Curtis Egan

Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Development Rep.

Curtis Egan serves as a Development Representative with the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development, focusing on the Southeast Region of South Dakota. His industry expertise spans Agriculture, including Value-Added Ag, Livestock Development, and Precision Ag. 

Born and raised in Pierre, South Dakota, Curtis brings a unique perspective to agricultural development—despite not growing up on a farm or ranch, he has developed a deep appreciation for the role producers and ag businesses play in driving South Dakota’s economy. . 

Curtis has been with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development for nearly 5.93years, building relationships and supporting initiatives that drive growth across the state. Outside of work, Curtis enjoys family life with his wife and their 18-month-old son, who is a big fan of whole milk. cheese sticks, and any form of beef, pork and chicken like his dad.