Our Board of Directors
Apolonia Davalos is an Off-Broadway actress, producer, award-winning independent filmmaker, and passionate advocate for the arts. She pursues how and why music matters to our community as producer, writer, and host of the 30-min TV program and short digital series Music Matters on South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Through her creative wellness production company, APOLCORE, her mission is to communicate Truth through beauty through film, TV, and multimedia. Under her previous theater production company APOLONIAD Productions, she is also recognized as the producer and director of the Euripides Series in Times Square (2010). In 2020, Apolonia served as a member of the mayor-appointed Sioux Falls Arts Task Force. Currently, she serves as a member of the Advisory Committee for the Sioux Falls 2035 Downtown Plan. She is a summa cum laude graduate from the University of Sioux Falls with a degree in Media Studies. Dedicated to collaboration and cultivating creative careers, Apolonia is a producer for 54 Film Fest, a national film festival competition.
Arthur McCray is the CEO and Founder of Advie, a unique marketing consultation company that is dedicated to fostering success for business of all sizes. Prior to his role at Advie, Arthur honed his skills as a marketing consultant, solving intricate challenges for companies across the globe. Beyond his professional achievements, Arthur is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He invests his time in mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and coaching youth basketball camps. His passion for making a positive impact is palpable in every endeavor he undertakes. With a wealth of experience in marketing and business development, Arthur brings a unique perspective to our team.
Veronica Shukla has always loved creating music and is thrilled to share that passion with her son, who is in his fourth year of Harmony playing the cello. She is passionate about nature conservation and giving back to the community. She has volunteered with Children's Home Society, REACH, Sioux Falls School District, FAST, Humane Society, Riverfest, Harmony, Homegrown Sioux Empire, and many more. She and her husband also regularly pick up litter whenever they can. Veronica was the founder and executive director of Project Food Forest, and still regularly volunteers there. She has transformed her own yard into a food forest, the products of which she shares with her community, and has helped dozens of others in the area transform their yards. She and her son are working on summiting the 50 high points of the United States, and are currently at 28 completed. They also travel to explore as many wild places as they can. She is an avid hiker, runner, and backpacker. Veronica lives in Sioux Falls with her husband and two children, and is grateful for the opportunity to help Harmony give the gift of music to the children of the Sioux Falls area.
Jon Hansen is a general practice lawyer from Dell Rapids, SD. Jon graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law with the highest “Sterling” honors.
Jon also serves as a Representative in the South Dakota House of Representatives. Jon is the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House, Chairman of the House Judiciary, Chairman of the Joint Rules Review Committee, and Vice Chairman of the House Legislative Procedures Committee.
Jon lives with his wife, Sheila, and their six children in Dell Rapids.
Manuel Loaeza was born and raised in a small town in northwestern Mexico. He and his wife, Amy, have three children, Natalia, Nathan and Katia. They moved to Sioux Falls in 2017 and their three kids have enjoyed being a part of Harmony for almost as long. Manuel and Amy are very proud of them and also enjoy attending all of the Harmony concerts. Manuel previously worked as a pastor in the United Methodist Church and as an office manager. He currently works for the US Postal Service and teaches Spanish as an adjunct professor at the University of Sioux Falls. Manuel loves traveling, meeting people, and discovering new places. His hobbies are running and reading.
Steve Mix is the founder and president of Limestone Inc. Steve leads a team that provides bookkeeping, payroll, tax planning, and cash-flow management for small and midsize businesses throughout the Midwest. Before starting Limestone, Steve served as a controller for companies across diverse industries—including commercial flooring, high-end home furnishings, swimming pool design & installation, and office furniture. His broad experience gives him a deep understanding of the financial challenges owners face day-to-day.
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Steve holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Economics and Accounting, with a minor in Chemistry. His leadership is grounded in the belief that “the more you give, the better your life becomes,” which shapes both his client relationships and his community involvement. Beyond the office, Steve enjoys time with his wife Lisa and their two children, following soccer, and spending crisp fall mornings outdoors hunting.
