PIERRE — The sudden passing of Greg Dean of Pierre is being noted in both the worlds of politics and sports. Dean had an impact on South Dakota policy, working as a lobbyist and at one time a senior policy advisor to Governors George Mickelson, Walter Dale Miller and Bill Jankow. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden says Dean was one of the first lobbyists he met at the State Capitol…
Rhoden called for a moment of silence in honor of Dean before the South Dakota Senate started bill hearings Thursday. Pastor Craig Wexler of Pierre’s Lutheran Memorial Church is the Chief Chaplain of the Senate…
Wexler, in prayer told Senator’s that Dean’s death should be a reminder that every day is a gift…
In October, Dean took the role of Governmental Affairs Specialist for the South Dakota Rural Electric Association. He also served a Director of Industry Relations for the South Dakota Telecommunications Association for 22 years.
