Gov. Rhoden Announces Marcia Hultman as Senior Advisor

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September 1, 2026

Contact: Josie Harms

Gov. Rhoden Announces Marcia Hultman as Senior Advisor

Kendra Ringstmeyer Named Interim DLR Secretary

PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that current Department of Labor and Regulations (DLR) Secretary Marcia Hultman will continue to serve in the Rhoden Administration as a Senior Advisor in his office, effective September 14. Kendra Ringstmeyer will serve as Interim Secretary of DLR.

"South Dakota is an incredible state, and I have an incredible team serving alongside me," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "Marcia brings a new set of skills and expertise that will round out my exceptional policy team and elevate our efforts to keep South Dakota strong, safe, and free."

Marcia Hultman is a native of Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Just like her grandmother and mother before her, Marcia was trained to be a teacher. She taught school in Hot Springs, Custer, and Rapid City before joining state government in 1997. Hultman had served in a variety of leadership roles with DLR for seventeen years before taking the role of DLR Secretary in 2014. Marcia received a bachelor's degree in education from Black Hills State University.

"I am honored by the trust Governor Rhoden has placed in me. I have great respect for his leadership and look forward to contributing to his mission," said Marcia Hultman. "As a Senior Advisor, I will bring my years of experience, belief in relationship building, foundation in education, and capacity to learn to the position."

Marcia Hultman and her husband, Brian, live in Pierre. Hultman enjoys reading, gardening, and all things baking-related. You can find a photo of her here.

"I have the utmost respect for Secretary Hultman, as do her colleagues, state legislators, key stakeholders, and the team at DLR. She leads with civility and approaches solving problems with an open mind," said Mackenzie Decker, Chief of Staff for Governor Larry Rhoden. "She brings needed strengths to our office and leaves behind a capable team at DLR who will continue meeting the workforce needs of our state."

Kendra Ringstmeyer, who currently serves as the Director of Workforce Development for DLR, will serve as the interim Secretary. You can find a photo of Ringstmeyer here.

Kendra has made a career in workforce development, with 15 years at DLR. She currently serves as the Workforce Development Director at DLR where she focuses on building partnerships that bridge gaps and create opportunities for individuals to engage in the workforce and contribute to their community. She holds a bachelor's degree from Southwest Minnesota State University and a master's in Public Administration from University of South Dakota.

Kendra and her husband, Phil, are both natives of Winner, SD. They have raised three daughters in the Pierre area.

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