Staff & Board

SDALT is an organization founded by South Dakota farmers and ranchers for South Dakota farmers and ranchers. Following is our current leadership.

Executive Director

Board of Directors

SDALT is governed by a volunteer board, comprised of individuals representing each of the founding organizations. Directors serve three-year terms, and may serve up to three consecutive terms. 

2022 Board Members:

  • Lyle Perman, President
    Lowry, SD
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  • Mike McKernan, Vice President  
    Twin Brooks, SD      
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  • Charlie Hoffman - Secretary

    Charles Hoffman, Secretary
    Eureka, SD
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  • Karl Jensen - Treasurer

    Karl Jensen, Treasurer
    Whitewood, SD
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  • Scott Jones
    Midland, SD
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  • Ed Blair

    Ed Blair
    Vale, SD
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  • Jim Faulstich

    Jim Faulstich
    Highmore, SD
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  • Mark Goldammer
    Huron, SD
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  • Roger Hainy

    Roger Hainy
    Wessington Springs, SD
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  • Todd Mortenson

    Todd Mortenson
    Hayes, SD
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  • Jeff Smeenk
    Newell, SD
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  • Trevor Williams

    Trevor Williams
    Kadoka, SD
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