Local Control.

Stronger Together.

Reliable, consistent, proven leadership that will help Yankton County prosper.

I would appreciate your vote on Tuesday, June 2 for Yankton County Commission

Leadership Matters

Growing up in Yankton afforded me the opportunity to see how our community has grown and changed over the years. I love what we are and know we can continue to evolve to meet the needs of our citizens.

No one has all the answers, and I am wanting to hear, from people like you, what you think will continue to create positive momentum and growth.

If we want different results, then we must do something different!

With your vote, I can put my leadership skills to work creating good, consistent policy. I will build a strong team with trusted partners to ensure we have people at the table who understand the issues and are looking for solutions.

Attributes: Benedictine leadership style, hardworking, levelheaded, professional behavior, common sense, listens to all opinions, seeks input from others, strong financial background, connected to professionals across South Dakota, lifelong learner and understands that the Yankton County Commission needs to have trusted relationships with employees, constituents and entities across SD.

Meet the Candidate

  • Married 31 years with three children

  • Raised in Yankton and graduated from Yankton High School (1988)

  • Graduate of Black Hills State University (1992)

  • Lived in Maryland and Nebraska after college and intentionally returned to Yankton in 1998

  • Small business ownership experience (Paul’s Kwik Stop)

  • Managed international archery tournaments for the NFAA (2014-2018)

  • CEO of Yankton Thrive since 2018

  • Certified Master Economic Development Professional

  • Yankton Woman of Distinction (2011)

  • Sertoma Community Member of the Year (2017)

  • Yankton City Commissioner (2005-2014)

  • Mayor of Yankton (2012-2014)

  • Federal Prison Camp Community Relations Board-Secretary

  • Friends of the Missouri National Recreational River-Treasurer

  • Economic Development Professionals Association-Treasurer

  • Rotarian

  • Interchange Member

  • Member of St. Benedicts Catholic Church

  • Lifetime member of The Center

  • Inducted into the Boys & Girls Club GPAC Hall of Fame (2018)

  • Graduate of Leadership South Dakota (2017)

Help me, help you!

I want to learn more about what is important to you.

Let’s connect to have a civil conversation about the possibilities.