South Dakota Housing Welcomes New Board Member

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Executive Director Chas Olson has recently announced the appointment of Shauna Sheets to the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDH) Board of Commissioners. Sheets was appointed by former Governor Noem and recently attended her first meeting due to the board's meeting schedule.

Sheets is a broker associate at Keller Williams Realty Black Hills. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

“We’re excited to welcome Shauna to the board,” said Chas Olson, Executive Director. “Her real estate expertise brings a valuable perspective that will complement the strengths of our current commissioners and play a key role in advancing affordable housing across the state.”

Sheets and her husband, David, have three grown children and two grandchildren.

“I am looking forward to contributing to SDH board with my experience as a Realtor and understanding the need for affordable housing,” said Sheets. “I am honored that Gov. Noem appointed me before her departure to serve as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.”

Sheets has volunteered for several organizations within her community including the Governor’s Board of Military Affairs, Memorial Christian School Board of Directors, Pennington County Republican Party Board of Directors, and PennCo Republican Women Board of Directors.

Sheets joins current commissioners Jonathan Guenthner of Mitchell, Rick Hohn of Watertown, Alex Jensen of Sioux Falls, Mark Roby of Watertown, Preston Steele of Huron and Chairman Scott Erickson of Sioux Falls.

SDH’s commissioners are appointed by the Governor and serve to establish policy for the organization and oversee its operations.

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About South Dakota Housing

South Dakota Housing Development Authority was created by the South Dakota Legislature in 1973 with a stated mission to provide opportunities for quality, affordable housing for South Dakotans. South Dakota Housing is a self-supporting, nonprofit entity known for our commitment for providing innovative financing solutions to create and preserve affordable housing. South Dakota Housing utilizes housing bonds, tax credits, and other federal and state resources to fund housing programs which provide mortgage and downpayment assistance, housing construction and rehabilitation, homelessness prevention, rental assistance, and educational opportunities.

For more information:

Chas Olson, Executive Director, SD Housing, 605.773.3181