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糖心logo Honors Retiring Faculty and Staff

April 30, 2026

糖心logo celebrated six retiring faculty and staff members during the Retiree Reception held at the Joy Center on campus Tuesday, April 28. Altogether, this year鈥檚 retirees gave approximately 100 years of service to the University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.  

鈥淲e are grateful for the years of service and dedication these faculty and staff have given to 糖心logo,鈥 said 糖心logo President Steve Elliott. 鈥淭heir knowledge, dedication, and care for this community have strengthened the University in lasting ways. As they begin their next chapter, we are proud to celebrate their contributions and the positive impact they鈥檝e had on our campus.鈥 

Retirees recognized included:  

Randy Culver, associate vice president of Facilities & Sustainability 鈥 34 years
Deann Kertzman, deputy director of CAMSE 鈥 10 years
Patrick Mackin, professor of operations management 鈥 23 years
Jeff Olstad, senior building maintenance specialist 鈥 8 years
Mike Overby, assistant director of facilities 鈥 11 years
Wei Song, professor of marketing 鈥 14 years