The twelfth class has been selected for the South Dakota Agricultural & Rural Leadership (SDARL) program. Thirty individuals from across the state will participate in the program that develops the skills, knowledge and character of leaders for rural communities and the state’s most essential industry. Class XII includes 15 members who work full-time or part-time on a ranch or farm. Other members represent agricultural research, law, journalism, finance, agri-business, education, government, and engineering. Class members include:
Hailey Bies, Fairburn;
Tami Biskeborn, Mitchell;
Kevin Blagg, Salem;
Justin Boerboom, Whitewood;
Kaleb Bowman, Aberdeen;
Phil De Groot, Sioux Falls;
Tina Erickson, Sioux Falls;
Melisa Goss, Hartford;
Luke Henrich, Milbank;
Dani Herring, Rapid City;
Willie Hinker, Canton;
Mariah Kessler, Sioux Falls;
Elliot Kinnander, Watertown;
Frank Kralicek Jr, Yankton;
Lane LeBrun, Del Rapids;
Kiera Leddy, Aberdeen;
Sienna Mayer, Sioux Falls;
Kim McGraw, Clark;
Rhett Miller, Sioux Falls;
Johnathon Noonan, Howard;
Nicolas Passone, Brookings;
Jenna Ripp, Chamberlain;
Eric Roskens, Emery;
Russell Samson, Aberdeen;
Tyler Samuelson, Platte;
Jeff Spieler, Lennox;
Carson Stange, Stratford;
Taylor Sumption, Frederick;
Brian Walsh, Pierre;and
Andrew Wiebenga, Yankton.
“We are excited about this class of leaders,” noted SDARL CEO Janelle Booth. “These are individuals from across the state who are dedicated to making their communities, industries, and the state of South Dakota stronger through service leadership.”
Source: drgnews.com
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