
About PEDCO
PEDCO’s mission is to stimulate, diversify and escalate the economy of the greater Pierre area.
First formed in 1980 as Pierre Unlimited, the Pierre Economic Development Corporation has been involved in many aspects of Pierre’s growth. The Ramkota RiverCentre, Runnings Farm & Fleet Distribution Center, the new South Dakota Governor’s Residence and Eagle Creek Software Services are all examples of an enthusiastic board of directors and hundreds of dedicated volunteers united in the cause of building a better Pierre.
PEDCO is committed to expanding the area’s economy through diversification of employment opportunities. Companies considering expansion or relocation will find no red tape, supportive government and a workforce ethic offering the highest level of quality, reliability and productivity.
Incentives, financing, wage and labor studies, facilities, training and a cost comparison of doing business in Pierre are all bundled together to make the site selection process easy.
For more information, E-mail PEDCO
2025 Executive Board
Mary Lehecka-Nelson – Chair
Sen. Mike Rounds Regional Office
Kim Easland – Secretary
American Bank & Trust
Dustin Christopherson – Treasurer
SD HEFA
Trustee – Andy Hubbart, Past Chair
BankWest
Trustee – Doug Abraham
May, Adam, Gerdes, Thompson Law Firm
Trustee – Zach Clark
Clark Insurance
Trustee – Gordon Woods
SD Intrastate Pipeline
2025 Board of Directors
Bobbie Country
SD Dept. of Labor
Gaylon Gerber
All-Around Graphix
Josh Larson
Avera St. Mary’s Hospital
Dawn Morris
Morris Inc.
Tina VanCamp
First Dakota National Bank
Liaisons - Annual Appointments
Scott Neu
Chamber of Commerce
Jamie Huizenga
Pierre City Commission
Kristi Honeywell
Pierre City Administrator
Tom Rounds
Hughes County Commission
Administration
Jim Protexter
Chief Operating Officer
Anne Norden
Office Manager
PEDCO
Jim Protexter, Chief Operating Officer
800 West Dakota Avenue
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Phone: 605-224-6610
Toll Free: 800-962-2034
Mobile: 605-280-6162