About PEDCO

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PEDCO’s mission is to stimulate, diversify and escalate the economy of the greater Pierre area.

First formed in 1980 as Pierre Unlimited, the Pierre Economic Development Corporation has been involved in many aspects of Pierre’s growth. The Ramkota RiverCentre, Runnings Farm & Fleet Distribution Center, the new South Dakota Governor’s Residence and Eagle Creek Software Services are all examples of an enthusiastic board of directors and hundreds of dedicated volunteers united in the cause of building a better Pierre.

PEDCO is committed to expanding the area’s economy through diversification of employment opportunities. Companies considering expansion or relocation will find no red tape, supportive government and a workforce ethic offering the highest level of quality, reliability and productivity.

Incentives, financing, wage and labor studies, facilities, training and a cost comparison of doing business in Pierre are all bundled together to make the site selection process easy.

For more information, E-mail PEDCO

Jim Protexter
Chief Operating Officer
Anne Norden
Office Manager
Mary Lehecka-Nelson
Chair

Sen. Mike Rounds Regional Office

Kim Easland
Secretary

American Bank & Trust

Dustin Christopherson
Treasurer

SD HEFA

Andy Hubbart
Trustee - Past Chair

BankWest

Doug Abraham
Trustee

May, Adam, Gerdes, Thompson Law Firm

Zach Clark
Trustee

Clark Insurance

Gordon Woods
Trustee

SD Intrastate Pipeline

Bobbie Country
Board of Director

SD Dept. of Labor

Gaylon Gerber
Board of Director

All-Around Graphix

Josh Larson
Board of Director

Avera St. Mary’s Hospital

Dawn Morris
Board of Director

Morris Inc.

Tina VanCamp
Board of Director

First Dakota National Bank

Tom Rounds
Liaison

Hughes County Commission

Jamie Huizenga
Liaison

Pierre City Commission

Scott Neu
Liaison

Chamber of Commerce

Kristi Honeywell
Liaison

Pierre City Administrator

PEDCO Members
990 Form