GFF Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members

(Fergus Falls, Minn.) – Greater Fergus Falls is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members to serve on their board of directors, effective as of January 1, 2023.

Joining the board are Jeff Drake and Marc Sikkink. Drake grew up in Deer River, MN and attended Gustavus Adolphus College and completed his graduate work from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Drake is serving his fourth year as the superintendent of Fergus Falls Public Schools.

Sikkink grew up on a farm in South Dakota. He received his Bachelor’s degree from SDSU as a Food and Biological Material Engineer. In 2017, Sikkink started SCR Solutions, an engineering and design focused food processing equipment company in Fergus Falls, MN.

In addition to the two new board members, new officers were elected. Andrew Yaggie has been appointed to serve as President, Jasmine Sonmor as the new Vice Chair, Elise Heifort as Secretary, and Steve Schoeneck as Treasurer.

GFF’s Board President Andrew Yaggie said, “As our organization continues to evolve, we are thrilled to add Jeff and Marc to our board. As leaders in education and manufacturing, we look forward to the additional perspective and expertise they will offer as we further our mission of supporting the business community.”

GFF is a nonprofit economic development organization that has been serving Fergus Falls since 2018. Their mission is to support and grow the Fergus Falls business community. Stay up to date on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn by following @GreaterFFMN or visit www.greaterfergusfalls.com

Press Release and photo from Greater Fergus Falls