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Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is an award-winning keynote speaker and certified mental performance coach for leaders, athletes, and championship teams. She has provided mental training for the Minnesota Vikings for four years, working one-on-one with the players. Cindra worked with the United States Olympic Track and Field team while they were in Tokyo working with the athletes one-on-one to help them train their minds. She is the author of an Amazon bestseller, Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge and the corresponding workbook. She is the owner of the Mentally Strong Institute, a firm that provides coaching services to leaders and athletes to help them grow their confidence, increase their influence, and get to their goals quicker. Her podcast, The High Performance Mindset podcast, has over 2 million downloads and is ranked in the .5% of all podcasts where she interviews thought leaders about mindset. As a result of her work, people often say they are able to get out of their own way quicker, live and play bigger, and apply her mental tools to be their best even more often. |
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Jenn navigated her career from juggling three entry level jobs to ringing the bell at the NY Stock Exchange as a C-Suite member of a $4.5B publicly traded company. She is a testament to the power of breakthroughs! Having experienced firsthand how these moments can dramatically change the trajectory of your life and career, she is determined to help you achieve your own career-altering breakthroughs. In her first career, Jenn served as a businesswoman and HR executive, amassing over 25 years of experience, including six years as Senior VP & Chief HR Officer. In 2023, she made a purposeful pivot to broaden her reach by stepping away from a corporate leadership role. Now, Jenn leverages her background and expertise to help goal-minded professionals achieve transformative breakthrough moments. |
Moderator: Kallie Ruland, Elevate Rapid City & SD Trade
Kallie Ruland is the Business Development Manager at Elevate Rapid City, where she plays a key role in supporting business expansion and retention efforts throughout the region. In her position, Kallie works closely with local businesses to identify growth opportunities, connect them with resources, and facilitate strategic initiatives that foster economic development.
In addition to her work at Elevate Rapid City, Kallie serves as the West River Trade Specialist for South Dakota Trade. In this role, she is dedicated to advancing export expansion efforts, helping both new and established businesses access international markets.
Prior to joining Elevate Rapid City, Kallie served as the Executive Director for the Wall Economic Development Corporation, where she championed community growth and business support. She also gained valuable experience working in U.S. Senator John Thune’s Constituent Services Office in Rapid City.
A South Dakota native, Kallie holds a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in business administration from Black Hills State University.
Ali Eddy, Sawyer Brewing
Ali and her husband, Lee, have opened several businesses together including Sawyer Brewing, Sawyer Coffee Lab, KLYM Coffee + Waffle, a one-room cabin turned AirBnB, and currently raise Wagyu cattle. With a background in public accounting, Ali's forte is the behind-the-scenes work, sitting at her laptop and analyzing numbers. But as any businesswoman can confirm, she has had to step away from her office and be any piece to the puzzle on any given day. A typical day? Never heard of her! She can be found prepping pizza at Sawyer's taproom, packing cans at Sawyer's production facility, pulling shots at KLYM's drive thru, or cleaning the cabin for the next guests. While she can do a lot, she cannot do it all and highly, highly, highly values her team of over 50 employees who help keep these businesses running day in and day out. She loves an organized to-do list, a quick rip on her mountain bike, and an iced americano.
Erika Mount, Nerdy Nuts
Erika Mount is the co-founder of Nerdy Nuts, a peanut butter company she started in 2018 out of her garage in South Dakota. What began as a small side project quickly grew into a nationwide brand, now generating over $25 million in annual revenue and employing more than 100 team members.
A graduate of the University of South Dakota with a degree in Business Finance, Erika combines her entrepreneurial drive with her desire to bring families together. Under her leadership, Nerdy Nuts has shipped products to customers across the country while maintaining its roots in South Dakota.
Beyond business, Erika is a proud wife and mom of two. She’s passionate about building not only a successful company but also a workplace culture that supports creativity, family, and growth.
Kelsie Darling, Quik Signs
Kelsie is the fearless leader who saw an opportunity in 2009 to serve the Spearfish and surrounding communities with what Quik Signs is today. When Kelsie isn’t at her desk working on billing, responding to customers, and keeping the rest of the team in line you can find her volunteering on several different committees and boards. In her free time, Kelsie loves spending time in the sunshine with her family and friends—hiking, biking, gardening, and camping.
Sheryl Eisenbraun, Legends Suspension
My name is Sheryl Eisenbraun, and I am the General Manager at Legend Suspensions, a company proudly based in Sturgis, South Dakota. Legend Suspensions is a leader in the motorcycle industry, specializing in the design and manufacturing of premium front and rear aftermarket suspensions for Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Before joining Legend, I spent 20 years in the banking industry, where I worked my way up to the role of Bank President. That experience gave me a strong foundation in leadership, operations, and customer service skills, Twelve years ago, I made the leap into a completely different field, and it has been one of the most rewarding decisions of my career. I now bring those skills I learned in the banking industry to the motorcycle industry.
I came to Legend with a strong business and finance background. Over the past 12 years, I have learned the mechanics of manufacturing and production planning, gaining valuable experience in how quality products move from design to assembly. This hands-on knowledge has been a rewarding complement to my leadership and customer service experience.
Born and raised in South Dakota, I take great pride in working for a company that manufactures and assembles products right here in SD. When I’m not at work, you’ll often find me enjoying the outdoors in the beautiful Black Hills.
Professional Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in business administration from BHSU, MBA from USD, Graduate Degree in Banking from Colorado School of Banking, and Lean Manufacturing Certification from SD MTS.
2012 SDCEO Friend of Small Business Award
