Board of Regents Elects New Officers | 4/2/26

MADISON, S.D. - The South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) elected a new slate of officers for the upcoming term.

Jeff Partridge of Rapid City was elected as the new Board President, succeeding Tim Rave, who has held the position since 2023. Partridge is president of Partridge Financial Services and previously served on the Rapid City Common Council and in the South Dakota Legislature, including service on the Joint Appropriations Committee. He was previously serving as Board Vice President.

"I'm grateful for the thoughtful leadership of our previous Board presidents and the solid foundation they established," said Regent Partridge. "I am eager to focus on the future, making decisions and implementing changes now to guarantee ongoing success for future generations."

Randy Frederick of Hayti was elected Board Vice President. Frederick served 12 years in the South Dakota Legislature, including six years as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He was appointed to the Board of Regents in 2023 and previously served as Board Secretary.

Miles Beacom of Sioux Falls was elected Board Secretary. Beacom is Chief Executive Officer of PREMIER Bankcard and serves on numerous business, community, and higher education boards. Beacom was appointed to the Board by Governor Rhoden last year.

The newly elected officers will begin their terms upon the conclusion of the Board of Regents' April meeting, held April 1-2, 2026.