Education:
BS, Political Science, South Dakota State University, 1977.

Professional Experience:
Corporate Officer
Employee, Erickson & Thorpe Agency
Part Owner, Fischer, Rounds & Associates, Incorporated
Member, Pierre Civil Air Patrol
Employee, Pierre Insurance.

Political Experience:
Governor, State of South Dakota, 2003-present
Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota State Senate, 1995-2000
Senator, South Dakota State Senate, District 24, 1991-2000
Senate Minority Whip, South Dakota State Senate, 1993-1994.

Organizations:
Member, Ducks Unlimited
Member, Knights of Columbus
Former Exalted Ruler, Pierre Elks Lodge
Former President, Pierre-Fort Pierre Exchange Club
Former Vice President, Home and School Association, Saint Joseph School
Member, Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Pierre
Former President, Oahe Board, (YMCA) Young Men's Christian Association.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Former Member, Commerce Committee
Former Member, Education Committee
Former Member, Legislative Procedure Committee
Former Member, Local Government Committee
Former Member, Retirement Laws Committee
Former Member, State Affairs Committee
Former Member, Taxation Committee.