Julie Heine’s hometown is Vermillion, SD and she is a proud 1983 VHS alumna. After graduating from high school, for her freshman year, she attended St. Cloud State University and then transferred to South Dakota State University to obtain a B.A. in English Education. Her M.A. is from the University of South Dakota as a Reading Specialist. Julie taught junior high in Alcester-Hudson School District and middle school in the Vermillion School District. Following her classroom experience, she worked for the North Central Association which is an accreditation agency for K-12 schools. She retired from her secretary position at the USD Children’s Center and is now working for the family farm.

Julie was raised in the belief that service is of utmost importance. She has spent her life in numerous volunteer capacities. Previously Julie has been active in Clay County 4-H, Vermillion Food Pantry and St. Agnes Church and School. She is currently on the Vermillion Civic Council board.
Tim, Julie’s husband, farms with his family. They have three grown sons – Luke, Gerrit and Seth, a lovely daughter-in-law, Katie, and three wonderful grandchildren. Julie is pleased to be on the Dakota Hospital Foundation Board and follow in her mother’s footsteps.