Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Development Representative
Sheldon Jensen has been a Development Representative with the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development since July 2025. He currently supports businesses and communities in the Southeast South Dakota service area. He manages various attraction, expansion, and retention projects for businesses throughout the state. In his role, Sheldon also serves as GOED’s lead for the Bioscience Industry.
Prior to working with SD GOED, Sheldon served as the Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Dell Rapids, SD, and an Economic Development Manager with the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance. During this time, Sheldon served on the Southeast South Dakota Tourism Board of Directors and was a Bob Ady Scholar with the Mid-American Economic Development Council.
Sheldon holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Government and Economics from Augustana University. Sheldon is actively enrolled in the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute and pursuing a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation. Sheldon was honored as a member of the Sioux Falls Business “30 under 30” in 2025 and he is a proud Eagle Scout.