Executive 
Director
Kristie (Kris) Jacobsen became Executive Director on July 1, 2021, previously serving as administrative support since December 2004. She is responsible for implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the organizations as defined by the Boards of Directors by providing direction and administration of all association activities, programs, policies and financial operations to advance the missions and goals of the associations.
Deputy Director
Holli Hennies joined the association on May 1st 2025, and serves as the Deputy Director of the South Dakota Association of County Commissioners and County Officials. Holli previously served as the Commission Manager to the Pennington County, SD Board of County Commissioners. Holli served over 15 years in this role as the principal resource for the five-member, part-time elected Board of County Commissioners. She contributes to the management of both associations with indepth county knowledge and understanding of local government practices and procedures.
Research Director
Kade Haley became Research Director on May 1st, 2025. His duties include creating and compiling county data. He also serves as the co-editor/proof-reader on all Association publications, planning, promoting, coordinating and executing meetings, conferences, and workshops. Also included are handling and fulfilling requests for Association information and materials, as well as serving as system administrator for the Association database. Relentless in his passion to help others and a true sophophile, his unique skillset allows him to examine issues from numerous perspectives and implement increasingly effective solutions.
