University Leadership

Executive Council

The following individuals comprise the Executive Council and provide leadership to South Dakota Mines.

Executive Council generally meets once a week. If you have any questions or topics you would like to bring to the attention of Executive Council, please email president@sdsmt.edu.

Rankin, James

James Rankin, PhD, PE
President

Roberts, Lance

Lance Roberts, PhD
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Spindle, William

William Spindle, EdD
Vice President of Finance and Administration

Davis, Ralph

Ralph Davis, PhD
Vice President for Research

Dlugos, Joseph

Joseph Dlugos, PhD
Associate Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students

Roberts, Jerilyn

Jerilyn C. Roberts
Associate Vice President for Facilities, Risk, and Services

O'Neill, Kelsey

Kelsey O'Neill
Associate Vice President for Human Resources

Krueger, Paul

Paul Krueger
CEO, Center for Alumni Relations & Advancement

Lueken, Joel

Joel Lueken
Director of Athletics

Brentlinger, Ann

Ann Brentlinger
Director of Marketing and Communications

Herman, Jade

Jade Herman, EdD
Chief of Staff, Office of the President

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