The South Dakota Board of Regents has elected a new slate of officers for the upcoming term.
Jeff Partridge of Rapid City was chosen as Board President, succeeding Tim Rave, who served in the role since 2023. Partridge is president of Partridge Financial Services and a former member of the Rapid City Common Council and South Dakota Legislature, including service on the Joint Appropriations Committee. He previously served as the Board’s vice president.
Randy Frederick of Hayti was elected vice president. Frederick served 12 years in the South Dakota Legislature, including six years as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and was appointed to the Board of Regents in 2023.
Miles Beacom of Sioux Falls was elected board secretary. Beacom is CEO of PREMIER Bankcard and was appointed to the board by Governor Larry Rhoden last year.
The newly elected officers will begin their terms following the conclusion of the Board of Regents’ April 1–2, 2026 meeting.
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