaska. In her free time, Andrea loves running, biking and skiing on public lands! 

Direct line: 605-745-1163

bhpf@blackhillsparks.org 

Brad joined the team to kick off the new year, January 2022.  He moved to Hot Springs to establish the Boys & Girls Club and has worked with nonprofits, youth development, special events and fundraising for over 20 years.  When not working, he enjoys just about anything outdoors.  If not fishing, he’s on a trail or an adventure with his wife Deanna; loving life.

Direct line: 605-745-1120

bkeizer@blackhillsparks.org