Contact Type: Key Personnel

Lexie leads the marketing team’s efforts in workforce recruitment and to promote the happenings of GOED and its partners. GOED’s six key industries are at the forefront of stories showcased across the state and beyond through a variety of ways, including press releases, videos, stories, social media, events, and more.

Ann oversees business analytics efforts. Business analytics uses data to show the economic growth for the state as well as making the case for businesses and people to make South Dakota their home.

Adam leads the Development Team and their efforts to build relationships with a diverse set of partners, businesses, and communities across South Dakota.

Bill Even was appointed by Governor Larry Rhoden to serve as Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. A long-time advocate for South Dakota’s economy, Bill brings decades of experience in public service and agricultural leadership. His past roles include Secretary of Agriculture, Deputy Secretary of Tourism and State Development, State Energy Policy Director, […]

Joe Fiala serves as Deputy Commissioner to the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). Joe entered the field of economic development in 2007 as executive director of Miller’s local economic development office. Joe joined GOED in 2012 and has served in several key roles as director for research, community development, business development, and partner relations. […]