About us

I served on the Rapid City Planning Commission from 2001-2002, and was first elected to the Rapid City Common Council in 2002. I am involved in multiple boards, commissions and committees.

From L to R: Abbie (10), Jennifer, Ellie (8), Sam and Aubrie (4)

My education includes a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice & Psychology, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of South Dakota. In addition to my experience on the council and my education, I have extensive management and leadership experience in the private sector.

My wife, Jennifer, and I met at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. I was in graduate school working on my Master’s in Public Administration, and she was in Dental Hygiene school. I completed my graduate internship in 1998 in the Crime Analysis unit at the police department in Sioux City, IA.

Jennifer is originally from Lead, SD. She is the youngest daughter of Wayne and Bonnie King, who owned King’s Grocery in Lead for many years. I grew up on a farm near Boyden, Iowa. Boyden is very small, but famous for its zip code — 51234.

Jennifer is employed as a Dental Hygienist here in Rapid City. I have extensive management experience as operations manager for a local Telecommunications & Technology firm.  I have also taught college level business law.

Our family resides in the Robbinsdale neighborhood, on Saint Andrew St. We have three daughters: Abbie (10), Ellie (8) and Aubrie (4). Abbie and Ellie attend Wilson Elementary School.

Learn more about my vision and my plan for positive, honest leadership in the Mayor’s office.