About

Learn the story of The Banquet

Nourishing the Community for 40 Years

The Banquet meal ministry began in 1985 with a simple mission — to provide nourishment and fellowship for those in need. What started with just one meal per week has grown into a thriving program that now serves 16 meals every week across two locations in Sioux Falls.

At the heart of The Banquet is our commitment to being a volunteer-based ministry. Every meal we serve is paid for, prepared by, and served by volunteer groups who generously give their time, resources, and compassion. These groups come not only from Sioux Falls, but also from surrounding communities, uniting people from all walks of life in a common purpose: to serve our neighbors with dignity and care.

Thanks to this dedication, The Banquet has become much more than a meal. It’s a place where guests find nourishment, encouragement, and community support — and where volunteers experience the joy of making a direct, meaningful difference.

Our Mission

We welcome the community to gather and serve each other, feeding body and spirit.

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The Banquet Team

Tamera Jerke-Liesinger

Executive Director

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Bob Lamont

Development & Marketing Director

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Chris Jacob

Volunteer & Marketing Coordinator

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Mary Hays Reichelt

Special Events Coordinator

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Shiloh Oorlog

Finance Manager

Renee Giese

Food Service Manager

Brian Majerus

Office Manager

Board Members

The Banquet is guided by dedicated community leaders who share their time, talents, and expertise to ensure our mission thrives.

  • The Executive Board provides leadership and oversight, guiding the decision-making process that shapes the direction of The Banquet.
  • The Advisory Board supports our work by coordinating and carrying out special projects and events that strengthen our programs and community impact.

Together, these boards play a vital role in making The Banquet successful. Below, you’ll find the members who help us serve with purpose and compassion.

Executive Board

  • Chair
    Chris Madsen
    Claims Associates
  • Vice Chair
    KC Herman
    Avera
  • Past Chair
    Kurt Van Kalsbeek
    First National Bank
  • Executive Director
    Tamera Jerke-Liesinger
    The Banquet
  • Treasurer
    Craig Schelske
    Viaflex
  • Secretary
    Teresa DeBoer
    RAS
  • Teagan Schoepp
    Marsh McLennan
  • Paul Farmer
    Keloland
  • Barry Hoogland
    First Premier Bank
  • Jeff Sheets
    Susan B. Anthony Elementary
  • Travis Olson
    Sioux Falls Police Department
  • Kevin Jordanger
    Avera PACE

Advisory Board

  • President
    Steve Horan
  • Vice President
  • Lori Schuette
    Lewis Drug Stores
  • Nicole Jensen
    Lifescape
  • Sarah Ailts
    School District
  • Reynold Nesiba
    Augustana University
  • Susan Sharpe
    CitiBank
  • Chris McDaniel
    SD Air National Guard
  • Tracey Buchholz
    Sammons Financial
  • Slad Mutchelknaus
    SD Air National Guard
  • Beth Foss
  • Erin Vander Haag