Gov. Rhoden Appoints Dave Rozenboom and Jim Scull to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education

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November 13, 2026

Contact: Josie Harms

Gov. Rhoden Appoints Dave Rozenboom and Jim Scull to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education

PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Dave Rozenboom and Jim Scull to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.

"Our technical colleges are some of the strongest in the nation - they consistently set students up for success and prepare our kids and grandkids to pursue their dream career right here in South Dakota," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "Dave and Jim are insightful leaders who will play a key role in ensuring our students continue to receive quality education for generations to come."

Dave Rozenboom is the President of First PREMIER Bank since 2011 and has enjoyed a 41-year banking career, all in South Dakota. He grew up on a family farm in central Iowa and is a 1985 graduate of Dordt University. Dave has served in a variety of community leadership roles, including as a current board member of the SD Chamber of Commerce & Industry and as past chairman of the Forward Sioux Falls Joint Venture Management Committee, the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, and the South Dakota Bankers Association.

"It is a privilege to appointed by Governor Rhoden to the SD Board of Technical Education. I attended the press conference when the Build Dakota Scholarship Fund was announced in 2017. Since that time, the growth of our technical education system in South Dakota and the impact to students and employers across the state has been incredible," said Dave Rozenboom. "I look forward to working with my fellow board members, our staff, and the college leadership teams to build on our strong foundation and sustain this positive momentum into the future!"

Dave and his wife, Tammy, have been married for 42 years and are blessed with four married children and 11 grandchildren. His hobbies include golf, pheasant hunting, and time spent together with family and friends at Lake Madison. You can find a photo of him here.

James L. Scull Jr. comes from a family of construction professionals. He is currently involved in the business of general construction, site work and utility construction, development, ranching, and multiple real estate ownership and investment ventures. James served three years in the Army, including a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam. Upon his return, he enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and graduated in December 1974. James is active in numerous community organizations, charitable events, economic development affairs, agriculture, and city and state political events.

"I am very honored and proud to serve as a board member of the SD Board of Technical Education. I've always been a great supporter of technical education for those who wish to get ahead quickly and a four-year college degree wasn't for them," said Jim Scull. "With South Dakota having one of the strongest technical education programs in the country, I'm proud to be part of its future success."

In his free time, Jim enjoys spending time with his six grandchildren and hunting, possessing an impressive trophy room with several hundred animals. You can find a picture of him here.

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