South Dakota

South Dakota authorized legislation in 2008 to join MHEC​. As a member state, South Dakota benefits from participation in cost and time-saving contracts, programs, and initiatives, as well as through supportive research. South Dakota commissioners provide expertise and leadership for MHEC.

Member state since March 13, 2008
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South Dakota Commissioners

Michael Cartney

Lake Area Technical College

President Emeritus

Term: 1/3/2021 to 12/31/2024

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

Steve Kolbeck

South Dakota Legislature

State Senator; Vice Chair, Senate Education Committee

Term: 3/27/2023 to 12/31/2024

Nathan Lukkes

South Dakota Board of Regents

​Executive Director and CEO

Term: 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2026

Larry J. Tidemann

Term: began 1/11/2019; serves at the pleasure of the governor; South Dakota Governor's Designee

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

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Vacancy – SD Commissioner

Appointing Authority: Executive Board of LRC (House)

South Dakota Commissioner Alternates

Erin Healy

South Dakota Legislature

State Representative; Assistant Minority Leader

Term: 3/27/2023 to 12/31/2024

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Vacancy – SD Alternate

Appointing Authority: Executive Board of LRC (Senate)

MHEC South Dakota Committee Members

Wendy Caveny

South Dakota Board of Regents

Review Panel for State Policy and Performance Data

David Hansen

South Dakota Board of Regents

Technologies Executive Committee