Who We are

Downtown Brookings is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the growth and prosperity of our vibrant Downtown neighborhood.

Downtown Brookings creates and maintains programs to enhance the experiences of businesses, citizens, and visitors in Downtown Brookings. We tell the story of our historic neighborhood while building connections to sustain the health and growth of our district, creating an inviting, engaging, and authentic experience for all.

Our core values are: Community, Dynamic, Resourceful, Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration

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Downtown Brookings Board Members

Tom Fishback, First Bank & Trust, President, term ends December 2025

Nathaniel Condelli, Mosaic Wine Bar & SDSU, Vice President, term ends December 2027

Kerrie Vilhauer, Children’s Museum of SD, Secretary, term ends December 2026

Laci Dahl Thompson, Pasque, Treasurer, term ends December 2027

Renee Bauman, Hitch Studio, Past President, term ends December 2025

Samantha Beckman, City of Brookings, term ends December 2026

Staff

Kirsten Gjesdal, Executive Director

director@downtownbrookings.com

605-620-1685