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Governor Noem Announces Staff Changes For The New Year PIERRE, S.D. - Governor Kristi Noem today announced the addition of Maggie Seidel as Senior Advisor and Policy Director, as well as the departures of Joshua Shields, Chief of Staff to the Governor's Office, and Emily Kiel, Communications Director. Seidel joins the team after having served as Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Communications for the American Property Casualty Insurance Association. Prior to that she worked for the Charles Koch Institute, the Consumer Bankers Association as well as conservative Members of Congress from Nebraska, Virginia, Texas, and New Jersey on Capitol Hill. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics from George Mason University. "I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining the Governor's team," said Seidel. "Her vision for South Dakota and its wonderful people is one that should be replicated across the country. Her commitment to preserving liberty and long-term, sustainable economic growth is inspiring, and I look forward to helping her advance her agenda on behalf of the people of the state of South Dakota.” “Josh has been an integral part of my leadership team over the last year, and we will miss him," said Noem. "I am very thankful for his dedication and hard work for the people of South Dakota. Josh worked longer hours than most of us realize, and his expertise and insight has been so helpful to me personally. I'm certain God will continue to bless him and his family.” “It has been one of the great honors of my life to serve my home state of South Dakota," said Shields. "I am thankful for the opportunity the Governor provided me to help make a difference on behalf of the citizens of our great state. While there is more work to be done, we have accomplished much in the first year of Governor Noem's tenure, and the team is well-equipped to build on that success in year two.” Prior to serving as Chief of Staff, Shields was the Chief of Policy & Communications in the Governor’s Office. Previously, Shields worked in politics, policy, and communications in varying capacities including with thenCongresswoman Noem. Shields also served as Noem's campaign manager for her first congressional run in 2010. Governor Noem's Communications Director, Emily Kiel, also will be pursuing new endeavors in the New Year. “Emily has been fantastic to work with this year,” said Noem. “The people of South Dakota are blessed that she will continue to serve them in state government.” During the transition, Seidel will assist with the day-to-day management of the communications team. 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Prior to that, she taught at secondary and post-secondary levels in South Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska, Ohio, Idaho, and Iowa. “I am excited to take a longer and more permanent view of providing leadership to Black Hills State University,” Nichols said. “I appreciate the confidence that the Board of Regents and Executive Director Beran have in me, and I look forward to working with the campus and community to create a positive future for BHSU.” A native of Colman, S.D., Nichols received her undergraduate degree in home economics education from SDSU. She holds a master’s degree in vocational and adult education from Colorado State University M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y Other Employment director & CEO of the South Dakota Board of Regents, said Nichols’ unique skill set was a strong selling point for the regents and the search committee. “From her South Dakota roots, she knows this state very well. She has established connections to higher education statewide,” Beran said. “We value her presidential experience, including a year as interim president at another South Dakota university. All of these qualities, and more, demonstrated that Laurie Nichols is the right person at the right time for Black Hills State University.” Prior to her work at BHSU, Nichols served for three years as the University of Wyoming’s president, the first woman to hold that post. From 2009 to 2016 she was provost and vice president for academic affairs at South Dakota State University. 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She has been doing a tremendous M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Regents will make permanent an interim appointment of Laurie Stenberg Nichols as Black Hills State University president. The decision was announced today, after a meeting of the presidential search committee Wednesday in Spearfish. “President Nichols has been a strong and steady hand at Black Hills State since we asked her to take an interim appointment CLASSIFIEDS! In Print and Online! • Call 665-5884 Eisenmenger Feedyard of Humphrey, NE Has an IMMEDIATE OPENING for a Full Time Employee Cattle experience is a must. Prior pen riding, doctoring and truck driving experience are considered beneficial. 319 Walnut St., Yankton, SD • www.yankton.net Contact Joe at 402-920-0665