The Governor's Team

First Lady Sandy Rhoden

Sandra June Trudy Rhoden (nee Murphy) was born in Philip, South Dakota to Francis (Knute) and Marlyn Murphy. She is second of five children. She married Larry Rhoden in 1981. Sandy served as 2nd Lady of South Dakota from 2019 to 2025. more...

Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen

Tony Venhuizen is a lifelong South Dakotan. He serves as the 40th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota. An Armour native, Venhuizen earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and history from South Dakota State University in 2005 and his juris doctorate from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law in 2008. He was a 2004 recipient of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. more...