Welcome to SiouxperCon
SiouxperCon is a fan convention that celebrates several mediums: Comicbooks, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Anime, board games, and video gaming.



SiouxperCon has quickly grown into the most anticipated annual Siouxland nerd event. From its humble beginnings as a question posed on Facebook, SiouxperCon morphed into an event that aims to celebrate all nerdoms in a safe, educational, and inclusive environment. Brought to you by a group of local customer service professionals, SiouxperCon is your friendly, neighborhood fan convention.
SiouxperCon celebrates several mediums – comic books, cosplay, anime, board games, video games, science fiction and fantasy. A non-profit event, net proceeds from the convention benefit REACH Literacy and the JY6 Foundation.
Events include South Dakota’s biggest Cosplay Contest, celebrity entertainment, numerous panels, video and board game tournaments, vendors, local artists, comic book creators and artists, and more!
Siouxpercon is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization.

Shane Gerlach
Chairman
Shane Gerlach is a lifelong geek hailing originally from Flandreau South Dakota by way of Ft. Carson Army Base, Colorado. He has given geek talks on radio and at South Dakota public libraries bestowing the virtues of sequential storytelling as a way to engage young people in reading. His love of comic books began with his father buying him comics from Rexall Drug in Flandreau South Dakota. When not reading comics he splits his time being a father, husband and drug and alcohol counselor. Shane books the talent for SiouxperCon.

Dani Franseen
Treasurer

Joseph Ektnitphong
Secretary

Derek Magnus
Director

Josh Jurgens
Management Consultant

Tyson Wharton
Attendee Relations

Casandra Joseph
Cosplay Coordinator Co-Chair

Matt Holbeck
Gaming Boss

Kaitlin Holinka
Panel and Scheduling Boss
SiouxperCon Gives Back
This is a great chance to give back to the community, and specifically, to raise funds for JY6 and REACH Literacy, two great local charities with wonderful causes.