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Cheryl Thacker executive director of New Life Treatment Center
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Cheryl Thacker, Luverne, was selected as executive director of New Life Treatment Center, a Christian residential drug and alcohol treatment program in Woodstock.
Thacker was appointed to her position by the Board of Directors of the New Life Treatment Center at their June 15 meeting.
According to board president Duane Bonnema, Thacker was chosen for the leadership position from a pool of candidates in a multi-state search conducted by the board.
“Cheryl is a tested and experienced communicator, who excels at problem solving,” he said, adding that Thacker is a proven leader.
“Cheryl is the right person to build on NLTC’s core values, strengths and principles to successfully lead the organization to the next level of high quality treatment and care for our clients and their families.”
Thacker joined the board of directors in 2014 and recently served in an acting leadership role for the center. Prior to that, she held positions as a director at Georgia Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministry in Georgia and Family Services in South Dakota.
She has experience in public relations, fund development at the University of Sioux Falls, KELO Television and Radio in Sioux Falls, and KLQL/KQAD Radio in Luverne. 
She has a major in social science and English from the University of Sioux Falls and completed training in clinical pastoral education through Bethesda Christian Counseling.  
“I am truly honored to have the opportunity to lead New Life Treatment Center and look forward to working with the dedicated, caring staff in continuing the long-standing tradition of excellent service to our clients on their journey to a New Life of recovery,” Thacker said.
“New Life Treatment Center has built a strong reputation for excellence in helping our clients find freedom and change in their lives, in a joy-filled, Christ-centered environment. I am delighted to work with the team to build on those achievements.”

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