BROOKINGS — Joshua Warne was elected to the Brookings Health System Foundation board of trustees at the December board meeting. He will serve a two-year term through December 2026.

Warne currently works at First Bank & Trust in Brookings as an assistant vice president and data engagement manager. He grew up in Lake Preston and attended South Dakota State where he earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in economics. He also serves as a temporary instructor for SDSU’s Ness School of Management and Economics.

In the community, Warne established the non-profit 605 SQL that organized free, monthly training events in Sioux Falls for data professionals. He has also served on the Lake Preston School Board, the Lake Preston High School Scholarship Fund, and the Lake Preston Economic Development Board.

“The privilege to serve Brookings and the surrounding communities in such a meaningful role is exciting,” said Warne. “I look forward to the opportunity and work. I am eager to join the board and contribute to the growth of the Broookings Health System Foundation.”

Founded in 2009, Brookings Health System Foundation has supported Brookings Health System through facility, equipment and technology upgrades; health and wellness education for our community and employees; and assistance for patients and their families. For more information, please visit brookingshealth.org/Foundation.