Board of Directors
Board members are instrumental in the Humane Society of the Black Hills’ operation, helping to steer the organization towards a sustainable future.
The 2026 Board of Directors Election is happening now through April 24th – members, vote today!
Dr. Jamin Hübner
President
Dr. Jamin Andreas Hübner is a researcher of social ethics, history, and political economy as well as an activist and organizational leader. He has served as a Research Fellow and Research Professor of Philosophy, Religion and Economics (LCC International University), professor of organizational behavior and economics (University of the People), professor of economics (Western Dakota Technical Institute), Academic Dean and Director of Institutional Effectiveness, and as a board member of several nonprofits and cooperatives. He lives in Rapid City with Jessica and their two dogs from the Humane Society, Shosta and Zoay.
Laura Armstrong
Vice President
Laura Armstrong has been a dedicated supporter of HSBH for over a decade. During that time she served as a volunteer, teaches kitty yoga, acted as City Council liaison, and most recently held the role as Vice President on the HSBH Board of Directors. She is deeply passionate about animal welfare and is committed to strengthening and growing the organization’s presence within the community.
Brianne Lindblom
Treasurer
Shelli Vallis
Secretary
Shelli Vallis is a lifelong Rapid City resident with a passion for the welfare of all animals, especially her good buddy, Cinder Ella, age 9, a black Lab/Shepherd/Staffordshire/you name it—who is a 2016 graduate of the HSBH. Shelli and her late husband, Doug, raised two daughters, who brought two great sons into their life, 10 grandkids, 2 grand dogs, 4 cats, a guinea pig, a tortoise and a hedgehog. Having donated in a variety of ways and adopted from HSBH, Shelli felt the time had come to give back at a new level of participation by joining the ongoing work of the board.
Jim Rowenhorst
Member
Jim Rowenhorst has been a dedicated volunteer at the HSBH for the past five years, walking dogs in all weather conditions, and accumulating more than 1500 hours with his special friends. He has also been on the HSBH Board of Directors for the last 3 years helping the organization achieve its’ goals. Jim is a retired national consultant specializing in the planning, construction, and opening of new jail facilities. He was also a consultant for the US Department of Justice providing training and technical assistance to numerous county jails.