The South Dakota House of Representatives convenes on Feb. 5, 2024. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced a legislative appointment Tuesday to fill a position representing the northeastern corner of the state.
Rhoden appointed Nick Fosness, a Republican from Britton, to the state House of Representatives seat that was vacated in May when then-Rep. Chris Reder, R-Warner, resigned.
“Nick Fosness is a true South Dakotan,” Rhoden said in a news release. “He believes in the importance of hard work, community and resilience – values that are essential to our state’s way of life. I am confident that his leadership will help us keep South Dakota strong, safe, and free.”
Fosness served as the CEO of Marshall County Hospital Healthcare Center Avera for the last 13 years and is the vice president and incoming chair of the board of directors for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations. He spent nine years serving on his local school board, including seven as president.
“I’m honored by Governor Rhoden’s faith in me, and I look forward to working on issues that help my neighbors,” Fosness said in the news release.
Fosness will represent District 1, which includes areas in Brown, Day, Marshall and Roberts counties.
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