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Josh Haeder

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Josh Haeder
30th Treasurer of South Dakota
Assumed office
January 5, 2019
GovernorKristi Noem
Preceded byRich Sattgast
Personal details
Born (1980-09-19) September 19, 1980 (age 43)
Huron, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAmanda Haeder
Children2
EducationCapella University (BS)
Point Park University (MA)
WebsiteOfficial website

Joshua R. Haeder (born September 19, 1980) is an American businessman and politician from the state of South Dakota. He is the South Dakota State Treasurer.

Early life and career

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Haeder is from Huron, South Dakota.[1] Haeder was the managing partner of Haeder Organization, LLC based in Huron, SD. Haeder Organization is a property management and real estate investment company. Haeder served 4+12 years as the Northeast Director for U.S. Senator Mike Rounds who is a member of the Banking Committee.[2]

Haeder's experience includes time as the chief operating officer for a national, non-profit credit counseling agency that assists individuals and families considering bankruptcy. He also spent several years in business and agricultural banking management. Haeder's education includes a B.S. in Public Safety Management and a M.A. in Intelligence and Global Security.[3]

Political career

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Haeder served as a regional director for U.S. Senator Mike Rounds.[4]

In the 2018 elections, Haeder ran for South Dakota State Treasurer.[1] He won the election with 62% of the vote, defeating Democrat Aaron Matson.[5] Haeder ran for reelection in the 2022 elections and defeated John Cunningham, 68% to 32%.[6]

Personal life

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Haeder and his wife Amanda have two daughters, Maggie and Laikyn. In his spare time, Haeder is a public address announcer for sporting activities, enjoys practicing mixed martial arts, pheasant hunting, fishing and watching Minnesota Twins baseball.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Huron man announces bid for S.D. state treasurer". Argusleader.com. Associated Press. March 21, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  2. ^ "About the Treasurer". Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  3. ^ "About the Treasurer". Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  4. ^ "Rounds hires state staff". Argusleader.com. December 2, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  5. ^ "Republicans sweep other statewide offices | Local". rapidcityjournal.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  6. ^ "Gov. Kristi Noem secures second term with big win over Jamie Smith".
  7. ^ "About the Treasurer". Retrieved January 31, 2020.
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Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for South Dakota State Treasurer
2018, 2022
Most recent
Political offices
Preceded by Treasurer of South Dakota
2019–present
Incumbent