Board Members
meet the board
Authorization:
Chapter 36-4 of the South Dakota Codified Laws
Composition:
Seventeen members appointed by the Governor as follows: (1) Nine physicians licensed in accordance with this chapter; (2) One physician assistant licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4A; (3) One emergency medical services personnel licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4B; (4) One respiratory care practitioner licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4C; (5) One nutritionist or dietician licensed in accordance with chapter 36-10B; (6) One athletic trainer licensed in accordance with chapter 36-29; (7) One occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensed in accordance with chapter 36-31; (8) One genetic counselor licensed in accordance with chapter 36-36; and (9) One individual who is a representative of the public.
Term of Appointment:
Terms shall expire on October 30 on the third year of appointment. No member may serve more than three consecutive full terms.
Frequency of Meetings:
Statute requires 2 annual meetings, however the Board generally holds 4 quarterly meetings per year
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Jennifer L. Tegethoff, MD
President

Christopher Dietrich, MD
Vice President

Brittany Azure Bearstail, MD
Board Member

Scott Blanchard, DO
Board Member

Maurice A. D. Chessmore, MD
Board Member

Cartney Gilkerson, GC
Board Member

Mr. Richard Hainje
Board Member

Natalie Holt, MD
Board Member

Julie Kalahar, OTR/L
Board Member

Kathryn Kassin, PA-C
Board Member

Gary Langerock, NRP
Board Member

Tryg Odney, ATC
Board Member

Clay Pavlis, MD
Board Member

Heather Spies, MD
Board Member

Lisa Stark, RD/LN
Board Member

Rachel Sunne, MD
Board Member
