University Leadership

Executive Council

The following individuals comprise the Executive Council and provide leadership to South Dakota Mines.

Brian Tande, PhD

President
Lance Roberts, PhD

Provostand Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jason Simmons

Vice President for Finance
Laurie Anderson, PhD

Vice President forResearch
Joseph Dlugos, PhD

Associate Vice President for Student Development andDean of Students
Jerilyn C. Roberts

Vice President for Operations
Jade Herman, EdD

Associate Vice President for External Affairs, Office of the President
Melissa Hart

Director ofHuman Resources
David Crum

Director ofAthletics
Marc Vaillancourt

Chief Executive Officer,
Center for Alumni Relations & Advancement (CARA)

University Advisory Board University Cabinet