Bill Even

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, and Director of GOED. Most recently, he served as CEO of the National Pork Board. Bill holds degrees from Lake Area Technical Institute, South Dakota State University, and Drake University Law School. He and his wife, Janell, live in Tea, South Dakota, and have three children.