Rhoden appoints Sioux Falls Businessman to fill the former legislative place of the Governor’s Lieutenant – South Dakota Searchlight

Governor Larry Rodin has appointed Jack Kolbek, a former state senator of Siu Falls, in the open place of South Dakota’s house for district 13, which includes parts of the cities of Lincoln and passing.

The headquarters were released recently when Rodin chose reporter Tony Venhuzen to serve as a lieutenant Governor after Rodin inherited Governor Christ Nov as she left to become secretary of the Federal Department of Internal Security.

Born announced Kolbeck’s appointment in a statement on Wednesday night.

“I have been working with Jack for years as chairman of the State Senate,” Rodin said. “He has a stable head on his shoulders and will be a strong partner to keep South Dakota strong, safe and free.”

Kolbeck served in the Senate 13 in 2017 to 2024, including as a majority whip from 2023 to 2024. He has been working for more than 50 years in the malt industry and is the main account manager of the 2002 distribution accounts.