My name is Tara Johanneson. I am the Director of Online Education at USF. Prior to beginning my USF career, I worked in the Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools (previously Sioux Falls Catholic Schools) as a 7-12 Technology/Computer Science teacher, 9-12 Chromebook Coordinator, and K-12 Technology Integrationist. I have taught numerous classes including, but not limited to, Computer Applications, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Computer Programming, Web Design, Introduction to Computer Science, and AP Computer Science. Outside of the classroom, I also advised the Gaming Club, O'Gorman FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) chapter, and coached the eSports team.

I earned my Masters of Science in Technology for Education and Training from the University of South Dakota, a Bachelor of Science in Business Education, and an Associate's Degree in Business Management from Dakota State University. I also have endorsements in K-12 Technology Education, Technology Integration, and Technology Coordination. 

I live in Tea, SD, with my husband, Jason (co-owner of R&R Mobility in Sioux Falls), and our three children, Taylor, Jaxon, and Jadon. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, baking, playing board games, and reading.

Hi, my name is Christian Lietz. I am the system analyst/programmer at USF. I have many responsibilities here, but mainly I help to build, automate, and maintain USF's online tools. I graduated from USF with a bachelor's degree in computer science and was a member of the track and cross-country teams for 4 years. 

Outside of work, I like to stay active. I enjoy running, cycling, kickboxing, backpacking, and pretty much anything that will get me out and moving. My other hobbies include reading, tinkering with old computers, and finding new places to eat.

Hello, my name is Kaden Mork. I am the Network and Communications Administrator here at USF. Before starting at USF, I worked at BluePeak (formerly Vast Broadband) as a Network Operations Center Technician. A very brief description of the job is that I watched the network and if anything looked wrong, the NOC would attempt to fix it before it was too broken. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Network and Security Administration from Dakota State University in the fall of 2021. 

In my free time, I tend to play Esports-related games or set some time aside for a bike ride. On a rare occasion or depending on the season, I will also set some time aside to play golf at different courses. I am very excited to have received this opportunity and will work to be a great teammate.