chapter 3 2007 south dakota legislative manual legislative branch

Chapter 3 2007 South Dakota Legislative Manual Legislative Branch

Members of the Senate ............................................................. 28 Members of the House of Representatives............................... 40 Members and Employees of the 82nd Legislative Session ....... 64 Employees of the 81st Legislative Session ............................... 67 Legislative District Map........................................................... 73

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Members of the Senate Gene G. Abdallah - Republican. Dist. 10: Lincoln, Minnehaha, Counties. Address: 4908 S. Glenview Rd., Sioux Falls 57108. Date of Birth: July 16, 1936, Sioux Falls. Spouse: Judy. Children: Greg, Don, Scott. Catholic. Sioux Falls High School, 1954. Retired Law Enforcement, 25 years; Minnehaha County Sheriffs’ Department; US Marshal for SD; Supt. SD Highway Patrol; SD Air National Guard, 1954-62. Member El Riad Shrine; Elks #262; State Representative, 2001-2002. State Senator, 2002-present. Committees: Judiciary-Chairman; State Affairs, and Commerce.

Kenneth D. Albers - Republican. Dist. 16: Union, Lincoln Counties. Address: 47766 283rd Street, Canton 57013. Date of Birth: March 17, 1941, Lennox. Spouse: Louise E. Children: Annie. Lutheran. Lennox High School. U.S. Navy, 1959-1963. Lincoln County Sheriffs’ Department, Deputy Sheriff 1963-1968; Sheriff 1969-1995. Chairman, Lincoln County Republicans, 1995-1996, 2003-2004; President, SD Sheriff's Association, 1982; Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. State Senator, 1997-2004; State Senator 2007-present.

Jerry Apa – Republican. Dist. 31: Lawrence County. Address: 137 Grand Avenue, Lead 57754. Date of Birth: August 18, 1940, Scottsbluff, NE. Spouse: MartyAnn Ferrero. Children: Jason, Jarrett, Jeremy. Catholic. Attended: Rapid City Central High School; South Dakota State University. Retired; US Marine Corps, 1958-62; Lawrence County Commission, 1979-86, 1993-96. State Representative, 1997-2001. State Senator, 2001-present.

South Dakota Senate Page 29 Julie Bartling – Democrat. Dist. 26: Gregory, Mellette, Tripp, Todd Counties. Address: PO Box 256, Burke 57523. Date of Birth: July 1, 1958, Burke. Spouse: Bart. Children: Brandy (Bartling) Bloemendaal, Becky (Bartling) Bastien, Brent, Barton. Catholic. Burke High School, 1976. Deputy Gregory County Auditor, 1981-83; Deputy Gregory County Treasurer, 1978-81; Secretary for Gregory County Community Health Nurse, 1977-78. Gregory County Committeewoman; President, SD Association of County Officials, 1998-99; Herrick American Legion Auxiliary; Rosebud-Sandhills Right-to-Life; Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, BOD, Presidential Appointee; Gregory County Auditor, 1983-2000; State Representative, 2001-2004; State Sena-tor, 2005-present. Thomas A. Dempster – Republican. Dist. 9: Minnehaha, County. Address: PO Box 2031, Sioux Falls, SD 57101. Spouse: Pat. Children: Elizabeth, Jennifer, Annie; Congregational. Uni-versity of South Dakota, B.A in Economics. Financial Advisor; Merrill Lynch, Vice President, 1994-Current; Dain Bosworth, 1977-1994; Metro Council (911), Chairman; SD County Commissioners Association, President. Awards: SD Public Radio’s Dakota Heros-Edward R. Murrow; Bowden Spirit of Youth, 1996; SD Coalition Champion for Children, 1999; People’s Choice Award-Visual Art Center, 2001. USD Trustee; USD School of Business Bd. of Gov’s; Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center Board; Rotary Foundation Team Leader to India; Team Member to Denmark. Minnehaha County Commission, 1989-1998; State Senator 2003-present. Senate Majority Whip, 2005; Chair of Senate Health and Human Ser-vices. Jay Duenwald – Republican. Dist. 23: Campbell, Edmunds, Faulk, Hyde, McPherson, Potter, Walworth Counties. Address: 15333 316 Avenue, Hoven 57450. Date of Birth: February 26, 1937, Bowdle. Spouse: Agnes Mack. Children: Peggy, Ernie, Valerie, Eric, Catherine, Susan, Elizabeth, Karen. Roman Catho-lic. Hoven High School; BS, South Dakota State University. US Army. Farmer. Hoven Hospital Board President; National Right To Life Committee National Board; Elderly Housing Board; Par-ish Bldg. Committee; Past Member Equity Board; National Rifle Association; Farm Bureau; Hunter Safety Instructor; American Legion. House Majority Whip, 1999-2002. State Representative 1997-2003; State Senator 2003-present. Senate Majority Whip, 2005.

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Jason M. Gant - Republican. Dist. 11: Minnehaha, Lincoln, Counties. Address: PO Box 2012, Sioux Falls 57101. Spouse: Chris. Children: Abbi and Sophie. Catholic. Geddes High School, 1995; BS University of South Dakota, 1999; Gant Group, Inc., 2005-present; South Dakota State Medical Association, 2004-2005; Dakotacare, 1999-2004; Knights of Columbus; St. Michael Parish Finance Council; Leadership Sioux Falls; Legislative District 11 Director, 2003-present; Minnehaha County Republican Party Executive Board, 2003-present; South Dakota Republican Party Executive Board, 2003-present; State Senator, 2005-present.

Cooper Garnos - Republican. Dist. 21: Brule, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Jones, Lyman Counties. Address: PO Box 119, Presho 57568. Date of Birth: October 19, 1965, Mitchell. Spouse: Mary Jo. Children: Chesney Jo, Cruz. Lutheran. Lyman High School, 1985; Social Science Composite/Education, Dakota Wesleyan University, 1991; Masters of Education Administration, South Dakota State University, 1997; Education Specialist, University of Sioux Falls, 2006; Lyman High School Social Science Instructor, 12 years; Ranch and Farm Partner; Small Business Owner. State Representative, 1999-2006; State Senator 2007-present.

Bob Gray - Republican. Dist. 24: Hughes, Stanley, Sully Coun-ties. Address: 111 Lee Hill Road, 57501. Date of Birth: September 6, 1971, Rapid City. Spouse: Cara. Children: Adisyn and Nicholas. Catholic. BSBA, University of South Dakota. Financial Advisor, Reinke Gray Wealth Management, 2005-present; CEO, Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce and Pierre Economic Development Corporation, 2002-2005; Office of the Attorney General, 1994-2002; USD Alumni Association Board of Directors; Capital University Center Board of Directors; Capital Area Counseling Service, Board of Directors; St. Mary’s Healthcare Center, Finance Committee. Rotary; State Senator, 2005-present.

South Dakota Senate Page 31 Brock Greenfield – Republican. Dist. 6: Beadle, Clark, Coding-ton, Hamlin, Kingsbury Counties. Address: 1132 N Commercial St., Clark 57225. Date of Birth: October 5, 1975, Watertown. Protestant. Doland High School; BS, Northern State University, 1999. NSU Student Senate, 1996-98; NSU Student Association President, 1998-99; SD Senate Intern, 1999; Lions Club Member; Rotary International Member; Human Services Agency-Watertown, Board of Directors; Member of SD Farm Bureau. State Senator, 2001-present. Tom Hansen – Republican. Dist. 22: Beadle, Hand, Jerauld Counties. Address: 648 13th St. SW, Huron 57350. Date of Birth: August 28, 1939, Mansfield. Spouse: Marge Hansen. Children: Seth and Heidi. Lutheran. Cresbard High School; BS, South Dakota State University; MS, South Dakota State University; Graduate Colorado School of Banking. Animal Nutritionist, Retired; Zip Feed Mills, 1984-99; Wells Fargo Bank, 1963-84. Board of Control, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. SDSU Alumni Association; Lions International; Dakota Heritage Barbershop Chorus; Huron Symphony; Huron Municipal Band; Huron Chamber of Commerce; American Society of Animal Science. Distinguished Service Award, SDSU Alumni Association; Distinguished Service Award, Mobridge Jaycees. State Representative, 2001-2002; State Senator, 2005-present. Gary D. Hanson - Democrat. Dist. 1: Day, Marshall, Roberts Counties. Address: 45897 118th St., Sisseton 57262. Date of Birth: December 17, 1949, Sisseton. Spouse: Angela. Children: Stacy, Ross, Cody. Lutheran. Sisseton High School, 1968; South Dakota State University, 1968-71. Self-employed farmer, 1971-present. Farmers Elevator Director; Emmanuel Lutheran Church Council; State Representative, 1999-2004; State Senator, 2005-present.


Hauge, Arnie- Republican. Dist. 25: Hanson, McCook, Minne-haha Counties. Address: 45038 262nd Street, Canistota, 57012. Date of Birth: June 28, 1941, Carthage. Lutheran: Augustana College, BA Business Administration and Economics. Financial Services, business owner; State Senator, 2007-present.

Heidepriem, Scott - Democrat. Dist. 13: Minnehaha County. Address: 503 East 21st Street, Sioux Falls. 57105. Date of Birth: June 25, 1956, Miller. Spouse: Susan. Children: Samuel and Peter. Protestant: Miller High School; University of South Dakota, BA, 1978, J.D., 1980, MA, 1983; M.P.A., Harvard University, 1992. States Attorney, Jerauld County, 1980-1982; Private practice, 1993-current, Johnson, Heidepriem, Abdallah and Johnson; Student Regent, 1978-1980; Phi Beta Kappa; State Representative, 1983-1986, 1989; State Senator, 1990-1992; 2007-present.

Hoerth, Alan – Democrat. Dist. 3: Brown, McPherson Counties. Address: 614 South Main, Aberdeen 57401. Date of Birth: Date of Birth: March 1, 1946, Huron. Spouse: Joye. Children: Two married daughters, four grandchildren. B.S., M.S., in education and administration endorsement. Retired educator; Real Estate broker. State Senator, 2007-present.

South Dakota Senate Page 33 Jim Hundstad – Democrat. Dist. 2; Brown, Spink Counties. Address: 13755 395th Ave., Bath 57427-6501. Born: December 16, 1941, Aberdeen. Spouse: Barbara. Children: Jeffrey, Kevin, Marianne. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Bachelor of Science, in Education; Graduated cum laude and Masters Degree, in Education from NSU, Aberdeen. Jim operates Hundstad family farm. He taught Science and Math in Aberdeen and Groton Public School, 1973-1981; US Air Force, 1960-1968, including being in country during the Vietnam War. Community involvements include: Master Mason; American Legion; VFW; Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce committees; Education, Agriculture, and Government Affairs. State Representative, 2001-2004. Health & Human services, Local Government and Taxation Committees. State Senate, 2005–present. Committees include Rules Review, E Board, Appropriations. Jean M. Hunhoff – Republican. Dist. 18: Yankton County. Address: 2511 Mulligan Dr, Yankton 57078. Date of Birth: De-cember 30, 1953, Yankton. Spouse: Dan. Children: Matthew, Nicholas, Abbey, Paul. Catholic. Tyndall-Tabor High School, 1972; BSN, South Dakota State University, 1976; MSN, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, 1979; MHA, University of Minnesota, 1991. Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, 1980-present, Home Care Director, Corporate Quality and Compliance Office, VP Professional Services, Assistant Clinical Director of Nursing. President SD Home Health Association; Yankton County Republican Chairperson, 1998-2000; American College of Health Care Executives; American Legion and VFW Auxiliaries; Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Com-mittee; St. Benedict Church; Soccer Referee and Coach. Yankton City Commission 1991-97; Mayor of Yankton 1995-97; State Representative, 2001-2006; State Senator, 2007-present. Jerstad, Sandy- Democrat. Dist. 12: Lindoln, Minnehaha Coun-ties. Address: 19 Riverview Heights, Sioux Falls 57105. Date of Birth: November 18, 1943, St. Paul, MN. Spouse: Mark (de-ceased). Children: Mike, Rachel, Sarah. Lutheran. BA St., Olaf, Major English, Minor Spanish Education, 1966; MS, Health, Education & Recreation, SDSU, 1980; EdD, Education Administration, USD, 1994. Retired, part-time professor at Augustana; Tournament Director; Rebel Spring Games (NCAA College Softball teams, Kirsiminee, FL in March). Member of the National Board of Directors of the Good Samaritan Society; Board member, Center for Western Studies, Augustana. State Senator, 2007-present.


Katus, Tom- Democrat. Dist. 32; Pennington County. Address: 821 Upper Pines Dr., Rapid City 57701. Date of Birth: February 13, 1940, McIntosh. Children: Karen, David, Kimberly. Lutheran: Civil Engineering, SDSMT; BS,Political Science, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Graduate studies in International Administration at UWM and UCLA. Honors, UWM; President/CEO,TK Associates International small business development and international exchange firm. Conducted workshops/seminars for businesses, professional associations, colleges and universities, and has published more than 30 professional articles and books. Served as Special Correspondent to regional and independent newspapers. US Army National Guard Combat Engineers, SD first Peace Corps volunteer. State Senate, 2007-present.

Frank Kloucek - Democrat. Dist. 19: Bon Homme, Hutchinson, Douglas, Turner Counties. Address: 29966 423rd Ave., Scotland 57059. Date of Birth: September 27, 1956, Yankton. Spouse: Joan. Children: Jennifer, Michelle, Kimberlee and F. Jared. Catholic. Scotland High School, 1974; BS, SDSU, 1978. Farmer. Dale Carnegie Graduate; Rebecca Dunn Leadership Course Graduate; Pres., Bon Homme Farmers Union and County Councilors; Co-Founder, Bipartisan Rural Renewal Coalition Legislative Group; 4-State Farm Price Crisis forum Co-Chair, 1999; Chair, Bon Homme Democrats. Awards: SD Phar-maceutical Association Distinguished Service, 1995; SD Farmers Union Legislative Service, 1994; Lesterville Jaycees Outstanding Young Citizen, 1991; American Coalition for Ethanol Legislative Service, 2001-2002; American Corn Growers Assoc. “Friend of the Family Farmer” award, 2005; Vice Chair, SD Senate Ag Committee 1993-1994; SD Soybean Association Secretary, 1987. State Representative, 1991-1993, 2001-2003; State Senator, 1993-2001, 2003-present.

David Knudson – Republican, Dist. 14, Minnehaha County. Address: 2100 E. Slaten Court, Sioux Falls, 57103. Date of Birth: April 30, 1950. Spouse: Deanna. Children: Michael, Mark. Lutheran. Harvard University, A.B., 1972 (cum laude); New York University, J.D., 1975 (Root-Tilden Scholar); University of South Dakota, M.B.A., 1981. Lawyer; Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP partner; SD Governor’s Office-Chief of Staff, 1995 (Jan-Mar), 1999 (Jan-Mar). State Board of Elections; Governor’s Task Force on Managed Care, Chair, 1995; Governor’s Task Force on Physician Recruitment, Chair, 1996; Governor’s Task Force on Trust Law Reform & Administration, Chair, 1996-present; City of Sioux Falls Charter Revision Commission, 1998-2000; American Bar Association; SD Bar Association; Rotary. USD School of Business Distinguished Service Award Alumnus, 1999. State Senator 2003-present. Senate Majority leader, 2007-present.

South Dakota Senate Page 35 Gil Koetzle - Democrat. Dist. 15: Minnehaha County. Address: 705 N. Prairie Ave, Sioux Falls 57104. Date of Birth: May 22, 1952, Sioux Falls. Spouse: Deb Phelps. Children: Jesse and Stephanie Koetzle. Grandchildren: Elizabeth Rose, Tanner Gil. Catholic. O'Gorman High School, 1970; ND State School of Science and Technology, 1972. Retired Sioux Falls Firefighter. Retired President, SD AFL-CIO; Business Agent for Operating Engineers Local 49; SD Corrections Commission, 1997-1999; Sioux Falls Argus Leader Future Leader; Sioux Falls Jaycees Outstanding Firefighter; State Representative 1993-2000, Minority Whip, 1997-2000; Member Legislature Executive Board 2003-Present. State Tribal Relations Committee member 2003-2004. Executive board, 2003-2008; State Senator 2001-present.

Jim Lintz - Republican. Dist. 30: Custer, Fall River, Pen-nington Counties. Address: 13973 SD Hwy 36, Hermosa 57744. Date of Birth: November 14, 1949, Rapid City. Spouse: Brenda Skotvold. Children: Boe and Brian Lintz. Congregational. Hermosa Elementary; Rapid City Central High School, 1968; BS, University of South Dakota, 1972. Self-employed Rancher; Medic on movie sets; Hermosa Volunteer Fire Department; Former Rapid City Juvenile Detention Board; Former Custer County republican county chairman; State Representative 1999-2004; State Senator 2005-present. Maher, Ryan – Democrat. Dist. 28: Butte, Corson, Dewey, Harding, Meade, Perkins, Ziebach Counties. Address: PO Box 236, Isabel 57633. Date of Birth: August 19, 1977. Catholic. State Senator 2007-present.


Royal “Mac” McCracken - Republican. Dist. 34: Pennington County. Address: 3120 Flint Drive, Rapid City 57702. Date of Birth: November 16, 1941, Madison. Spouse: Beverly J. Jacob-son. Children: Todd McCracken and Tamara Nold. Lutheran. Winfred High School, 1959; General Beadle, 1963-65. Retired Director of Public Affairs. Director Emeritus SD Children’s Home/Foundation; SD Employer Support of Guard & Reserve Committee; Mt. Rushmore National Memorial Society BOD; Rapid City Chamber of Commerce, Government Affairs & Mili-tary Affairs; Retired Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Coun-cil; Service Corp of Retired Executives; Western SD Senior Ser-vices BOD; Rotary Club; SD Wildlife Federation; Black Hills Sportsman Club; NRA. Awards: Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Service, 2002; Cosmopolitan Community Distin-guished Services, 2002; Outstanding Advocate American Cancer Society, 2001-2002. State Senator, 2001-present.

Kenneth McNenny - Republican. Dist. 29: Butte, Meade Counties. Address: 15252 Alkali Road, Sturgis 57785. Date of Birth: December 10, 1935, Rapid City. Spouse: Henrietta. Children: Lyle, Lynn, Larry McNenny and Denise Johnson. Catholic. Sturgis High School. Rancher, 1954-present. School District Clerk, 4 years; Elk Creek Soil Conservation Dist. Supervisor, 1973-86; Meade County Extension Board, 3 years. Precinct Committeeman. Meade County Outstanding Young Farmer, 1968; SD Farm Bureau, Beef Improvement; SD Stockgrowers; High School Rodeo Boosters; Black Hills Roping Club; Black Hills Antique Club; Chamber of Commerce; SD Crop Improvement Association. State Representative, 1987-2001. House Majority Whip, 1997-2000; State Senator, 2005-present.

William “Bill” Napoli - Republican. Dist. 35: Pennington County. Address: 6170 South Highway 79, Rapid City 57702. Date of Birth: June 17, 1948, Rapid City. Spouse: Peggy. Children: Tony. Catholic. Owner/Manager, Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot. Assistant House Majority Leader, 2001-2002. State Representative, 1995-2003; State Senator, 2003 present.

South Dakota Senate Page 37 Benjamin J. Nesselhuf – Democrat. Dist. 17: Clay and Turner Counties. Address: PO Box 68, Vermillion 57069. Date of Birth: October 13, 1975, Rapid City. Lutheran. Vermillion High School, 1994; University of South Dakota. Insurance Agent. Member South Eastern Council of Governments; Outstanding Young Civic Leader, Vermillion; Jaycees; Outstanding Young South Dakotan, SD Jaycee, 2005; Friend of Ethanol Award; Rotary; Democratic Senate Caucus, Chairman, 2007. State Representative, 2001-2005; State Senator, 2005-present. Ed Olson - Republican. Dist. 20: Aurora, Davison Counties. Ad-dress: 41141 252nd Street, Mitchell 57301. Date of Birth: August 1, 1947, New York City. Spouse: Diane. Children: Jeff, Libby & An-drew. Episcopalian. West Islip High School, West Islip, NY; BA, Dakota Wesleyan University, 1970; M. Ed., SDSU, 1979; Univer-sity of Nebraska, 1984; USD, 1991. Former Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Foundation Director; Former Teacher/Principal, Mitchell Public Schools, 1973-1999; Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village, Exec. Director. Exchange Club; Convention & Visitors Bureau Ad Board; Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce. Outstanding Young Men of America, 1983; Distinguished Principal Nominee 1988, 1989; DWU Service to College & State Award, 1997. House Health & Human Services, Chair 1991-1994; Assistant House Majority Whip, 1993-1994; Senate Education, Chair 2003-present; LRC Executive Board, 1989-present, vice-chair 2003-present. State Rep-resentative, 1987-1995; State Senator, 2001-present. Jim Peterson – Democrat. Dist. 4: Brookings, Deuel, Grant, Moody Counties. Address: 16952 482nd Avenue, Revillo 57259. Date of Birth: March 16, 1943, Grant County. Spouse: Jane Anette Peterson. Children: Scott, Timothy, Heath, Erik. Lutheran. BA, Augustana College. Farmer 1966-present; Science Teacher, Parker, 1965-66. Revillo Elevator Board; Lowe Township Board; Zoar Church Council; Northern Growers Ethanol Coop Board; Grant-Deuel School Board; State Representative, 2001-2004; State Senator, 2004-present.


Schmidt, Dennis – Republican. Dist. 33. Meade, Pennington. Address: 22531 Potter Road, Rapid City 57702. Date of Birth: August 19, 1945. Spouse: Toni. State Senator, 2007-present.

Orville B. Smidt - Republican. Dist. 7: Brookings County. Address: 117 4th St, Brookings, 57006. Date of Birth: June 7, 1943, Brookings. Spouse: Charlotte Ann Lee. Children: Kelly Smidt and Lori Larson. Wesleyan. Brookings High School, 1961; BS, South Dakota State University, 1966; MA, Univ. of No. Colorado, 1973. Political Management Consultant/Retired Army Colonel. SD National Guard, 1961-64; US Army, 1966-93; Bronze Star Medal; Air Medal; Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry; Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal; Combat Air Crew Member; SD Aviation Hall of Fame, 1996; Army War College Association; VFW, American Legion, DAV, MOAA; Brookings Optimist Club; Brookings Chamber of Commerce; Financial Dir., Janklow for Governor, 1994; Deputy Campaign Director, Dole for President, 1995-96; Campaign Manager, Schmidt for Senate, 1997 primary. State Representative, 1997-2004; State Senator, 2005-present.

Daniel Sutton - Democrat. Dist. 8: Lake, Miner, Moody, Sanborn Counties. Address: 201 W Pipestone Ave, Flandreau 57028. Date of Birth: August 4, 1970. Spouse: Mary Beth. Catholic. Flandreau High School, 1989; Bachelor of Science degree in business from NSU, Aberdeen, SD, 1994. Self-employed insurance agent; Student Senator, Vice President and President at Northern State University; Outstanding Student Leader of Year Award; Overall Academic and Student Involvement Award; Richard Kneip Young Leader Award; Flandreau Development Corporation; South Dakota NAIFA; Crystal Theatre Board; Flandreau Zoning Commission; Executive Board, LRC, 1999-2001; Senate Minority Whip, 2001-2006; State Representative, 1999-2001. State Senator, 2001-present.

South Dakota Senate Page 39 Turbak, Nancy – Democrat. Dist. 5. Codington. Address: 44 Paradise Drive, Watertown 57201. Date of Birth: September 17, 1956, Watertown. Children: Seamus Cul-hane, Liam Culhane. Harvard College, AB cum laude, 1977; Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, 1981; Lawyer. State Senator, 2007-present. Theresa B. Two Bulls – Democrat. Dist.27; Bennett, Haakon, Jackson, Shannon Counties. Address: PO Box 434, Pine Ridge 57770. Date of Birth: October 23, 1949, Pine Ridge. Spouse: Steve. Children: Shawna, Will, Jody, Shane, Ellis, Elise. Episcopol. Grew up on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Attended elementary and high school at Loneman Day School and Pine Ridge High School. Two year degree in Business Administration, Haskell Junior College, 1967-1969; Lawrence, KS; Selected as Tribal Secretary for the Oglala Sioux Tribe, 1990, served four terms. Elected first woman Vice-President for the Oglala Sioux Tribe, 2000-2002; Employed as Prosecutor in the OST Attorney General's Office, 2003-present. State Senator, 2005-present.


Members of the House

Dan Ahlers – Democrat. Dist. 25: Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha Counties. Address: 913 Washington Ave., Dell Rapids 57022. Date of Birth: November 14, 1973, Dell Rapids. Spouse: Amy Marie. Children: Jackson. BA Government and International Relations, Augustana College. Business Owner. State Representative, 2007-present.

Jamie M. Boomgarden – Republican. Dist. 17: Clay, Turner Counties. Address: 27348 461st Ave, Chancellor 57015. Spouse: Kelli. Children: Ellen and Owen. Reformed Christian. Home town Davis, SD. Grew up on a small farm (grain and livestock). Continue to maintain my family farm. Graduated from Hurley High School; Bachelor in Athletic Training, 1990, South Dakota State University; Masters Degree in Physical Therapy, 1992; Certified in Law enforcement, Pierre Law Enforcement Academy, 1996; Presently a Physical Therapist at Avera McKennan. One project remaining to complete my Masters in Business Ad-ministration at University of Sioux Falls. State Representative, 2005-present.

Jim Bradford – Democrat. Dist. 27: Bennett, Shannon, Jackson, Haakon Counties. Address: PO Box 690, Pine Ridge 57770. Date of Birth: October 18, 1933, Parmelee. Spouse: Shirlee Bettelyoun. Children: Misty, Justin, Tyson, Stacee, Kobe. Episcopalian. Bennett County High School, 1952; Sinte Gleski University, BS Elementary Education; Rancher; Teacher. Todd County Commissioner, 6 years, Chairman; State Representative, 2001-present.

South Dakota House of Representatives Page 41 Thomas J. Brunner – Republican. Dist. 29: Butte, Meade Counties. Address: 18769 Quin Road, Nisland 57762. Date of Birth: February 28, 1958, Belle Fourche. Spouse: Quin. Chil-dren: Krystal, Kelcy, Eric, Kortney, Elliot, Kamryn, Karmin. Christian. Newell High School, Denver Institute of Technology; Self-employed dairy/farmer. President of SDREA. Member of SDRAL Class 1. State Representative, 2005-present. Michael T. Buckingham – Republican. Dist. 33: Meade, Pennington Counties. Address: PO Box 9242, Rapid City, SD 57709. Date of Birth: August 23, 1958, Boulder, CO. Spouse: Robin. Children: Alinda, Jeramy. Methodist. Rapid City Public Schools, Stevens High School, 1977; USD, Vermillion, BS Criminal Justice, 1981; National American University, Continuing Education. Vice President of Real Estate, Dlorah, Inc., 1984-present; Elk Point Police Dept. Patrolman, 1981-1984. Treasurer, Pennington County Republican Central Committee, 2001-2002; Honorary Chapter FFA Degree, 2001; Certified Instructor and International Judge American Taekwondo Assoc.; Rushmore Rotary Club Member; Black Hills Multi Housing Assoc. Rapid City School Board, 1998-2003; State Represen-tative, 2003-present. Quinten L. Burg – Democrat. Dist. 22: Beadle, Hand, Jerauld Counties. Address: 38678 SD Hwy 34, Wessington Springs 57382. Date of Birth: December 2, 1948, Wessington Springs. Catholic. Lane High School; South Dakota State University. Farming/Ranching. Vice President, Firesteel Ranch Corporation, 30 years; SD Army National Guard, 6 years. Amkota Co-op, Wessington Springs Board, 6 years; St. Joseph Church Council, 3 years; Jerauld County Democratic Party Chair, 12 years; American Legion. Assistant House Minority Leader, 2001-2004. State Representative, 1999-2004; 2007-present.


Lance Carson – Republican. Dist. 20: Aurora, Davison. Address: PO Box 1112, Mitchell 57301. Date of Birth: December 3, 1945. Spouse: Donna. Lutheran.

Joni M. Cutler - Republican. Dist. 14: Minnehaha, County. Address: 3801 S. Judy Ave., Sioux Falls 57103. Date of Birth: March 28, 1956, Sioux Falls. Spouse: Steve. Children: Jennifer, Shanda, Natalie, Rachel, Abigail, Suzanne. Methodist. Sioux Falls Lincoln High School; Augustana College/USF, BSW, Summa Cum Laude; USD School of Law. Minnehaha County State’s Attorney office; Private Law Practice; Lobbyist; Program Chair, Criminal Justice, Colorado Technical University. Past President SD Women in Law. CSG Bowhay Institute Legislative Leadership, University of Wisconsin. State Representative, 2003-present. Chair, House Judiciary Committee.

Justin J. Davis – Republican. Dist. 23 Campbell, Edmunds, Faulk, Hyde, McPherson, Potter, Walworth Counties. Address: 12563 358th Ave., Ipswich 57451. Date of Birth: January 11, 1978, Bismark, ND. Spouse: Courtney. BS Agriculture, South Dakota State University, 2000. Agribusiness. Farmer; South Da-kota Federation of College Republicans, Chairman, 1999. Ipswich Commercial Club, Vice President, 2006; Ipswich Fire Department. State Representative, 2003-present.

South Dakota House of Representatives Page 43 Thomas J. Deadrick - Republican. Dist. 21 Brule, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Jones, Lyman Counties. Address: 36696 275th St., Platte, 57369. Date of Birth: August 26, 1952. Spouse: Cindy. Children: Elaina, Acacia. Lutheran LC-MS. Platte High School, 1970; South Dakota State University, 1975; Loyola University School of Dentistry, 1979; University of South Dakota School of Law, 1987. Deadrick Law Office; Zimmer, Duncan & Deadrick, Partner; Kemnitz and Barnett, Associate; Self-employed DDS. Chairman, Turner County Republicans, 1995; Charles Mix County Republican Committeeman, 2001. State Representative, 2003-present. H. Paul Dennert - Democrat. Dist. 2: Brown, Spink Counties. Address: 11853 391 Ave., Columbia 57433. Date of Birth: June 25, 1937, Columbia. Spouse: Peggy. Children: Kelli and Dana; Seven grandchildren. Lutheran. Columbia High School, 1955. Farmer/Cattleman. Brown County Outstanding Young Farmer, North Brown County Conservation Award. Member, SD Farmers Union. Cenex Director and Trustee; Church Treasurer; Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent; Past Chairman, County Extension Board; Chairman/Treasurer, Columbia Community Fire Association. Township Clerk and Assessor; State Representative, 1993-1996; State Senator, 1997-2004; State Representative 2005-present. Mark DeVries – Republican. Dist. 27. Bennett, Haakon, Jackson, Shannon Counties. Address: 24865 SD Hwy 63, Belevidere 57521. Date of Birth: October 30, 1972 Spouse: Nicci. Children: Gavin, Geoffrey, Greyson. Rancher. State Representative 2007-present.


Brian Dreyer – Republican. Dist. 32. Pennington. Address: 6639 Wellington Drive, Rapid City 57702. Date of Birth: January 5, 1976, Chadron, NE. Spouse: Shelby (Intelligence Officer, SD Air Guard). Children: Madeline, MacKenzie. Lutheran. Stevens High School, Rapid City; University of Oklahoma, Graduate. Pilot, SD Air Guard; Real Estate Broker; F-16 Fighter pilot serving multiple locations and leadership positions throughout the world. Representative to Base Realignment and Closure Commission. Presently serving as a C-12 pilot with the SD Guard. Avid hunter and fisherman. State Representative 2007-present.

Joel D. Dykstra - Republican. Dist. 16. Lincoln, Union Coun-ties. Address: 900 Angel Lane, Canton, 57013. Date of Birth: February 13, 1958, Canton. Spouse: Vicki. Children: Sarah, Cyn-thia, Laura. Evangelical Christian. Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK, BS Business Administration, 1980. Adams Thermal Systems, International Business Development, 2004-2006; Business Consultant, 2007-present; SD Ag Producers Ventures Cooperative, 2000-2004, CEO; Hegg Companies, Business Development Director, 2000; Lasmo Italia, CEO, 1995-1999; Lasmo, plc, Inter-national Business Coordinator, 1990-1995. School Board, 2000-2003; State Representative, 2003-present.

Burt Elliott – Democrat. Dist. 2: Brown, Spink Counties. Address: 13687 387th Ave., Aberdeen 57401. Date of Birth: July 23, 1947, Aberdeen. Spouse: Elaine. Children: Shad, Grandchildren: Lexi, Zach. Congregational Church. Pierre High School, 1965; BS in Educ., NSU, 1969; MS in Econ. Educ., NSU, 1977. Teacher and Coach, Aberdeen Central High School, 37 years; SDHSAA Tennis Advisor BOD; SDHS Coaches Assoc. Board; Plymouth Church Council; Aberdeen Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, 20 years; Kids Voting South Dakota Charter Educator; SD VFW Citizenship Teacher of the Year; SD Tennis Coach of the Year, 3 times; SDHSAA Distinguished service award; Member: Phi Delta Kappa, Masons, Elks, and SDEA, NEA, AEA, Brown County Sportsman Club. State Representative, 2001-2008. Minority Whip, 2005-2008.

South Dakota House of Representatives Page 45 Richard A. Engels – Democrat. Dist. 9: Minnehaha County. Address: 46430 SD Hwy 38, Hartford, SD 57033. Date of Birth: December 7, 1969, Arcadia, CA. Spouse: Lisa. Children: Mya. Methodist. O’Gorman High School, 1987; SDSU, BS Economics, 1991; USD, Juris Doctorate, 1995. Practicing attorney since 1995, Engels Law Office, 2006-present. SD Democratic Party central committee member, 1999-2000; Lambda Chi Alpha; SD Bar Consumer Protection Committee, 1997-present; Jaycees. State Representative, 2003-2004; 2007-present.

Bob Faehn – Republican. Dist. 5. Codington County. Address: 56 Sunrise Drive, Watertown 57201. Date of Birth:April 2, 1958, Minneapolis, MN. Spouse: Susie. Children: Brent, and Lynne. Catholic. Florence High School, 1976; Watertown Business Uni-versity, 1978. Commercial account representative, Prairie Wave Communcations; Twenty years management/ownership of commercial radio stations. Chairman, Codington County Republicans, 2000; Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, Past President; Watertown Area United Way; SD Broadcasters Association; Former member of Prairie Lakes Hospital Board of Directors; Watertown Community Foundation. State Representa-tive, 2005-present.

Marc Feinstein – Democrat. Dist. 14: Minnehaha County. Address: 3205 E Marson Dr., Sioux Falls 57103. Date of Birth: February 24, 1953, Mitchell. Children: Jennifer, Scott, Rachel, James. A.B. Economics, Stanford University; JD USD; LL.M. (Taxation) University of Florida; Current: Attorney, Feinstein Law Offices; Owner Home Helpers—In-Home Non-Medical Care and Direct Link—Personal Emergency Response System; Former: Owner/Manager Feinsteins Ready to Wear, Inc., Aberdeen; Davenport Evans Law Firm; Assistant Vice President Citicorp Trust South Dakota; Hughes Law Offices; Chair State Advisory Committee of the US Commission on Civil Rights, Chair Business Law Committee of the SD Bar Association, Member: State Bar of SD, State Bar of MN, Sioux Empire Estate Planning Council, Second Circuit Bar, NAELA--the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, State Board of the Alzheimer’s Association, Former Legal Council SD March of Dimes, Past President: Mt. Zion Temple, SUFUDU Drumline. State Representative, 2007-present.


David B. Gassman – Democrat. Dist. 8: Lake, Miner, Moody, Sanborn Counties. 350 South Street West, Canova 57321. Date of Birth: May 22, 1949, Mitchell. Spouse: Ronda. Children: Tracy, Jill, Nicole, Garrett. Catholic. Canova High School, 1967; Dakota State University, BS, 1971. Farmer, 1976-2002; Phillip HS Teacher, 1985-88; Canova HS Teacher, 1984-85; Scotland HS Teacher, 1971-76. DSU, Hall of Fame, 1995; SD Intercollegiate Hall of Fame; SD Amateur Baseball Man of the Year; SD Honorary Umpire Hall of Fame; SD Baseball Hall of Fame, SD Sports Hall of Fame, Induction 2004; Farmers Union County President; Cattlemen’s Assoc; SD Amateur Baseball State Commissioner. County Commissioner, Miner County, 1997-2002; State Representative, 2003-present.

Margaret V. Gillespie – Democrat. Dist. 16: Lincoln, Union Counties. 29166 481st Ave., Hudson, 57034. Date of Birth: February 15, 1969, Hawarden, IA. Spouse: Daniel. Catholic. Augustana College, BA, 1991; University of South Dakota, School of Law, 1996. Gubbrud, Haugland and Gillespie, Attorney at Law, 2001-present; Private practice of law in Sioux Falls, 2000-2001; Minnehaha County Public Defender’s Office, Ass’t. Public Defender, 1996-1999. State Democratic Convention, Co-Chair, 2002; Member, State Bar of South Dakota and State Bar of Iowa. House Assistant Minority Leader, 2005-2006; State Representa-tive, 2001-present.

Charlotte “ Charlii” Gilson – Republican. Dist. 18. Yankton. Address: 154 Crestview Dr., Yankton 57078. Date of Birth: March 14, 1950, Long Beach, CA. Spouse: Charles (Chuck). Children: Richard and daughter in law Alexis. Protestant. Realtor and Small business owner. State Representa-tive, 2007-present.

South Dakota House of Representatives Page 47 Mary Glenski – Democrat. Dist. 15: Minnehaha County. Ad-dress: 632 W 9th St, Sioux Falls 57104. Date of Birth: August 31, 1930, Denver, CO. Spouse: Jim. Children: Tim, Frank, Joe, Richard, Bill, Patrick, Jimmy, Ann, John. Catholic. Bachelors in Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude, Benedictine College; Masters in Education, SDSU, 1971. Retired school guidance counselor, Brandon Valley School District, 1971-85; Interim Director Sioux Empire Red Cross, 1989-90. Girl Scout Board; Red Cross Chapter Board, State Chair, 1990-93; Midwest Operations Advisory Council, 1989-92; Historic Homes Tour Director, 1977-97; Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership, 2001; Boy Scout Wood Badge & Award of Merit; Girl Scout Appreciation Pin; Red Cross Henri Dunant Award; American Cancer Society Outstanding Advocate, 2003, 2004; SE Council of Governments, Executive Board; Sioux Falls City Council Member, 1995-2000. State Representative, 2001-present.

Tom Hackl – Republican. Dist. 23: Campbell, Edmunds, Faulk, Hyde, McPherson, Potter, Walworth Counties. Address: PO Box 31, Hoven 57450. Date of Birth: September 12, 1976, Hoven. BS Finance, Minor in Economics, Northern State University, 2000. State Representative, 2003-present. Clayton J. Halverson – Democrat. Dist. 1: Day, Marshall, Roberts Counties. Address: PO Box 183, Veblen 57270 Date of Birth: August 5, 1955, Minneapolis, MN. Spouse: Bonnie. Children: Sarah, Andrea, Brett. ELCA. Raised in Veblen. Graduated, Veblen High School, 1973. Attended Northern State University for one year before returning to the family farm. Veblen school board, 16 years; Also served as township clerk, and have been on the Travese Electric REC for 18 yrs; East River Board Member since 1998. Serve on House Agriculture and Natural Resources; Local Government. State Representative, 2005-present.


Alan E. Hanks – Republican. Dist. 32: Pennington County. Address: 1776 Hanks Dr., Rapid City 57701. Date of Birth: April 4, 1960, Lemmon. Spouse: Barbara. Children: Breanna. Method-ist. State Representative, 2005-present.

Dale Hargens – Democrat. Dist. 22: Beadle, Hand, Jerauld Counties. Address: 321 East 5th Ave., Miller 57362. Date of Birth: February 9, 1954, Miller. Spouse: Susan Marie Yost, August 22, 1975. Children: Justin (Deceased), Andrea, Janice, Jeremy, and Kristin. Lutheran. Miller High School, 1972. Own and operate a diversified Grain Farming-Cattle Ranching Operation in Northern Hand County. Chairman, Central Plains Water Development District; Board Member, Lutheran Social Services; Oahe Conser-vancy Subdistrict, 4 years. Cendak WDD Board; Mid Dakota WDD Board; Miller School Board, 12 years; State Representative, 2001-present. House Minority Leader, 2005-present

Jeffrey K. Haverly - Republican. Dist. 35: Pennington County. Address: 22983 Candelight Dr., Rapid City 57703. Date of Birth: November 19, 1958, LaCrosse, Wi. Spouse: Terri. Children: Erika, Janelle, Samantha. Methodist. Currently attending, Black Hills State University. USAF, retired; Kids Kastle Inc, Owner-Manager; Kids Kastle West LLC, Owner-Manager; USAF 28th Bomb Wing, Evaluator Aircrew, Ellsworth AFB. Two Meritorious Service Medals, USAF; National Child Care Association; Rapid City Economic Development Advisory Member; National Rifle Association; The Retired Enlisted Association Member; Rapid City School Board 2000-2002; State Representative, 2003-present.

South Dakota House of Representatives Page 49 Phyllis Heineman – Republican. Dist. 13: Minnehaha County. Address: 2005 S Phillips, Sioux 57105. Date of Birth: June 28, 1948, Mitchell. Spouse: D. Greg Heineman. Children: C. Robb, Michael, Nicholas. Catholic. B.A. in Mathematics, South Dakota State Univer-sity. Former Teacher, Nettleton College. Past Member and President, Sioux Falls Catholic School Board; Dakotabilities Board of Directors. House Education Committee. State Representative, 1999-present. Thomas R. Hills – Republican. Dist. 31. Representative; Lawrence Counties. Address: 1421 Woodburn Dr., Spearfish 57783. Date of Birth: February 10, 1939, Oacoma. Children: Catherine, Christopher. Episcopalian. Raised in the Oacoma/Chamberlain area. Graduated from Black Hills State University; Received Masters and Doctorate degrees, from University of Oregon. Taught political science courses for twenty-five years, and was Dean of the College of Business and Public Affairs at Black Hills State for nine years. Retired ,2003. State Representative, 2005-present.

Gordon Howie - Republican. Dist. 30: Custer, Fall River, Pennington Counties. Address: 23415 Bradsky Road, Rapid City 57703. Date of Birth: July 23, 1949, Rapid City. Spouse: Connie. Children: Kim, Kelly, Karey, Ashton, Shadrach, Chevae. Christian. Born and raised in western South Dakota. Real estate broker of 30 + years. Developer, real estate investor, business owner and rancher. Gordon and his wife, Connie live on their operating ranch east of Rapid City. Six children and fourteen grandchildren. Enjoy family time, hunting and fishing. State Representative, 2005-present.


Roger W. Hunt – Republican. Dist. 10: Minnehaha, Lincoln Counties. Address: 48190 265th St., Brandon 57005. Date of Birth: February 23, 1938, Flandreau. Spouse: Sharon Lee Boese. Children: Heather R. Tacughi, Siemens and Roger Wayne Lamont Hunt. Private Law Practice, 1984-present. Protestant. Washington High School, 1955; BS, Augustana College; JD, University of South Dakota; L.L.M., George Washington University, Washington, D.C., US Navy Judge Advocate General Corp, 1962-84, retired as Captain. 1993 Humanitarian of Year; 1993 Disabled American Veterans Award; 1991-93 SD Trial Lawyers Awards. Nettleton Junior College Teacher, 1989-94. American Trial Lawyers Association; SD State Bar Association; Christian Legal Society; Baptist General Conference Board of Overseers; House Speaker Pro Tempore, 1997-98; Speaker of House, 1999-2000. State Representative, 1991-2000; 2005-present.

Gary Jerke – Republican. Dist. 19: Bon Homme, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner Counties. Address: 29123 416th Avenue, Tripp 57376. Date of Birth: February 21, 1948, Scotland. Spouse: Jan. Children: Kristopher and Heidi. Lutheran. I live on the family homestead of 1878. Graduated from Scotland High School, 1966; BA, Augustana College; University of Nebraska, Masters Degree in Social Work. Home Care Franchise owner; State Representa-tive, 2005-present.

Kent Juhnke – Republican. Dist. 21: Brule, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Jones, Lyman Counties. Address: 29219 250th St., Vivian 57576. Date of Birth: January 15, 1955, Pierre. Spouse: Sandy Holmberg. Children: Megan Stahl, Cole, Haley. Self-employed Farmer/Rancher. Lutheran. Lyman High School, 1973; BS, Animal Science, South Dakota State University, 1978. Lyman School Board of Education, 1988-94; Lyman Pheasants Forever Chair, 1994-98. Lyman County Republican Chairman, 1994-1998; Ag Advisory Board for Congressman John Thune. State Representative, 1999-2004; 2007-present.

South Dakota House of Representatives Page 51 Mark Kirkeby- Republican. Dist. 35. Pennington County. Address: 315 E. Philadelphia St., Rapid City 57701. Date of Birth: March 19, 1960, Mobridge. Spouse: Sheryl. Children: Tami, Kelsey. Rapid City High School, 1978; BS, Political Science, BHSU, 1998; Real Estate Broker; Hobby Horse Rancher. State Legislature Intern, 1994, 1995; Graduate of Leadership, Rapid City, 1995; Pennington County Commissioner, 1997-2000, 2005-2006; Past President and member of North Rapid Civic Association; Previous Director of Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce and Rapid City Economic Development; Member: U.S. Marshall’s Posse, Custer Trail Riders, Western SD Buckaroos, Pennington County Ambassadors, Central States Fair. State Representative, 2007-present. Al Koistinen – Republican. Dist. 5: Codington County. Address: 1228 3rd St NE, Watertown 57201. Date of Birth: March 21, 1948, Madison. Spouse: Tami. Children: Brian, Gary, Jason, Nicole. Evangelical Free. Madison High School, 1966; cum laude, BS in Education, Dakota State College 1970. Co-owner Dakota Plastics Company. Chairman Codington County Republicans, 1991-96; State Republican Central Committee, 1991-2005; State Republican Executive Board, 1995-2005; Former Board of Elders - St. Peter's, Past President, Past Treasurer, Former Sunday School Superintendent. State Representative, 2001-present. Shantel Krebs - Republican. Dist. 10: Lincoln, Minnehaha Counties. Address: 8704 E Saddle Creek, Sioux Falls 57110. Date of Birth: April 28, 1973, DeSmet. Spouse: Mitch. ELCA Lutheran. Attended Arlington Public Schools; B.S. Business Administration, Dakota State University; 4th generation South Dakota farm fam-ily. Past Vice Chair of the Minnehaha County Republican Party; SD Symphony Board Member; First Lutheran Church media ministry board member; Past President of American Business Women's Association; League of Women Voters; Southeastern Behavioral Healthcare co-chair for Festival of Trees 2002-2004; Minnehaha-Lincoln Republican Women; Multiple Sclerosis Soci-ety; Leadership Sioux Falls; Owner of two small businesses in downtown Sioux Falls. State Representative, 2005-present.


Larry Lucas -Democrat. Dist. 26A: Mellette, Todd Counties. Address: PO Box 182, Mission 57555. Date of Birth: January 10, 1951, Platte. Spouse: Debera Hanson. Children: Lindsey, Whitney, Jenna and Andrea Lucas. Catholic. Platte High School, 1969; BA, South Dakota State University, 1974. Sales Technician; Retired Educator; Todd County Education Association, 4 years, served as president; SDEA Board of Directors, 3 years; Past President, SD Technology Education Association. Member: SD Education Asso-ciation; SD Technology Education Association; International Technology Education Association. State Representative 1991-2000; Assistant Minority Leader 1997-98. State Representative 2007-present.

David Lust – Republican. Dist. 34. Pennington. Address: 3860 Ponderosa Tr., Rapid City 57702. Date of Birth: March 22, 1968, Aberdeen. Spouse: Rebecca. Children: Nicholas, Isabelle, Benjamin, Samuel. Episcopal. BA, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH; JD, University of South Dakota; State Representative 2007-present.

Ed McLaughlin - Republican. Dist. 34: Pennington County. Address: 4032 West Main, Rapid City, 57702. Date of Birth: June 16, 1928, Deadwood. Spouse: Doris Marie Strom. Congregational. BS, Black Hills State University, 1950; M.A.Ed, University of Northern Colorado, M.A.Ed 1954, Ed.D. 1962; CLU and Char-tered Financial Consultant, 1984. Lead and Rapid City Public Schools, Administrator; SDSU Instructor at EAFB; Prudential Insurance Agent, Rapid City. Member of Republican Party since age 21; Black Hills State Athletic Hall of Fame, 1986; Service Alumni Award, 1992; SDM&T Outstanding Public Service Award, 1997; BPOE Lodge #1187 Citizen of the Year, 1996-1997; Elks; Masonic Orders; Kiwanis; SDEA. Mayor of Rapid City; State Representative, 2003-present.

South Dakota House of Representatives Page 53 Kathy Miles - Democrat. Dist. 15: Minnehaha County. Address: 610 N. Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, 57104. Spouse: James. Children: Angela, Anthony, Andrew. Catholic. BA, Allied Health Manage-ment, Presentation College; RN, St. John’s School of Nursing. Sioux Falls Clinic RN Manager, Avera McKennan, Clinical Re-search Coordinator, Staff Development Specialist; Central Plains Clinic, RN; Avera McKennan Hospital, RN Coordinator; Dakota Midland Hospital, RN; SD Nurse Educator of the Year; Certificate of Recognition for Nursing Professionalism, Avera McKennan; Employee of the Month, Avera McKennan; Employee of the Month, Central Plains Clinic; Health Advisory Board; Parish Nurse Program. State Representative, 2003-present. Minor-ity Whip, 2005-present. Garry Moore - Democrat. Dist. 18: Yankton County. Address: 2310 Western Ave, Yankton 57078. Date of Birth: May 14, 1949, Yankton. Spouse: Connie Kast. Children: Stacy, Amy, Abby and Amanda. Catholic. Yankton High School, 1967; South Dakota State University. Sales manager, family-owned business Bob's Candy Service Inc., 35 years. Board of Equalization; Concerned Parents; Yankton School Board, 1982-88; Yankton High School Athletic Booster Club; Knights of Columbus; Volin Jays; PTA; Farmers Union; Masons; Elks; SD Corrections Commission; SD Association of Wholesale Distributors; Knights of Columbus; Executive Board of SD Democrats, 1988-1991; SD Wholesale Distributors Association Citizenship Award, 1993. House Minority Whip, 1993-1996; Senate Assistant Minority Leader, 2001-2002; Senate Minority Leader, 2003, 2005 State Representative, 1991-1998; State Senator , 1999-present. Paul O. Nelson - Republican. Dist. 6: Beadle, Clark, Codington, Hamlin, Kingsbury Counties. Address: 20466 449th Ave, Hetland 57212. Date of Birth: October 6, 1946, Brookings. Spouse: Joanne. Children: Bradley (deceased), Janelle, Tucker. Lutheran. Graduated from Lake Preston High School; Black Hills State Uni-versity, 1968 in Education; South Dakota State University, Mas-ters Degree in School Administration, 1981; Retired from educa-tion, 2002. Member of Lake Preston Service Club, Badger Lu-theran Church, Lake Preston Higher Education Foundation. Currently I own and operate a grain and livestock farm with my wife and my son, Tucker. State Representative, 2005-present.


Kristi Noem – Republican. Dist. 6. Beadle, Clark, Codington, Hamlin, Kingsbury Counties. Address: 18575 US Hwy 81, Castlewood 57223. Date of Birth: November 30, 1971. Spouse: Bryan. State Representative, 2007-present.

Al Novstrup - Republican. Dist. 3: Brown, McPherson Counties. Address: 3629 Rolling Meadows, Aberdeen. Date of Birth: August 4, 1954, Sisseton. Spouse: Kathy Sperry Novstrup. Children: Linda, David. Methodist. Granite Falls, MN High School; BS Economics, South Dakota State University. Family Fun Park Owner/Manager; White House Conference on Small Business Representative; Jaycees Employer of the Year; Mayor Outstanding Employer for Disabled Employees; Kiwanis; Promise Keepers; Boys and Girls Club Board Member; Salvation Army Board Member. State Representative, 2003-present.

David Novstrup – Republican. Dist. 3. Brown, McPherson. Address: 1008 S. Wells St., Aberdeen 57401. Date of Birth: February 2, 1983, Aberdeen. Spouse: Holly. Northern State University, Business Management; Small business owner; State Representative, 2007-present.

South Dakota House of Representatives Page 55 Eldon Nygaard – Democrat. Dist. 17. Clay, Turner Counties. Address: 1419 E Cherry St., Vermillion 57069. Date of Birth: April 17, 1946, Viborg. Spouse: Sherry. Children: Leif, Jeanette. Undergraduate degree in business from UNO, 1972; Juris Doctor Degree, Marquette University Law School, 1976. Retired POLS Professor, USD; Retired Army Aviator, CW-4; Farmer; Business owner; Lawyer. State Representative, 2007-present. Betty Olson – Republican. Dist. 28B. Butte, Corson, Harding, Meade, Perkins Counties. Address: HCR 2, Box 21, Prairie City 57649. Date of Birth: April 19, 1946, Rapid City. Spouse: Reuben. Children: Casey, Thad, Teri Dee, Guy, Sandy, Dan, Sage. Education: North Strool School; Bison High School; Black Hills Teacher College (now BHSU); Rancher, EMT; Freelance writer. State Representative, 2007-present. Russell Olson – Republican. Dist. 8. Lake, Miner, Moody, Sanborn Counties. Address: 6098 Dakota Avenue, Madison 57042. Date of Birth: May 27, 1970. Children: Victoria. State Representative, 2007-present.


Ryan P. Olson – Republican. Dist. 24: Hughes, Stanley, Sully Counties. Address: 18611 303rd Avenue, Onida, 57564. Date of Birth: September 24, 1976. Spouse: Kimberly. Children: Olivia. Christian. Lake Area Tech Degree, Watertown, Agricultural Production. Farmer/Rancher. South Dakota Virtual Advising Council. Legislative Employee, 2000-2003. State Representative, 2003-present.

Gordon Pederson – Republican. Dist. 30: Custer, Fall River, Pennington Counties. Address: PO Box 312, Wall 57790. Spouse: Betty L. Ballard. Children: James, Gary, Nancy Holub, Carol Neiman. Lutheran. US Army Infantry 1945-47, 1950-1970, Re-tired 1970; Former Owner Elkton House Restaurant; Wall Dairy Queen. Precinct Committeeman, 1994-present; Republican National Convention, 8 times; State Convention, 16 times; American Legion; DAV; VFW; Lions; Sons of Norway; Chamber of Commerce. State Representative, 1976-1999, 2001-present.

Deb Peters – Republican. Dist. 9: Minnehaha County. Ad-dress: 705 N Sagehorn Drive, Hartford 57033. Date of Birth: October 11, 1974, Sioux Falls. Spouse: Chris. Children: Derick, and Braden. Lutheran. I am a wife, mother, and small business owner. I started my business consulting company in June of 2003. I am a Certified Public Accountant and have been working in the public accounting arena for the past 8 years. State Representative, 2005-present.

South Dakota House of Representatives Page 57 Carol Pitts – Republican. Dist. 7: Brookings County. Address: 725 4th Street, Brookings 57006. Place of Birth: Flandreau. Spouse: Patrick E. Crotty, Jr. Children: Jamison, Jody, Jarrod, Jeffery, Justin, step-daughters Bridget, Katherine. Lutheran. Flandreau High School; BS 1972, MS 1984, Currently PhD Student, SDSU. Registered Dietitian/Consultant; Business Property Owner. Veteran, US Army; SDSU Cooperative Extension Service as Nutrition, Health and Food Safety Specialist, 1990-2002. Brookings County Commissioner, 1997-2000; Brookings School Board, 1988-94; Brookings PTA, 1985-2000. Member of SD Dietetic Association; SD Nutrition Council; American Diabetes Association; Elks; Optimist. State Representative, 2001-2002; 2007-present. J. E. “Jim” Putnam – Republican. Dist. 19: Bon Homme, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner Counties. Address: Box 490, Ar-mour 57313. Date of Birth: April 18, 1940, Armour. Children: Don, Connie, Amy and Dean. Catholic. Armour High School, 1958. Self-employed in promotional sales. US Air Force 1960-68, Strategic Air Command, 817th Air Division, 509th Bomb Wing. Gold Medal Winner, US Air Force, Europe, Judo 1964. Lions; VFW; American Legion; 4-H Foundation; Farm Bureau. Douglas County Republican Chair, 2 terms. House Assistant Majority Whip, 1995-96. State Representative, 1987-2001; State Senator, 2001-2003; State Represetative, 2003-present.. Valentine “Val” B. Rausch – Republican. Dist. 4: Brookings, Deuel, Grant, Moody Counties. Address: PO Box 176, Big Stone City. Date of Birth: April 5, 1960, Ortonville, MN. Spouse: Paula Ann (Miles) Rausch. Children: Miles, Bryce, Molly, Brenna. Catholic. K-8 Big Stone City; Ortonville High School; BS Northern State University, Business Management and Marketing; 17 Years at Rausch Bros. Monument Co. (Production Manager, Sales Manager); Own & Operate Omega Lettering Inc., since 2000 (a cemetery lettering business). Mayor of Big Stone City 1993-1999; Knights of Columbus; Northeast South Dakota Health Foundation BOD; Past BOD Monument Builders of North America; Past BOD Northwest Monument Builders; Past Planning & Zoning Board of Grant County. Appropriations Committee, 2005; State Representative, 2005-present.


Tim Rave – Republican. Dist. 25: Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha Counties. Address: 46923 250th St., Baltic, 57003. Date of Birth: July 24, 1967. Lutheran. Candy Vocational School, 1988; McKennan Hospital Paramedic Program, 1990. Rural/Metro Am-bulance, 1992-present. Vice President, SD EMT Association; Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Board; Jaycees. State Repre-sentative, 2003-present.

Larry Rhoden – Republican. Dist. 29: Meade, Butte Counties. Address: PO Box 512, Union Center 57787. Date of Birth: February 5, 1959, Sturgis. Spouse: Sandy Murphy. Children: Jesse Murphy, Cody, Reggie, Tristen. Rancher. Baptist. Sunshine Bible Academy; Northwestern Vocational School. Rancher; Custom Welder. Former Army National Guard; Past President Cenex of Union Center, Sturgis, and Belle Fourche; Past Trustee of Community Baptist Church; Past Member: FmHA County Committee, Meade School Board; State Representative, 2001-present.

Tim Rounds – Republican. Dist. 24: Hughes, Stanley, Sully Counties. Address: 513 N Van Buren, Pierre 57501. Spouse: Kristin. T.F. Riggs High School, 1978; BS, Black Hills State Uni-versity, 1983; Associate in Claims Designation, 1993. Insurance Agent. Previously employed as an independant insurance adjuster for 20 years. Aberdeen Exchange Club, President; Dakota Territory District Exchange Club, President; Dakota Pond, Royal Order of Blue Goose, President; Aberdeen Mens Basketball Association, President; Pierre/Ft. Pierre Exchange Club; SD Claims Association; Blue Goose, Dakota Pond; Precinct Captain: 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996; State Delegate; Awards: Exchangite of the Year, Aberdeen Exchange Club, 1986-1987; Exchangite of the Year, Dakota Territory District, 1988-1989. State Representative, 2003-present.

South Dakota House of Representatives Page 59 David Sigdestad – Democrat. Dist. 1: Day, Roberts, Marshall Counties. Address: 42449 133rd St., Pierpont 57468. Date of Birth: May 15, 1942, Bristol. Spouse: Ava Ash. Children: Susan, Stephen. Lutheran. Bristol High School, 1960; BS in Business Administration, Northern State, 1964. Farmer, Sales. Township Supervisor; Former Bristol School Board, 9 years; Day County Community Foundation Board; R&SVP Advisory Council. Master Mason; Shriner. State Representative, 2001-present. Manford “Manny” Steele - Republican. Dist. 12: Lincoln, Minnehaha. Address: 3220 W Zephyr Place #1, Sioux Falls 57108. Date of Birth: February 6, 1940, Belgrade, MN. Spouse: Barbara. Children: Tim, Greg, Randy, Matt, Jeff, Brian. Protestant. Paynesville High School, Paynesville, MN; American National College, Sioux Falls, AS in Business Administration; Bellvue University, Bellvue, NE, BA in Business Administration. Retired, 28 years with NW Bell Telephone (US West-Quest); ICI University, 7 years Administrative Director; Missionary Work, US and Europe, 2 years; Deacon, Assembly of God, Sioux Falls. State Representative, 2007-present. Steve Street – Democrat. Dist. 4: Brookings, Deuel, Grant, Moody. Address: 16153 486th Ave., Revillo 57259. Date of Birth: September 4, 1950, Ortonville, MN. Spouse: Gail. Lu-theran. Lifetime farmer residing on the "home farm." Graduate of South Dakota State University; Past member of South Dakota Corn Utilization Council; Current member of American Coalition for Ethanol; Current board member of Northern Lights Ethanol. House Commerce and House Transportation, 2005; State Repre-sentative, 2005-present. .


Bill Thompson – Democrat. Dist. 13: Minnehaha County. Address: 709 E Wiswall Pl, Sioux Falls 57105. Date of Birth: February 13, 1944. Spouse: Anne. Children: William Geoffrey and Sarah. United Church of Christ. Aberdeen Central High, 1962; Northern State Univesity, BA, 1967; University of Kansas, MA, 1973. Valet at Orthopedic Institute, 2001-2003; Lincoln High School, Sioux Falls, Teacher, 1968-1970, 1974-2001; University of Illinois, Instructor, 1980-1981; University of Kansas, Assistant Instructor, 1970-1974. Nation Endowment for the Humanities Independent Scholar Grant, 1990-1991; University Associate in Rhetoric, University of Illinois, 1980-1981; Granite City Jaycees, Teacher of the Year, 1976; Rotary Foundation Fellow to Canter-bury University, New Zealand, 1967. State Representative, 2003-present.

Larry J. Tidemann – Republican. Dist. 7: Brookings County. Address: 251 Indian Hills Road, Brookings 57006. Date of Birth: April 13, 1948, Sioux Falls. Spouse: Gail Dobbs. Children: Jared, Josh. Baltic High School; BS, South Dakota State University; MS, South Dakota State University; Retired as Associate Dean and Director of the South Dakota State University, Cooperative Extension Service. State Representative, 2005-present.

Charles M. Turbiville – Republican. Dist. 31: Lawrence County. Address: 458 Williams Street, Deadwood 57732. Date of Birth: July 13, 1943, Buffalo. Children: Krista, Jenni, Becky. Catholic. Raised in Newell, SD. Attended USD and BHSU. Three years in the military including one year in Viet Nam. Governor's Office of Economic Development for 16 years. Present, Executive Director of the Deadwood Economic Development Corporation. State Representative, 2005-present.

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Donald Van Etten – Republican. Dist. 33: Part of Pennington and Meade Counties. Address: 7715 Cinnamon Ridge Dr., Rapid City 57702. Date of Birth: March 10, 1934, Orange City, IA. Spouse: Verla. Children: Julie Skea, Kristen Fabrie, Karen Schut, and Jeffrey Van Etten. Rimrock Evangelical Free Church. BA cum laude, Hope College, 1956; MD, University of Iowa, 1960; Surgical Residency, Butterworth Hospital, 1961-1965. Retired Surgeon. Precinct Chairman; Fellow of American College of Surgeons; Member of the Black Hills District Medical Association; SD Medical Society; American Medical Association; Past Chairman of the Board, Rapid City Regional Hospital’s Same Day Surgery Center; Past Chairman & Member of the Board, Bethany Christian Services; Safari Club International Member; SD Wildlife Federation Member; Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Member; State Representative, 2001-present.

Thomas Van Norman – Democrat. Dist. 28A: Corson, Dewey, Ziebach Counties. Address: PO Box 700, Eagle Butte, 57625. Date of Birth: March 20, 1964, Elmhurst, Illinois. La-kota/Presbyterian. General Douglas MacArthur High School, 1982; BA Political Science, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1987; J.D., University of Colorado at Boulder School of Law, 1992. Attorney. Student Senator, State University of New York at Stoney Brook; Treasurer, O’Neill College; Native American Law Students Association President; New York State Regents Scholarship, 1982; Dean’s List. Bar Associations: Washington, South Dakota, Colorado, Federal, and Native American. State Representative, 2001-present.

Kim Vanneman – Republican. Dist. 26B: Gregory, Tripp. Address: 31148 269th St., Ideal 57541. Place of Birth: South Dakota. Methodist. Spouse: Clint. Children: Ambur, Ashley, Justin. Education: Chamberlain High School; Degree in animal science, emphasis in business from SDSU; Husband and I own and operate Vanneman Farms; Chair Tripp County Republicans, 1999-2006; Team teach senior high Sunday school; Member: Board of Directors for Farm Credit. State Representative, 2007-present.

2007 South Dakota Legislative Manual Mike Vehle – Republican. Dist. 20: Aurora, Davison Counties. Address: 132 N Harmon Drive, Mitchell. Date of Birth: November 17, 1949, Reliance. Methodist. Graduated from Chamberlain High School and University of South Dakota; Legislative Aide to Congressman James Abdnor for 4 years; Former President of Shanard Inc. (grain, feed, and fertilizer business); Involved in starting the first Multibank Community Development Corporation; Currently Vice President and Credit Card Manager of CorTrust Bank. Involvment in various boards and organizations including, Former President, Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce; State Railroad Advisory Board; Federal Grain Inspection Service Advisory Board. State Representative, 2005-present. Keri K. Weems – Republican. Dist. 11: Lincoln, Minnehaha Counties. Address: 7308 W. Lancaster St., Sioux Falls, 57106. Date of Birth: November 8, 1965, Minneapolis, MN. Spouse: Jay. Children: Kortney, Koressa, Jonah. Protestant. South Dakota State University, Commercial Economics; University of South Dakota, MBA. 3M Material Control Analyst; Falcon Plastics, Purchasing Manager; American Production and Inventory Control Society; Purchasing Managers Association; Toastmasters International. Deputy Mayor, Brookings, 1999-2002; City Councilor, Brookings, 1999-2002; State Representative, 2003-present. Hal Wick – Republican. Dist. 12: Minnehaha, Lincoln Counties. Address: 3009 Donahue Dr, Sioux Falls 57105. Date of Birth: October 31, 1944, New Ulm, Minnesota. Spouse: Jane Rance. Children: Anne Nelson, Paula Jo Valentine, Betsey J. and Ross A. Wick. Catholic. O’Gorman High School, 1962; Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University, 1967. Retired and small business owner; Retired Pilot, Northwest Airlines, 1972-October 30, 2004. South Dakota Air National Guard, 1975-1994; Iowa National Guard, 1969-1974. Chair, Local Council of Airline Pilots Association. State Chair, American Legislative Exchange Council, 2003-present, Board of Directors, 2006-present; State Representa-tive, 1977-1980, 1995-1999, 2001-present.

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Mark K. Willadsen – Republican. Dist. 11: Minnehaha County. Address: 7712 W. Benelli Circle, Sioux Falls 57106. Date of Birth: February 17, 1955, Sioux Falls. Spouse: Suzanne. Children: Laura, Jill, Matt. Lutheran. Owner: Willadsen Insurance Agency, 24 years, Farmers Insurance Group, Auto, Home and Life insurance. State Representative, 2005-present.


82nd Legislative Session - 2007 Senate Officers and Employees

Dennis Daugaard....................................President ...............................................Garretson Bob Gray.....................................President Pro Tempore .......................................... Pierre Trudy Evenstad ...........................Secretary of the Senate .......................................... Pierre Kay Agena ................. First Assistant to the Secretary of the Senate.......................... Pierre Joan Johnson............Second Assistant to the Secretary of the Senate ....................... Pierre Carolyn Riter............. Third Assistant to the Secretary of the Senate....................Ft. Pierre Nancy Bloom ................. Secretary to the President Pro Tempore.............................. Pierre Rena Ortbahn ...................... Secretary to the Majority Leader................................... Pierre Ann Eichinger ..................... Secretary to the Minority Leader................................... Pierre Dave Bonde..................................... Sergeant-at-Arms..........................................Ft. Pierre Bob Bartlett............................. Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms....................................... Pierre Rollie Benson.......................... Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms..................................Ft. Pierre Larry Vetter............................. Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms....................................... Pierre Cheri Hauschild ........................... Committee Secretary ............................................ Pierre Peggy Hyde.................................. Committee Secretary ............................................ Pierre Barbara Bjorneberg................... Appropriations Secretary......................................... Pierre

Senate Interns Dakota Bixler................................Pierre Tara Halbritter...................... Sioux Falls Heather Haley ............................Colome Mindy Holdorf ......................... Gayville Joseph Kippley.......................Brookings

Anne Langdell .........................Spearfish Sheila Schneider......................... Britton Sharna Thomason................... Aberdeen Stephanie Vostad.................... Aberdeen

Senate Aide

Daniel Harders .....................Hartley, IA

Senate Pages

First Term Angie Bushong ............................Tulare Elizabeth Dougherty .....................Pierre Sydney Schaefer ...................Rapid City Maggie Stern.......................Garden City Kelley Sternhagen.................... Scotland

Second Term Andrea Block........................... Lemmon Harrison Hagg ...................... Rapid City Michelle Hollatz............................Clark Nicholas Hoyme................... Watertown Jose` Nesselhuf.........................Burbank Katrin Profilet.......................Sioux Falls Jonathan Schied........................... Huron Derrick Schnabel ...........................Tripp Kayla Spiel .................................... Faith

Legislative Branch Page 65 Third Term Cassie Bauerle-Conlon................Eureka Sara Berg ......................................Baltic Jacob Brakke........................ Sioux Falls Zoey DeWolf ................................. Lead Laura Hofer...................................Pierre Samantha Maag........................ Florence Blaine Reynolds......................... Revillo KaSara Sutton .........................Aberdeen Kristina Thompson ....................... Avon Katherine Wagner ................Whitewood

Fourth Term Kyle Buckmiller .......................Hartford Brandie Buller ....................... Brookings Kate Chamberlain........................ Huron Delci Christensen ..................... Webster Suzanne Jones ..............................Burke Garrett Manley ........................... Sturgis Jamie Strand ............................ Lemmon Ashley Willcuts ......................Kennebec

82nd Legislative Session – 2007

House Officers and Employees

Thomas J. Deadrick ................................... Speaker....................................................Platte Tim Rave .........................................Speaker Pro Tempore........................................ Baltic Karen Gerdes ................................Chief Clerk of the House ................................Ft. Pierre Arlene Kvislen ........................First Assistant to the Chief Clerk ..........................Ft. Pierre Carolyn Perry....................... Second Assistant to the Chief Clerk............................. Pierre Karen Stein ............................Third Assistant to the Chief Clerk .............................. Pierre Pastor Mike Bishop...............................Chief Chaplain ............................................. Pierre Father Brian Christensen.......................Chief Chaplain ........................................Ft. Pierre Carolyn Jorgensen......................... Secretary to the Speaker...................................... Pierre Jeannette Schipper ..................Secretary to the Majority Leader ............................... Pierre Justin Goetz ............................Secretary to the Minority Leader ......................... Aberdeen Melvin Chandler .................................Sergeant-at-Arms ........................................... Pierre Milo Smith ..................................Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms ................................... Pierre Penn Williams.............................Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms ................................... Pierre Linda Daugaard................................Committee Secretary ..................................Garretson Lois Henry .......................................Committee Secretary ...................................... Seneca Jo Ann Nelsen..................................Committee Secretary ........................................ Pierre


House Interns Warren Berry .............................Kadoka Jesse Clarke.......................... Sioux Falls Rachel Eddy............................ Spearfish Ashley Glynn ..........................Aberdeen Kristin Hargens ............................ Miller Steven Keil............................Vermillion Rebecca Meyers......................Aberdeen

Layne Ness .............................Kennebec Kathleen Okrepkie................ Rapid City Emily Peters .........................Sioux Falls Annette Schulte .................. Lincoln, NE Joshua Tonsager .......................... Huron Jane Tschetter........................ Brookings

House Aide

Jeanette Nygaard...................Vermillion

House Pages

First Term Kelcy Brunner............................Nisland Caleb Distel............................Box Elder Katherine Herman..................... Mission Haley Juhnke............................... Vivian Nicole Lauck..............................Corsica Tirzah Lily ...................................... Lily Shrylle Mikkonen ...................Frederick Marie Short Bull ...................... Rosebud Laura Wollschlager.................... Revillo Tyler Wulf ................................Owanka Third Term Tyler Brandriet........................Arlington Joseph Brandt............................Milbank Katy Duffy .................................... Platte Jamison Lamp........................Brookings Mandy McGriff............................ Quinn Jennifer Mellette ................ McLaughlin Hope Paulson ....................... Watertown Jordan Schander................... Sioux Falls Erin Simpfenderfer ........................ Wall Nadine Torberson .....................Mitchell

Second Term Katherine Aurand ................. Rapid City Levi Bietz ......................................Tripp Jennifer Chase ....................... Brookings Corbin Cleary .......................Sioux Falls Dana Hauk......................................Wall Skyler Johnson .............................Quinn Nicole Lefers ..............................Corsica Alexandra Lindemann ....................Lead Connor McKee ...................Black Hawk Lauren Olson............................ Waubay Tony Schaefbauer.....................Brandon Ashley Schnell....................Black Hawk Jessie Sonn ..............................Hettinger Ashlyn Swanson......... New Underwood Fourth Term Lee Bennett ..............................Madison Allyson Billion .....................Sioux Falls Hollie Cope ............................ Montrose Sean Crawford........................ Aberdeen Daniel Gustafson ..................Sioux Falls Kara Marks................................... Pierre Kourtney Minish ........................Lennox Rachel Skea.......................... Rapid City Kristin Thorson ....................Sioux Falls Brittney Traxinger .................Claremont Ann Ziegler .............................Spearfish Alison Park..........................Dell Rapids

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Senate Members District County Name – Party Affiliation P.O. Address 1 Day, Marshall, Roberts......................................... Gary Hanson – D........................ Sisseton 2 Brown, Spink........................................................ Jim Hundstad – D .............................Bath 3 Brown, McPherson............................................... Duane Sutton – R .....................Aberdeen 4 Brookings, Deuel, Grant, Moody ......................... Jim Peterson – D...........................Revillo 5 Codington............................................................. Lee Schoenbeck – R ...............Watertown 6 Beadle, Clark, Codington, Hamlin, Kingsbury..... Brock Greenfield – R...................... Clark 7 Brookings ............................................................. Orville Smidt – R ....................Brookings 8 Lake, Miner, Moody, Sanborn.............................. Dan Sutton – D........................ Flandreau 9 Minnehaha............................................................ Thomas Dempster – R........... Sioux Falls 10 Lincoln, Minnehaha.............................................. Gene Abdallah – R ................ Sioux Falls 11 Lincoln, Minnehaha.............................................. Jason Gant – R....................... Sioux Falls 12 Lincoln, Minnehaha.............................................. William Earley – R................ Sioux Falls 13 Minnehaha............................................................ Dick Kelly - R ....................... Sioux Falls 14 Minnehaha............................................................ David Knudson – R ............... Sioux Falls 15 Minnehaha............................................................ Gil Koetzle – D...................... Sioux Falls 16 Lincoln, Union ..................................................... Mike Broderick – R......................Canton 17 Clay, Turner ......................................................... Ben Nesselhuf – D..................Vermillion 18 Yankton ................................................................ Garry Moore – D ........................Yankton 19 Bon Homme, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner ......... Frank Kloucek – D .................... Scotland 20 Aurora, Davison ................................................... Ed Olson – R ..............................Mitchell 21 Brule, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Gregory .................. Julie Bartling – D ...........................Burke 22 Beadle, Hand, Jerauld........................................... Tom Hansen – R............................ Huron 23 Campbell, Edmunds, Faulk, Hyde, McPherson, Potter, Walworth.................... Jay Duenwald – R..........................Hoven 24 Hughes, Stanley, Sully ......................................... Bob Gray – R............................ Ft. Pierre 25 Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha .............................. Clarence Kooistra – R ..............Garretson 26 Bennett, Haakon, Jackson, Jones, Lyman, Mellette, Tripp.............................. John Koskan – R.............................Wood 27 Bennett, Shannon, Todd ....................................... Theresa Two Bulls – D...........Pine Ridge 28 Butte, Corson, Dewey, Harding, Meade, Perkins, Ziebach ....................... Eric Bogue – R ................................ Faith 29 Butte, Meade ........................................................ Kenneth McNenny – R................. Sturgis 30 Custer, Fall River, Pennington ............................. Jim Lintz – R .............................Hermosa 31 Lawrence .............................................................. Jerry Apa – R................................... Lead 32 Pennington............................................................ Stanford Adelstein – R ...........Rapid City 33 Meade, Pennington............................................... J. P. Dniphan – R....................Rapid City 34 Pennington............................................................ Royal “Mac” McCracken – R.Rapid City 35 Pennington............................................................ William Napoli – R ................Rapid City


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House Members District County Name – Party Affiliation P.O. Address 1 Day, Marshall, Roberts......................................... Clayron Halverson – D.................Veblen 1 Day, Marshall, Roberts......................................... David Sigdestad - D....................Pierpont 2 Brown, Spink........................................................ H. Paul Dennert - D..................Columbia 2 Brown, Spink........................................................ Burt Elliot – D ..........................Aberdeen 3 Brown, McPherson............................................... Larry Frost - R..........................Aberdeen 3 Brown, McPherson............................................... Al Novstrup - R ........................Aberdeen 4 Brookings, Deuel, Grant, Moody ......................... Val Rausch - R .................Big Stone City 4 Brookings, Deuel, Grant, Moody ......................... Steve Street - D.............................Revillo 5 Codington............................................................. Bob Faehn – R........................Watertown 5 Codington............................................................. Al Koistinen – R.....................Watertown 6 Beadle, Clark, Codington, Hamlin, Kingsbury..... Art Fryslie – R.................... Willow Lake 6 Beadle, Clark, Codington, Hamlin, Kingsbury..... Paul Nelson - R............................Hetland 7 Brookings ............................................................. Sean O’Brien - R .....................Brookings 7 Brookings ............................................................. Larry Tidemann – R ................Brookings 8 Lake, Minnehaha, Moody, Sanborn ..................... David Gassman – D..................... Canova 8 Lake, Minnehaha, Moody, Sanborn ..................... Gerald Lange - D....................... Madison 9 Minnehaha............................................................ Deb Peters - R ............................Hartford 9 Minnehaha............................................................ Elaine Roberts – D ................ Sioux Falls 10 Lincoln, Minnehaha.............................................. Roger Hunt - R ...........................Brandon 10 Lincoln, Minnehaha.............................................. Shantel Krebs - R .................. Sioux Falls 11 Lincoln, Minnehaha.............................................. Keri Weems - R..................... Sioux Falls 11 Lincoln, Minnehaha.............................................. Mark Willadsen – R .............. Sioux Falls 12 Lincoln, Minnehaha.............................................. Casey Murschel - R ............... Sioux Falls 12 Lincoln, Minnehaha.............................................. Hal Wick - R ......................... Sioux Falls 13 Minnehaha............................................................ Phyllis Heineman – R............ Sioux Falls 13 Minnehaha............................................................ Bill Thompson - D................. Sioux Falls 14 Minnehaha............................................................ Joni Cutler – R....................... Sioux Falls 14 Minnehaha............................................................ Shawn Tornow – R................ Sioux Falls 15 Minnehaha............................................................ Mary Glenski - D................... Sioux Falls 15 Minnehaha............................................................ Kathy Miles – D .................... Sioux Falls 16 Lincoln, Union ..................................................... Joel Dykstra – R ...........................Canton 16 Lincoln, Union ..................................................... Margaret Gillespie - D.................Hudson 17 Clay, Turner ......................................................... Jamie Boomgarden - R ...........Chancellor 17 Clay, Turner ......................................................... Donna Schafer – R .................Vermillion 18 Yankton ................................................................ Jean Hunhoff - R ........................Yankton 18 Yankton ................................................................ Matthew Michels – R .................Yankton 19 Bon Homme, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner ......... Jim Putnam - R............................Armour 19 Bon Homme, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner ......... Gary Jerke - R ................................ Tripp 20 Aurora, Davison ................................................... Lou Sebert – R............................Mitchell 20 Aurora, Davison ................................................... Mike Vehle - R...........................Mitchell 21 Brule, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Gregory .................. Thomas Deadrick - R...................... Platte 21 Brule, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Gregory .................. Thomas Glover - D.........................Burke 22 Beadle, Hand, Jerauld........................................... Pat Haley – D ................................ Huron 22 Beadle, Hand, Jerauld........................................... Dale Hargens - D........................... Miller

Legislative Branch Page 69 23 Campbell, Edmunds, Faulk, Hyde, McPherson, Potter, Walworth .............................. Justin Davis – R...........................Ipswich 23 Campbell, Edmunds, Faulk, Hyde, McPherson, Potter, Walworth .............................. Tom Hackl – R ..............................Hoven 24 Hughes, Stanley, Sully ......................................... Ryan Olson – R ..............................Onida 24 Hughes, Stanley, Sully ......................................... Tim Rounds – R .............................Pierre 25 Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha .............................. Mike Korger - D................... Dell Rapids 25 Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha .............................. Tim Rave– D ..................................Baltic 26 Bennett, Haakon, Jackson, Jones, Lyman, Mellette, Tripp......................................... Cooper Garnos – R ....................... Presho 26 Bennett, Haakon, Jackson, Jones, Lyman, Mellette, Tripp......................................... Barry Jensen - R ...................White River 27 Bennett, Shannon, Todd ....................................... Jim Bradford - D.....................Pine Ridge 27 Bennett, Shannon, Todd ....................................... Paul Valandra - D ....................... Mission 28-A Corson, Dewey, Ziebach ...................................... Thomas Van Norman - D ......Eagle Butte 28-B Butte, Corson, Harding, Meade, Perkins, ............ Ted Klaudt – R .............................Walker 29 Butte, Meade ........................................................ Thomas Brunner – R ...................Nisland 29 Butte, Meade ........................................................ Larry Rhoden - R................Union Center 30 Custer, Fall River, Pennington ............................. Gordon Howie – R .................Rapid City 30 Custer, Fall River, Pennington ............................. Gordon Pederson - R ........................Wall 31 Lawrence .............................................................. Thomas Hills-R ........................ Spearfish 31 Lawrence .............................................................. Charles Turbiville - R............. Deadwood 32 Pennington............................................................ Alan Hanks – R ......................Rapid City 32 Pennington............................................................ Thomas Hennies – R ..............Rapid City 33 Meade, Pennington............................................... Michael Buckingham – R.......Rapid City 33 Meade, Pennington............................................... Donald Van Etten - R .............Rapid City 34 Pennington............................................................ Elizabeth Kraus – R................Rapid City 34 Pennington............................................................ Ed McLaughlin – R ................Rapid City 35 Pennington............................................................ Jeff Haverly – R .....................Rapid City 35 Pennington............................................................ Alice McCoy -R .....................Rapid City


81st Legislative Session – 2006 Senate Officers and Employees

Dennis Daugaard....................................President ...............................................Garretson Lee Schoenbeck ..........................President Pro Tempore .................................. Watertown Patricia Adam .............................Secretary of the Senate .......................................... Pierre Trudy Evenstad .......... First Assistant to the Secretary of the Senate.......................... Pierre Joan Johnson............Second Assistant to the Secretary of the Senate ....................... Pierre Kay Agena ................ Third Assistant to the Secretary of the Senate......................... Pierre Nancy Benson ................ Secretary to the President Pro Tempore.............................. Pierre Rena Ortbahn ...................... Secretary to the Majority Leader................................... Pierre Kim Sargent ........................ Secretary to the Minority Leader ................................. Pierre Don Rounds .................................... Sergeant-at-Arms............................................... Pierre Rollie Benson.......................... Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms..................................Ft. Pierre Dave Bonde............................. Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms..................................Ft. Pierre Carolyn Riter................................ Committee Secretary .......................................Ft. Pierre Cindy Tryon................................. Committee Secretary ......................................Ft. Pierre Barbara Bjorneberg................... Appropriations Secretary......................................... Pierre

Senate Interns Michelle Cain...............................Huron Stephanie Chase.....................Brookings Amber Fastnacht ......... Hemingford, NE Jennifer Giannonatti...................Ludlow Daniel Hagger ...................... Sioux Falls

Kerry Konda...................New Effington Isaac Latterell ......................... Aberdeen Lisa Martenson.............................Henry Jennifer Miles......................... Aberdeen

Senate Aide Samuel Nelson ............................Canton

Senate Pages First Term Ryan Budmayr .................Belle Fourche Byron Crowe...................... Black Hawk Rebecca Jaspers ................... Watertown Aaron Lacey.................................. Trent Meagan O'Connor .................Vermillion Sarah O'Donnell........................ Keldron Cheryl Peyton ...................... Watertown Michelle Sawyer ...................... Brandon Melissa Schram.............................Bruce Rachel Schram ..............................Bruce

Second Term Chelsea Hageman........................ Hoven Jesse Liebe ............................... Milbank Kate Lindblom......................... Hermosa Tyler Luckhurst ........................... Huron Katie Manning........Wessington Springs Janae Olinger............................... Emery Stephanie Olson.................... Watertown Wendy Pepper ..........................Scotland Amanda Schulz .................... Harrisburg

Legislative Branch Page 71 Third Term Mary Grode...........................Rapid City Brittany Kerr ..........................Highmore Philip Mulder ............................... Volga Chelsee Nemec .........................Midland Abby Roberts ........................Deadwood Teniel Ryno.................................. Wood Allison Struck .......................... Yankton Shanda Volek.........................Highmore Catherine Watkins......................... Clark Austin Wiese.......................... Flandreau

Fourth Term Victoria Cuka ............................ Wagner Kelsye Gould........................ Rapid City Kerry Hagen ............................... Britton Sydney Jones ........................Sioux Falls Isabelle Lankhorst ..................Beresford Aaron Lorenzen.................... Rapid City Katie Manning..........................Redfield Natalie Nagle................................ Pierre Jennifer Pogany ............................ Pierre Kyle Roth ..................................... Ethan Tiffany Trask..................................Wall

81st Legislative Session – 2006 House Officers and Employees

Matthew Michels ....................................... Speaker...............................................Yankton Thomas J. Deadrick .........................Speaker Pro Tempore.........................................Platte Karen Gerdes ................................Chief Clerk of the House ................................Ft. Pierre Arlene Kvislen ........................First Assistant to the Chief Clerk .........................Ft. Pierre Carolyn Perry....................... Second Assistant to the Chief Clerk............................. Pierre Karen Stein ...........................Third Assistant to the Chief Clerk .............................. Pierre Rev. Brian Christensen .........................Chief Chaplain ........................................Ft. Pierre Diane Mellan................................. Secretary to the Speaker ..................................... Pierre Clara Shelbourn ......................Secretary to the Majority Leader ............................... Pierre Lisa Shafer ..............................Secretary to the Minority Leader ......................... Aberdeen Melvin Chandler .................................Sergeant-at-Arms ........................................... Pierre Milo Smith ..................................Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms ................................... Pierre Penn Williams.............................Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms ................................... Pierre Ambrose Schultz............................Chief Documents Clerk ...................................... Pierre Grace Curtis .....................................Committee Secretary ........................................ Pierre Linda Daugaard................................Committee Secretary ..................................Garretson Lois Henry .......................................Committee Secretary ...................................... Seneca Reta Rodman.................................Appropriations Secretary ..................................... Pierre

House Interns Mary Bock ........................... Sioux Falls Justin Goetz ............................Aberdeen Prairie Grate..................................Isabel Maggie Haley...............................Huron Christopher Jung .....................Aberdeen Jonathan Kotilnek .........................Pierre Andrea Mathieu ......................Aberdeen

Jennifer O'Doan...................... Aberdeen Colleen Olson............................Howard Stephanie Oslund.................. Rapid City Justin Pitts ............................. Brookings Gerald Sager............................Spearfish TaLisha Wiens................. Windom, MN


House Pages

First Term Bryan Bietz ................................... Tripp Morgan Hanson.............................Pierre Kelsey Hoven..........................Aberdeen Michael Jansen......................Rapid City Alyssa Jeschke ........................Aberdeen Ashley Knock ................... Willow Lake Chelsea Koepsell.................. Sioux Falls Brianna Larson......................... Hartford Ashley Mager............................. Walker Maddie McFarland.......................Huron Sarah McSparran...................Rapid City Ashley Sargent..........................Gregory Jesharelah Sax.......................... Brandon Kyle Schoenfish....................... Scotland

Second Term Abbi Davelaar ........................... Hudson Jaleesa Hageman ......................... Hoven Brittany Hooker........................Watauga Allison LaFave ..........................DeSmet Daniel Meyer........................Sioux Falls John Michels ........................Sioux Falls Paul Rann ...................................Lennox Emily Tschetter ..................... Brookings Roderic VanDusseldorp ................Platte Leigha Veurink.........................Harrison Stephanie Whitlock ..............Sioux Falls Jennifer Wynia ........................... Canton

Third Term Ellen Bastian ....................Belle Fourche Chelsey Gassman................... Flandreau April Gross.................................... Blunt Ashley Hill..................................Veblen Lacie Hoffman ........................Rockham Joe Mesteth ...........................Pine Ridge Isaac Randall....................... Dell Rapids Jared Tidemann......................Brookings Matthew Tollefsrud................. Spearfish Ashley Uthe ................................ Presho Ashley Vanneman.......................... Ideal Renelle White Buffalo ................ Murdo Anna Wiese............................ Flandreau

Fourth Term Lisa Curtis ......................................Wall Sunny Foster.............................. Nisland Derek Hackett...........................Madison Gregory Hanson .........................Pollock Abigail Hauert ...................... Plankinton Miles Krumbach.......................Hartford Alexis Liknes...........................Grenville Myles Nielson ....................Mission Hill Megan Peschong .................. Strandburg Sarah Questad............................... Baltic Chanel Sharp .......................... Aberdeen Michael Thomas................... Watertown Natalie Torberson..................... Mitchell Andrea Webster.................... Rapid City

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