THE SDSRT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Colleen Roe

Colleen grew up in Brandon, South Dakota, and now lives and works in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She recently graduated from Avera McKennan School of Radiology Technology and has chosen to continue her work at Avera in X-ray and CT. She hopes to grow SDSRT and make it more well-known to the technologists and students of South Dakota. She is most excited to work with students to make them aware of the benefits and opportunities of being involved in professional societies like the SDSRT. She is looking forward to getting involved and meeting many new friends to help support our profession.

Miguel Reyes

I am originally from El Paso, Texas, and currently reside as a Radiologic Technologist at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I was raised in a small town community of Mitchell. I partook in athletics and was involved with the local community. I spent summers decorating the Corn Palace and helping run events such as the fall harvest festivals and various concerts and college sporting events at the Corn Palace. I had the opportunity to do my clinical year in the Rapid City area. I had a great experience, getting to know and working with many techs at multiple Monument Health facilities. I enjoy working in Radiology and look forward to being involved and meeting many more professionals.

Kylie English

 Kylie is originally from West Point, NE and currently lives in Sioux Falls. She graduated from Wayne State College with her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2014. She recently graduated from the Avera McKennan School of Radiologic Technology and continues to work at Avera in diagnostic x-ray. Her favorite part about her job is working with the students and helping them learn in the clinical setting. In her free time, Kylie likes to read, run, hike, and spend time with family and friends. She looks forward to working with the SDSRT and its members. She looks forward to working with students and technologists to help them see the benefits of participating in their state society.

Lexi Potter

  Lexi Potter grew up in Burke SD, and completed her bachelors at USD in 2018.  Lexi attended Avera Mckennan school of Radiologic Technology and graduated in 2022. She now lives in Winfred, SD with her husband Cole and their newborn son Kayce. Since graduation she has worked at Avera Dawley Farms and Avera Family Health performing CT and Xray, and recently became certified in CT. She began her experience with SDSRT as a student intern, and has attended conferences in Las Vegas and Orlando. When she is not working at the hospital she is ranching and farming with her husband, riding horses, sunbathing with her chihuahuas, or spending time with her family. She enjoys networking with the Rad Tech community, and meeting new people. She mostly looks forward to getting more people involved in their state society.

Sally Quatier

My name is Sally Quatier and I grew up in Mission Hill, SD. I currently live and work in Sioux Falls, SD at Avera McKennan Hospital working in X-ray, Fluoro, and DEXA. I graduated from USD in 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and also from Avera McKennan School of Radiologic Technology. I look forward to being on the SDSRT board to help expand the number of memberships as well as meet new people and inspire positive change. When I’m not working, I enjoy running, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Jenna Vavra

Jenna is originally from Winner, South Dakota and currently resides in Sioux Falls. She works as the Clinical Coordinator for the Avera McKennan School of Radiologic Technologists. She is board-certified in X-ray, mammography, CT, and MRI. Radiology is her true passion and she has used her love for the profession to give back. Jenna has held many positions on the SDSRT board, attended various ASRT House of Delegate meetings, completed the ASRT Educator Institute, and was recently chosen to attend the ASRT Leadership Academy. It is her goal to encourage others to become involved in their affiliate societies and volunteer to give back to our amazing profession. 

Susan Pritchard

  I am a graduate of the Sanford School of Radiologic Technology in Sioux Falls and hold a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology from Mount Marty University, as well as an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management from Colorado Technical University. I have been a technologist for 18 years, with the latter half being in education. Over the years, I have actively contributed to the profession by serving in various roles on the SDSRT board, volunteering on ASRT committees, and mentoring SLDP participants.

Charlene Berke

Charlene Berke, started her career in Radiology Grand Fork, North Dakota where she attended the University of North Dakota in 1985. In 1990 she then advanced her career to become a certified Radiation Therapist graduated from the Mayo Clinic’s School of Health Related Sciences.

After completing her training, as a Radiation Therapist her firstjob in therapy was at a hospital in Grand Forks, ND as Chief Radiation Therapist. In 1997 after a devastating flood she relocated to Brainerd, Minnesota to establish the radiation therapy department for Minneapolis Radiation Oncology (MRO). Then in September of 2000 another opportunity presented for her to start a new cancer program for Avera in Mitchell, South Dakota. She successfully started the program and received an Outstanding Achievement award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for the program in 2003. Her career at Avera expanded to include the Yankton, SD cancer program and she was asked to start a Palliative Medicine in 2018. Palliative Medicine quickly became her new passion. She had the opportunity to apply and received two federally funded grants from Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) which is what she is currently doing.

“The best part of the job is the fantastic people I work with, they keep me energized and continually improving. “