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“I’m so grateful to be part of Leadership South Dakota, surrounded by people who dream big, care deeply, and remind me to live with purpose. Experiences like this fuel my soul and keep me moving forward with momentum.”

Dr. Melissa Dittberner, Class of 2025

“I’m so grateful to be part of Leadership South Dakota, surrounded by people who dream big, care deeply, and remind me to live with purpose. Experiences like this fuel my soul and keep me moving forward with momentum.”

Dr. Melissa Dittberner, Class of 2025

“I’m so grateful to be part of Leadership South Dakota, surrounded by people who dream big, care deeply, and remind me to live with purpose. Experiences like this fuel my soul and keep me moving forward with momentum.”

Dr. Melissa Dittberner, Class of 2025

“I’m so grateful to be part of Leadership South Dakota, surrounded by people who dream big, care deeply, and remind me to live with purpose. Experiences like this fuel my soul and keep me moving forward with momentum.”

Dr. Melissa Dittberner, Class of 2025

A New Class of Leaders

Budding leaders join our program to take their skills – and their network – to the next level. Our members come from all sorts of backgrounds and industries. But they do have one thing in common: an uncompromising dedication to the future success of our state. 

Sort by year, industry or hometown to see all of our distinguished alumni.

Austin Asche
Austin Asche
2024 | Milbank
Agriculture & Food
Zac Barnhardt
Zac Barnhardt
2024 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Ben Beitelspacher
Ben Beitelspacher
2024 | Sioux Falls
Manufacturing & Industrial
Melissa Carlson
Melissa Carlson
2024 | Dell Rapids
Financial Services
Brice Christensen
Brice Christensen
2024 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Michelle Cwach
Michelle Cwach
2024 | Yankton
Healthcare
Vince Danh
Vince Danh
2024 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Jacob Davis
Jacob Davis
2024 | Belle Fourche
Government & Public Service
Megan DeBoer
Megan DeBoer
2024 | Sioux Falls
Transportation & Logistics
Kelly Dybdahl
Kelly Dybdahl
2024 | Madison
Energy & Utilities
Jamie Farmen
Jamie Farmen
2024 | Fort Pierre
Non-Profit & Community Services
Cortney Ficken
Cortney Ficken
2024 | Rapid City
Technology & Communications
Maggie Fitzgibbons
Maggie Fitzgibbons
2024 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Sandi Floyd
Sandi Floyd
2024 | Mitchell
Financial Services
Ashley Geigle
Ashley Geigle
2024 | Murdo
Government & Public Service
Stacy Hackett
Stacy Hackett
2024 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Tarah Heupel
Tarah Heupel
2024 | Aberdeen
Healthcare
Fenecia Homan
Fenecia Homan
2024 | Hartford
Education
Amber Hopper
Amber Hopper
2024 | Elk Point
Technology & Communications
Kyndra Hosek
Kyndra Hosek
2024 | Chamberlain
Non-Profit & Community Services
Dawn Marie Johnson
Dawn Marie Johnson
2024 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Macy Kaiser
Macy Kaiser
2024 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Brian Kemnitz
Brian Kemnitz
2024 | Wolsey
Energy & Utilities
Dana Kleinsasser
Dana Kleinsasser
2024 | Huron
Government & Public Service
Terri LaBrie
Terri LaBrie
2024 | Sturgis
Energy & Utilities
Kristy Laue
Kristy Laue
2024 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Emily Leech
Emily Leech
2024 | Rapid City
Healthcare
Jake Meshke
Jake Meshke
2024 | Brookings
Government & Public Service
Jessica Meyers
Jessica Meyers
2024 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Tracey Quint
Tracey Quint
2024 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Kade Rexwinkel
Kade Rexwinkel
2024 | Sioux Falls
Energy & Utilities
Joey Rotert
Joey Rotert
2024 | Garretson
Financial Services
Holly Shane
Holly Shane
2024 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Scott Sitts
Scott Sitts
2024 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Danyell Skillman
Danyell Skillman
2024 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Winona Starrlight Burley
Winona Starrlight Burley
2024 | Sisseton
Government & Public Service
Erika Tordsen
Erika Tordsen
2024 | Sioux Falls
Education
Krista Tschetter
Krista Tschetter
2024 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Logan Veurink
Logan Veurink
2024 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Sandra Wallace
Sandra Wallace
2024 | Brandon
Financial Services
Christie Aberson
Christie Aberson
2023 | Sioux Falls
Manufacturing & Industrial
Travis Adney
Travis Adney
2023 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Amanda Anglin
Amanda Anglin
2023 | Sturgis
Non-Profit & Community Services
Andy Becker
Andy Becker
2023 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Kecia Beranek
Kecia Beranek
2023 | Miller
Non-Profit & Community Services
Dominika Blum
Dominika Blum
2023 | Aberdeen
Education
Lance Bonn
Lance Bonn
2023 | Brandon
Technology & Communications
Rebecca Bradley
Rebecca Bradley
2023 | Summerset
Healthcare
Miranda Broin
Miranda Broin
2023 | Sioux Falls
Energy & Utilities
Kim Burma
Kim Burma
2023 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Scott Carbonneau
Scott Carbonneau
2023 | Brandon
Education
Margaret Carmody
Margaret Carmody
2023 | Sioux Falls
Agriculture & Food
Brian Cooper
Brian Cooper
2023 | Sioux Falls
Manufacturing & Industrial
Eric DeKam
Eric DeKam
2023 | Wentworth
Technology & Communications
Madeline Diedrich
Madeline Diedrich
2023 | Brandon
Financial Services
Amy Dirienzo
Amy Dirienzo
2023 | Rapid City
Education
Katelyn Duffy
Katelyn Duffy
2023 | Vermillion
Energy & Utilities
Natalie Eisenberg
Natalie Eisenberg
2023 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Shawn Frederiksen
Shawn Frederiksen
2023 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Thadeus Giedd
Thadeus Giedd
2023 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Ashia Gustafson
Ashia Gustafson
2023 | Bruce
Education
Jennifer Hoesing
Jennifer Hoesing
2023 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Luke Hutcheson
Luke Hutcheson
2023 | Canistota
Financial Services
Richie Hutchinson
Richie Hutchinson
2023 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Nate Johnson
Nate Johnson
2023 | Watertown
Agriculture & Food
Stephanie Judson
Stephanie Judson
2023 | Pierre
Non-Profit & Community Services
Michelle Kane
Michelle Kane
2023 | Spearfish
Non-Profit & Community Services
Chelaine Knudsen
Chelaine Knudsen
2023 | Lake Andes
Government & Public Service
David Larson
David Larson
2023 | Hartford
Real Estate
Madeline Miller
Madeline Miller
2023 | Yankton
Healthcare
Erik Nyberg
Erik Nyberg
2023 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Eric Pauli
Eric Pauli
2023 | Sioux Falls
Energy & Utilities
Matt Roby
Matt Roby
2023 | Watertown
Financial Services
Amy Sazue
Amy Sazue
2023 | Rapid City
Non-Profit & Community Services
Hannah Schaefer
Hannah Schaefer
2023 | Yankton
Media & Marketing
Bo Secrest
Bo Secrest
2023 | Sturgis
Energy & Utilities
Kelsey Smith
Kelsey Smith
2023 | Sturgis
Non-Profit & Community Services
Sadie Swier
Sadie Swier
2023 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Hope Vande Kop
Hope Vande Kop
2023 | Parker
Technology & Communications
Nathan Vander Plaats
Nathan Vander Plaats
2023 | Lennox
Government & Public Service
Abbey Vanderwerf
Abbey Vanderwerf
2023 | Lennox
Legal & Professional Services
Stacy Wrightsman
Stacy Wrightsman
2023 | Brandon
Manufacturing & Industrial
Nicole Zoerink
Nicole Zoerink
2023 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Jason Ahrendt
Jason Ahrendt
2022 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Joe Batcheller
Joe Batcheller
2022 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Valeriah Big Eagle
Valeriah Big Eagle
2022 | Rapid City
Non-Profit & Community Services
Beau Bryan
Beau Bryan
2022 | Tea
Financial Services
Anshu Chandra
Anshu Chandra
2022 | Sioux Falls
Education
Sarah Delaney
Sarah Delaney
2022 | Brandon
Legal & Professional Services
Shala Eisenbeisz
Shala Eisenbeisz
2022 | Hartford
Financial Services
David Erickson
David Erickson
2022 | Brookings
Government & Public Service
Jamie Hajek
Jamie Hajek
2022 | Mitchell
Energy & Utilities
Matt Hammer
Matt Hammer
2022 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Christopher Hintz
Christopher Hintz
2022 | Brand Lake
Media & Marketing
Alyssa Howard
Alyssa Howard
2022 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Jordan Huisman
Jordan Huisman
2022 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Nate Jones
Nate Jones
2022 | Dell Rapids
Energy & Utilities
Benson Langat
Benson Langat
2022 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Michele Loobey-Gertsch
Michele Loobey-Gertsch
2022 | Sturgis
Non-Profit & Community Services
Derrick Marks
Derrick Marks
2022 | Wagner
Government & Public Service
Sean Melmer
Sean Melmer
2022 | Watertown
Financial Services
Nakina Mills
Nakina Mills
2022 | Albuquerque
Education
Marsha Nichols
Marsha Nichols
2022 | Deadwood
Energy & Utilities
Tracy Olson
Tracy Olson
2022 | Frederick
Healthcare
Jackie Payne
Jackie Payne
2022 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Paige Pearson Meyer
Paige Pearson Meyer
2022 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Andrea Polkinghorn
Andrea Polkinghorn
2022 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Ryan Punt
Ryan Punt
2022 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Scott Radigan
Scott Radigan
2022 | Sioux Falls
Energy & Utilities
Erick Rangel
Erick Rangel
2022 | Brookings
Real Estate
Erin Rinehart
Erin Rinehart
2022 | Dell Rapids
Agriculture & Food
Caroline Rothe
Caroline Rothe
2022 | Milbank
Manufacturing & Industrial
Casey Schultz
Casey Schultz
2022 | Dell Rapids
Media & Marketing
Ali Sheley
Ali Sheley
2022 | Clive
Legal & Professional Services
Tom Shields
Tom Shields
2022 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Scott Spencer
Scott Spencer
2022 | Rapid City
Financial Services
Amanda Spiering
Amanda Spiering
2022 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Katie Studer
Katie Studer
2022 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Rebecca Trefz
Rebecca Trefz
2022 | Mitchell
Non-Profit & Community Services
Christy Ward
Christy Ward
2022 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Anna Whetham
Anna Whetham
2022 | New Underwood
Healthcare
Karly Winter
Karly Winter
2022 | Aberdeen
Legal & Professional Services
Rebecca Zabel
Rebecca Zabel
2022 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Beka Zerbst
Beka Zerbst
2022 | Sturgis
Government & Public Service
Joe Beck
Joe Beck
2021 | Sioux Falls
Agriculture & Food
Taniya Bethke
Taniya Bethke
2021 | Pierre
Non-Profit & Community Services
Amy Bialas
Amy Bialas
2021 | Parkston
Healthcare
Kjerstin Blotske
Kjerstin Blotske
2021 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Michele Boy
Michele Boy
2021 | Hartford
Financial Services
Tyrelle Brakke
Tyrelle Brakke
2022 | Presho
Non-Profit & Community Services
Ryan Budmayr
Ryan Budmayr
2021 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Drew Christensen
Drew Christensen
2021 | Sioux Falls
Energy & Utilities
Angie Christiansen
Angie Christiansen
2021 | Madison
Energy & Utilities
Callie Curley
Callie Curley
2021 | Big Stone City
Agriculture & Food
Mark Daniels
Mark Daniels
2021 | Vermillion
Healthcare
Ryan Donavon
Ryan Donavon
2021 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Tamien Dysart
Tamien Dysart
2021 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Jesse Fonkert
Jesse Fonkert
2021 | Hartford
Government & Public Service
Jessica Gromer
Jessica Gromer
2021 | Rapid City
Non-Profit & Community Services
Brad Hearst
Brad Hearst
2021 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Chris Huber
Chris Huber
2021 | Rapid City
Non-Profit & Community Services
Lynne Hunter
Lynne Hunter
2021 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Ann Hyland
Ann Hyland
2021 | Ramona
Energy & Utilities
Lisa Irvine
Lisa Irvine
2021 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Joe Kippley
Joe Kippley
2021 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Nancy Kunz
Nancy Kunz
2021 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Susan Kyte
Susan Kyte
2021 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Glen Marshall
Glen Marshall
2021 | Vermillion
Education
Kristi Metzger
Kristi Metzger
2021 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Ginger Niemann
Ginger Niemann
2021 | Pierre
Non-Profit & Community Services
Caroline Nyberg
Caroline Nyberg
2021 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Rick Olivier
Rick Olivier
2021 | Wentworth
Technology & Communications
Tracy Pardy
Tracy Pardy
2021 | Howard
Healthcare
Sarah Pierce
Sarah Pierce
2021 | Black Hawk
Non-Profit & Community Services
Dusty Pinske
Dusty Pinske
2021 | Sturgis
Financial Services
Michael Pogany
Michael Pogany
2021 | Rapid City
Energy & Utilities
Jennifer Rollins
Jennifer Rollins
2021 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Jenny Schmidt
Jenny Schmidt
2021 | Rapid City
Media & Marketing
Justin Shatto
Justin Shatto
2021 | Sioux Falls
Retail & Consumer Services
Leah Sideras-Christensen
Leah Sideras-Christensen
2021 | Vermillion
Financial Services
Val Simpson
Val Simpson
2021 | Rapid City
Energy & Utilities
Spencer Sommers
Spencer Sommers
2021 | Aberdeen
Legal & Professional Services
Jason Sutton
Jason Sutton
2021 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Beau White
Beau White
2021 | Kyle
Legal & Professional Services
Klint Willert
Klint Willert
2021 | Aurora
Education
Will Areklett
Will Areklett
2020 | Effingham
Agriculture & Food
Breanna Beebe
Breanna Beebe
2020 | Castlewood
Financial Services
Angela Beilke
Angela Beilke
2020 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Jeremy Bill
Jeremy Bill
2020 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Abby Bischoff
Abby Bischoff
2020 | Sioux Falls
Agriculture & Food
Lora Black
Lora Black
2020 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Michael Bockorny
Michael Bockorny
2020 | Aberdeen
Non-Profit & Community Services
Lee Bollock
Lee Bollock
2020 | Dell Rapids
Healthcare
Paul Briseno
Paul Briseno
2020 | Brookings
Government & Public Service
Alyssa Broin
Alyssa Broin
2020 | Sioux Falls
Energy & Utilities
Jessica Castleberry
Jessica Castleberry
2020 | Rapid City
Education
Catherine Chicoine
Catherine Chicoine
2020 | Rapid City
Financial Services
Marc Eyre
Marc Eyre
2020 | Rapid City
Energy & Utilities
Blake Gunderson
Blake Gunderson
2020 | Valley
Financial Services
Alex Halbach
Alex Halbach
2020 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Katie Hunhoff
Katie Hunhoff
2020 | Yankton
Media & Marketing
Tim Jensen
Tim Jensen
2020 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Amanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson
2020 | Spearfish
Financial Services
Lynn Kendall
Lynn Kendall
2020 | Black Hawk
Energy & Utilities
Lindsey Kimber
Lindsey Kimber
2020 | Britton
Non-Profit & Community Services
Heath Kooiman
Heath Kooiman
2020 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Heather Krause
Heather Krause
2020 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Matthew Kull
Matthew Kull
2020 | Belle Fourche
Education
Kasey Maher
Kasey Maher
2020 | Timber Lake
Retail & Consumer Services
Brienne Maner
Brienne Maner
2020 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Paul Mantz
Paul Mantz
2020 | Sioux Falls
Energy & Utilities
Molly McIntosh
Molly McIntosh
2020 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Jay Mitchell
Jay Mitchell
2020 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Brian Mueller
Brian Mueller
2020 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Brodie Mueller
Brodie Mueller
2020 | Aberdeen
Retail & Consumer Services
Rachelle Norberg
Rachelle Norberg
2020 | Burke
Legal & Professional Services
Steve Payne
Steve Payne
2020 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
John Pohlman
John Pohlman
2020 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Jeff Poppen
Jeff Poppen
2020 | Brandon
Healthcare
Pooja Pullman
Pooja Pullman
2020 | Brandon
Agriculture & Food
Greg Robinson
Greg Robinson
2020 | Rapid City
Technology & Communications
Kelsey Sakos
Kelsey Sakos
2020 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Karla Santi
Karla Santi
2020 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Justin Smorawske
Justin Smorawske
2020 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Michelle Stephens
Michelle Stephens
2020 | Rapid City
Healthcare
Cecily Tucker
Cecily Tucker
2020 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Kristi Wagner
Kristi Wagner
2020 | Whitewood
Energy & Utilities
Jenny Wolff
Jenny Wolff
2020 | Madison
Legal & Professional Services
Marsha Anderson
Marsha Anderson
2019 | Colton
Media & Marketing
Angela Boersma
Angela Boersma
2019 | Brookings
Legal & Professional Services
Toby Bordewyk
Toby Bordewyk
2019 | Spearfish
Energy & Utilities
Erin Bosch
Erin Bosch
2019 | Sioux Falls
Retail & Consumer Services
Ryan Boschee
Ryan Boschee
2019 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Cathy Bradley
Cathy Bradley
2019 | Rapid City
Energy & Utilities
Bryan Breitling
Bryan Breitling
2019 | Miller
Healthcare
Jon Clayborne
Jon Clayborne
2019 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Jess Evans
Jess Evans
2019 | Sioux Falls
Retail & Consumer Services
Amanda Feldkamp
Amanda Feldkamp
2019 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Bradley Fischer
Bradley Fischer
2019 | Hill City
Financial Services
Ryan Gardner
Ryan Gardner
2019 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Isaac Gerdes
Isaac Gerdes
2019 | Webster
Healthcare
Evan Grong
Evan Grong
2019 | Milbank
Agriculture & Food
Sara Hento
Sara Hento
2019 | Sioux Falls
Education
Abby Huisken
Abby Huisken
2019 | Sioux Falls
Education
Bryan Ingalls
Bryan Ingalls
2019 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Tommy Johnson
Tommy Johnson
2019 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Michael Kaiser
Michael Kaiser
2019 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Janet Kittams
Janet Kittams
2019 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Valerie Loudenback
Valerie Loudenback
2019 | Sioux Falls
Agriculture & Food
Marcus Mahlen
Marcus Mahlen
2019 | Sioux Falls
Real Estate
Elizabeth Massa
Elizabeth Massa
2019 | Rapid City
Non-Profit & Community Services
Brendyn Medina
Brendyn Medina
2019 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Jennifer Olson
Jennifer Olson
2019 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
James Payer II
James Payer II
2019 | Sioux Falls
Retail & Consumer Services
Jennifer Quail
Jennifer Quail
2019 | Brandt
Education
Stacy Reitmeier
Stacy Reitmeier
2019 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Tim Schut
Tim Schut
2019 | Wentworth
Real Estate
Nicholas Sershen
Nicholas Sershen
2019 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Karlie Solum
Karlie Solum
2019 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Murray Thompson
Murray Thompson
2019 | Pierre
Healthcare
Helen Usera
Helen Usera
2019 | Abilene
Non-Profit & Community Services
Lin Van Hofwegen
Lin Van Hofwegen
2019 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Erik Van Laecken
Erik Van Laecken
2019 | Tea
Education
Katie Wagner Washnok
Katie Wagner Washnok
2019 | Aberdeen
Transportation & Logistics
Jennifer Weiss
Jennifer Weiss
2019 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Bradley Wenande
Bradley Wenande
2019 | Yankton
Energy & Utilities
Sandra Whiteshield
Sandra Whiteshield
2019 | Rapid City
Education
Buck Yerdon
Buck Yerdon
2019 | Sioux Falls
Energy & Utilities
Michael Zacher
Michael Zacher
2019 | Sioux Falls
Manufacturing & Industrial
Chris Aeilts
Chris Aeilts
2018 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
William Anderson
William Anderson
2018 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Brian Aust
Brian Aust
2018 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Angie Bakke
Angie Bakke
2018 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Amy Bartling-Jacobson
Amy Bartling-Jacobson
2018 | Gregory
Legal & Professional Services
Jameson Berreth
Jameson Berreth
2018 | Madison
Government & Public Service
Ryan Brown
Ryan Brown
2018 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Christine Buell
Christine Buell
2018 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Jennifer Bunkers
Jennifer Bunkers
2018 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Lisa Carlson
Lisa Carlson
2018 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Anita Drummond
Anita Drummond
2018 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Megan Fischer
Megan Fischer
2018 | Sioux Falls
Education
Kara Frankman
Kara Frankman
2018 | Rapid City
Financial Services
Thomas Glanzer
Thomas Glanzer
2018 | Huron
Energy & Utilities
Lisa Groon
Lisa Groon
2018 | Harrisburg
Non-Profit & Community Services
Pam Hanneman
Pam Hanneman
2018 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Dillon Haug
Dillon Haug
2018 | Spearfish
Education
Paul Heinert
Paul Heinert
2018 | Harlingen
Government & Public Service
Josh Horak
Josh Horak
2018 | Spearfish
Financial Services
Jill Ireland
Jill Ireland
2018 | Dell Rapids
Non-Profit & Community Services
Karl Jegeris
Karl Jegeris
2018 | Rapid City
Non-Profit & Community Services
Alex Jensen
Alex Jensen
2018 | Sioux Falls
Retail & Consumer Services
Jennifer Johnson
Jennifer Johnson
2018 | Brookings
Non-Profit & Community Services
Melissa Johnson
Melissa Johnson
2018 | Sioux Falls
Retail & Consumer Services
Sheila Kuchta
Sheila Kuchta
2018 | Yankton
Healthcare
Luke Lindberg
Luke Lindberg
2018 | Harrisburg
Non-Profit & Community Services
Christina Lynn
Christina Lynn
2018 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Paul Mausbach
Paul Mausbach
2018 | Sioux Falls
Government & Public Service
Becky McElroy
Becky McElroy
2018 | Sioux Falls
Retail & Consumer Services
John Meyer
John Meyer
2018 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Mikayla Mitzel
Mikayla Mitzel
2018 | Kyle
Government & Public Service
Amanda Neugebauer
Amanda Neugebauer
2018 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Paul Rann
Paul Rann
2018 | Lincoln
Legal & Professional Services
Tracy Saathoff
Tracy Saathoff
2018 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Dean Sigman
Dean Sigman
2018 | Sturgis
Energy & Utilities
Stuart Stein
Stuart Stein
2018 | Watertown
Manufacturing & Industrial
Nick Stroot
Nick Stroot
2018 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Melanie Torno
Melanie Torno
2018 | Summerset
Healthcare
Jeff Veltkamp
Jeff Veltkamp
2018 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Sarah Waltner
Sarah Waltner
2018 | Chancellor
Agriculture & Food
Julie Ward
Julie Ward
2018 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Keith Weber
Keith Weber
2018 | Milbank
Agriculture & Food
Erika Young
Erika Young
2018 | Spearfish
Retail & Consumer Services
Lindsie Bell
Lindsie Bell
2017 | Brookings
Non-Profit & Community Services
Kelly Buntrock
Kelly Buntrock
2017 | Rapid City
Financial Services
Paige Carda
Paige Carda
2017 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Michael Clauson
Michael Clauson
2017 | Sioux Falls
Manufacturing & Industrial
Chris Conrad
Chris Conrad
2017 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Casey Crabtree
Casey Crabtree
2017 | Madison
Energy & Utilities
Ashli Danilko
Ashli Danilko
2017 | Yankton
Healthcare
Lee DeLange
Lee DeLange
2017 | Piedmont
Energy & Utilities
Ashley Erickson
Ashley Erickson
2017 | Aberdeen
Healthcare
Nick Fosheim
Nick Fosheim
2017 | Webster
Agriculture & Food
Nicole Garber
Nicole Garber
2017 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Catie Greseth
Catie Greseth
2017 | Custer
Non-Profit & Community Services
Dave Haan
Dave Haan
2017 | Sioux Falls
Manufacturing & Industrial
Megan Handshue
Megan Handshue
2017 | Spearfish
Non-Profit & Community Services
Don Hedrick
Don Hedrick
2017 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Marrissa Janssen
Marrissa Janssen
2017 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Gil Johnson
Gil Johnson
2017 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Heath Johnson
Heath Johnson
2017 | Aberdeen
Agriculture & Food
Katie Kennett
Katie Kennett
2017 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Nick Kotzea
Nick Kotzea
2017 | Sioux Falls
Education
Paul Krueger
Paul Krueger
2017 | Rapid City
Education
Scott Larson
Scott Larson
2017 | Canton
Healthcare
Katrina Lehr-McKinney
Katrina Lehr-McKinney
2017 | Sioux Falls
Agriculture & Food
Reed McKee
Reed McKee
2017 | Huron
Energy & Utilities
Cathy McLeer
Cathy McLeer
2017 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Sandra Melstad
Sandra Melstad
2017 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Jacki Miskimins
Jacki Miskimins
2017 | Mitchell
Technology & Communications
Erik Muckey
Erik Muckey
2017 | Sioux Falls
Retail & Consumer Services
Alison Robey
Alison Robey
2017 | Sioux Falls
Agriculture & Food
Mark Schmidt
Mark Schmidt
2017 | Deadwood
Healthcare
Kristina Sipma
Kristina Sipma
2017 | Sioux Falls
Energy & Utilities
Amy Thompson
Amy Thompson
2017 | Omaha
Legal & Professional Services
Luke Tibbetts
Luke Tibbetts
2017 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Doug Tribble
Doug Tribble
2017 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Jake VanDewater
Jake VanDewater
2017 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Vaughn Vargas
Vaughn Vargas
2017 | Sioux Falls
Education
Jessica Wells
Jessica Wells
2017 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Nancy Wenande
Nancy Wenande
2017 | Yankton
Non-Profit & Community Services
Garrett Wilson
Garrett Wilson
2017 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Jasen Beckman
Jasen Beckman
2016 | Rapid City
Transportation & Logistics
Thomas Bosch
Thomas Bosch
2016 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Eileen Briggs
Eileen Briggs
2016 | Eagle Butte
Government & Public Service
William Bushee
William Bushee
2016 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Kendra Calhoun
Kendra Calhoun
2016 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Tom Cota
Tom Cota
2016 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Joe Donnell
Joe Donnell
2016 | Sisseton
Non-Profit & Community Services
Kelsey Doom
Kelsey Doom
2016 | Brookings
Non-Profit & Community Services
Scott Duke
Scott Duke
2016 | Watertown
Healthcare
Mark Dunn
Mark Dunn
2016 | Watertown
Financial Services
Kayla Eitreim
Kayla Eitreim
2016 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Patrick Erickson
Patrick Erickson
2016 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Tony Farmen
Tony Farmen
2016 | Fort Pierre
Financial Services
Lindsay Flannery
Lindsay Flannery
2016 | Yankton
Healthcare
Nikki Gronli
Nikki Gronli
2016 | Sioux Falls
Government & Public Service
Kent Hartsuiker
Kent Hartsuiker
2016 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Thomas Hurlbert
Thomas Hurlbert
2016 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Paula Jensen
Paula Jensen
2016 | Paula Jensen
Energy & Utilities
Jolene Loetscher
Jolene Loetscher
2016 | Omaha
Media & Marketing
Nate Malloy
Nate Malloy
2016 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Heidi Marttila-Losure
Heidi Marttila-Losure
2016 | Frederick
Media & Marketing
Alissa Matt
Alissa Matt
2016 | Sioux Falls
Education
Ken Meirose
Ken Meirose
2016 | Sturgis
Energy & Utilities
Laura Mitchell
Laura Mitchell
2016 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Jason Salamun
Jason Salamun
2016 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Laura Schoen Cabonneau
Laura Schoen Cabonneau
2016 | Brandon
Non-Profit & Community Services
Laura Shattuck
Laura Shattuck
2016 | Denver
Government & Public Service
Tiffany Smith
Tiffany Smith
2016 | Rapid City
Financial Services
Christine Sorensen
Christine Sorensen
2016 | Keystone
Government & Public Service
Jael Thorpe
Jael Thorpe
2016 | Sioux Falls
Retail & Consumer Services
Bobbi Thury
Bobbi Thury
2016 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Chad Thury
Chad Thury
2016 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Jeremy Tims
Jeremy Tims
2016 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Steven Tims
Steven Tims
2016 | Sioux Falls
Agriculture & Food
Jesse Tischer
Jesse Tischer
2016 | Wausau
Healthcare
Scott Vanden Berge
Scott Vanden Berge
2016 | Platte
Legal & Professional Services
Morgan VonHaden
Morgan VonHaden
2016 | Rapid City
Non-Profit & Community Services
Tom Weaver
Tom Weaver
2016 | Rapid City
Financial Services
Nate Welch
Nate Welch
2016 | Vermillion
Financial Services
Walter Woods
Walter Woods
2016 | Louisville
Healthcare
Joshua Zellmer
Joshua Zellmer
2016 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Kirk Albertson
Kirk Albertson
2015 | Pierre
Government & Public Service
Shannon Brinker
Shannon Brinker
2015 | Rapid City
Real Estate
Chris Daugaard
Chris Daugaard
2015 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Mary DeVany
Mary DeVany
2015 | Harrisburg
Education
Mike Elliott
Mike Elliott
2015 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Eric Erickson
Eric Erickson
2015 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Dave Garrett
Dave Garrett
2015 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Justin Goetz
Justin Goetz
2015 | Fort Pierre
Government & Public Service
Erica Peterson
Erica Peterson
2015 | Pukwana
Healthcare
Ericka Heiser
Ericka Heiser
2015 | Sioux City
Legal & Professional Services
Cory Hughes
Cory Hughes
2015 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Kylie Kiesner
Kylie Kiesner
2015 | Sioux Falls
Agriculture & Food
Michael Knudson
Michael Knudson
2015 | Sioux Falls
Manufacturing & Industrial
Dave Kroll
Dave Kroll
2015 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Pam Lange
Pam Lange
2015 | Belle Fourche
Non-Profit & Community Services
Shawn Ludemann
Shawn Ludemann
2015 | Rapid City
Financial Services
David Merhib
David Merhib
2015 | Greer
Non-Profit & Community Services
Mark Millage
Mark Millage
2015 | Sioux Falls
Retail & Consumer Services
Keith Moore
Keith Moore
2015 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Tony Nour
Tony Nour
2015 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Kevin Nyberg
Kevin Nyberg
2015 | Sioux Falls
Retail & Consumer Services
Cindy Peterson
Cindy Peterson
2015 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Glynda Rahn
Glynda Rahn
2015 | Rapid City
Energy & Utilities
Cheri Rath
Cheri Rath
2015 | Pierre
Agriculture & Food
Scott Reiman
Scott Reiman
2015 | Rapid City
Financial Services
Brian Sandvig
Brian Sandvig
2015 | Milbank
Agriculture & Food
Mark Schlichte
Mark Schlichte
2015 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Tom Schmidt
Tom Schmidt
2015 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Jennifer Schmidtbauer
Jennifer Schmidtbauer
2015 | Brandon
Legal & Professional Services
Heather Schopp
Heather Schopp
2015 | Washington
Education
Suzanne Stluka
Suzanne Stluka
2015 | Lee's Summit
Education
Kirsten Taggart
Kirsten Taggart
2015 | Colman
Energy & Utilities
Tim Trithart
Tim Trithart
2015 | Rapid City
Healthcare
Paul Tschetter
Paul Tschetter
2015 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Nick Wendell
Nick Wendell
2015 | Brookings
Education
Kyle Wiese
Kyle Wiese
2015 | Rapid City
Healthcare
Virginia Wishard Lambert
Virginia Wishard Lambert
2015 | Mitchell
Non-Profit & Community Services
Jon Wunder
Jon Wunder
2015 | Sioux Falls
Energy & Utilities
Adam Walsh
Adam Walsh
2025 | Harrisburg
Financial Services
Alana Snyder
Alana Snyder
2025 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Angela Rans
Angela Rans
2025 | Huron
Energy & Utilities
April Meyerink
April Meyerink
2025 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Arica Kulm
Arica Kulm
2025 | Sioux Falls
Education
Ashley Hobbs
Ashley Hobbs
2025 | Mitchell
Non-Profit & Community Services
Blake Gomer
Blake Gomer
2025 | Aberdeen
Energy & Utilities
Bryce Pattison
Bryce Pattison
2025 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Dave Van Nieuwenhuyzen
Dave Van Nieuwenhuyzen
2025 | Sioux Falls
Manufacturing & Industrial
David Rogers
David Rogers
2025 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Dory Hanson
Dory Hanson
2025 | Lead
Government & Public Service
Dr. Sara Vande Kamp
Dr. Sara Vande Kamp
2025 | Sioux Falls
Education
Dustin Morrison
Dustin Morrison
2025 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson
2025 | Rapid City
Energy & Utilities
Floyd Rummel
Floyd Rummel
2025 | Madison
Financial Services
Heather Zinter
Heather Zinter
2025 | Milbank
Agriculture & Food
Jamie Boettcher
Jamie Boettcher
2025 | Spearfish
Education
Jamie Ward
Jamie Ward
2025 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Jason Kann
Jason Kann
2025 | Brandon
Legal & Professional Services
Jessica Larson
Jessica Larson
2025 | Mission
Government & Public Service
Jimmy Seward
Jimmy Seward
2025 | Sturgis
Healthcare
Kari Hybertson
Kari Hybertson
2025 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Katey Ulrich
Katey Ulrich
2025 | Vermillion
Education
Katie Bartling
Katie Bartling
2025 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Kelly Nelson
Kelly Nelson
2025 | Pierre
Non-Profit & Community Services
Kimberly Lofgren
Kimberly Lofgren
2025 | Mitchell
Government & Public Service
Liz Schiefen
Liz Schiefen
2025 | Mitchell
Technology & Communications
Matthew Knippling
Matthew Knippling
2025 | Flandreau
Education
Megan Kjose
Megan Kjose
2025 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Melissa Dittberner
Melissa Dittberner
2025 | Volin
Education
Michelle Socia
Michelle Socia
2025 | Watertown
Legal & Professional Services
Ryan Schmidtman
Ryan Schmidtman
2025 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Sara Lum
Sara Lum
2025 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Sara Waldner
Sara Waldner
2025 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Tara Yost
Tara Yost
2025 | Miller
Government & Public Service
Terry Liggins
Terry Liggins
2025 | Sioux Falls
Non-Profit & Community Services
Timothy Doyle
Timothy Doyle
2025 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls
2025 | Healthcare
Healthcare
Abby Kuper
Abby Kuper
2026 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Albert Pavlinac
Albert Pavlinac
2026 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Alexcia Kalal
Alexcia Kalal
2026 | Box Elder
Government & Public Service
Amy Miller
Amy Miller
2026 | Webster
Education
Andrew Sogn
Andrew Sogn
2026 | Brookings
Education
Arin Gonseth
Arin Gonseth
2026 | Brandon
Technology & Communications
Ashton Dockendorf
Ashton Dockendorf
2026 | Freeman
Media & Marketing
Breanne Lynch
Breanne Lynch
2026 | Sioux Falls
Education
Briana Vande Pol
Briana Vande Pol
2026 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Brittany Wagner
Brittany Wagner
2026 | Yankton
Government & Public Service
Cale Feller
Cale Feller
2026 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Callie Meyer
Callie Meyer
2026 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Carly Heard
Carly Heard
2026 | Vermillion
Education
Cassi Severson
Cassi Severson
2026 | Sioux Falls
Media & Marketing
Courtney Jacobson
Courtney Jacobson
2026 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Greg Jasmer
Greg Jasmer
2026 | Harrisburg
Legal & Professional Services
Jared Bender
Jared Bender
2026 | Custer
Energy & Utilities
Jennifer Jung
Jennifer Jung
2026 | Tea
Financial Services
Joel Hermann
Joel Hermann
2026 | Rapid City
Financial Services
Jordan Bonstrom
Jordan Bonstrom
2026 | Vermillion
Education
Joshua Brown
Joshua Brown
2026 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Kelly Marshall
Kelly Marshall
2026 | Sioux Falls
Legal & Professional Services
Kelly Nyberg
Kelly Nyberg
2026 | Sioux Falls
Retail & Consumer Services
Kelsie Ficken
Kelsie Ficken
2026 | Rapid City
Healthcare
Kyle Laughlin
Kyle Laughlin
2026 | Rapid City
Government & Public Service
Lee Kaffar
Lee Kaffar
2026 | Dell Rapids
Manufacturing & Industrial
Levi Rustand
Levi Rustand
2026 | Brandon
Energy & Utilities
Megan Greenfield
Megan Greenfield
2026 | Sioux Falls
Technology & Communications
Melody Westra
Melody Westra
2026 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Mike Baumgarn
Mike Baumgarn
2026 | Bath
Energy & Utilities
Mohamed Elfaruk
Mohamed Elfaruk
2026 | Milbank
Agriculture & Food
Olivia Essig
Olivia Essig
2026 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare
Ryan Hoffman
Ryan Hoffman
2026 | Parker
Manufacturing & Industrial
Sadie Haugen
Sadie Haugen
2026 | Flandreau
Financial Services
Samantha VanEck
Samantha VanEck
2026 | Sioux Falls
Financial Services
Sarah Meagher
Sarah Meagher
2026 | Sioux Falls
Education
Stacie Suedkamp
Stacie Suedkamp
2026 | Flandreau
Agriculture & Food
Tanner Hento
Tanner Hento
2026 | Avon
Manufacturing & Industrial
Tim Hanigan
Tim Hanigan
2026 | Aberdeen
Government & Public Service
Zakaria Okuwe
Zakaria Okuwe
2026 | Sioux Falls
Healthcare

Alumni Reach

528Total Alumni

95Communities
Represented

1State

A map showing Leadership SD's reach.

“I’m so grateful to be part of Leadership South Dakota, surrounded by people who dream big, care deeply, and remind me to live with purpose. Experiences like this fuel my soul and keep me moving forward with momentum.”

Dr. Melissa Dittberner, Class of 2025

“There isn’t a photo or statement that could sum up what this program meant to me. I’m so thankful for the opportunity, for the places I’ve gone, things I’ve learned and most importantly the people I’ve met.”

Liz Schiefen, Class of 2025

“Being part of this group has been such a huge part of my year, meeting new people I’d never have had the motivation to meet, being inspired, and continually seeing inspiration from you all every day.”

Matt Knippling, Class of 2025

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