MITCHELL S.D. (Mitchell Now) The Avera Queen of Peace Board of Directors welcomed three new board members: Sister Jodie Zimmerman, RJ Rylance and Tim Goldammer. Terms began July 1, 2026, and they will serve 4 years.
“Avera Queen of Peace is fortunate to have experienced community leaders join our board,” said Dr. Hilary Rockwell, President & CEO for the Avera Queen of Peace Region. “Members of the Avera Queen of Peace Board of Directors volunteer their time and expertise to help guide our mission, ensure quality care and support the long-term health needs of the region. The board focuses on governance and strategic planning as well as supporting financial oversight and resource stewardship.”
Sister Jodelle “Jodie” Zimmerman, of Yankton, S.D., is experienced in education, pastoral care, volunteerism, ethics, social justice and environmental sustainability. Previously, she was the pastoral care chaplain from 1995-2005 at Avera St. Benedict Health Center and Avera Bormann Manor in Parkston, S.D. She served on the Avera Marshall Board of Directors from 2009-2012 and 2015-2026. During that time, she was on the Planning Committee and Quality Committee. She was a member of the Monastic Council from 2017-2020. Sister Zimmerman has participated in church choirs and liturgy planning, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (including serving as Regent) and instructed Faith Formation for Children and Adults.
Richard J. “RJ” Rylance, of Mitchell, S.D., graduated from Augustana College and USD School of Law. He has been with MorganTheeler since 2024. Prior to that, he was with the Pennington County State’s Attorney Office and Clayborne, Loos & Sabers in Rapid City, S.D. Along with his legal career, he is experienced in strategy, small business, human resources, technology, research and insurance. Rylance has been serving on the Mitchell Area United Way board since 2024 and was on the Abbott House board from 2015-2024.
Timothy Goldammer, of Mitchell, S.D., has a broad range of experience in business, finance, strategy, human resources and education. He is currently Culinary Department Head at Mitchell Technical College. Goldammer is serves as Pastoral Council Chair for the Mitchell Catholic Pastorate, which he joined in 2022. He has been a Mitchell City Council Member for Ward 1 since 2022. Previously, he was active with the Area Community Theater from 2016-2022, where he was Board President.