The South Dakota Municipal League recently inducted 21 individuals from across the state into their Hall of Fame– and 11 of them have worked for the City of Pierre.
The SDML Hall of Fame honors elected and appointed officials and employees who have served municipalities in South Dakota for 20 or more years.
Municipal League Executive Director Sara Rankin said this year’s inductees represent excellent leaders that have improved their communities and the lives of their neighbors through their service.
Pierre city employees earning the honor were:
- Brandon Boyd, Patrol Sergeant, 22 years
- Chris Classen, Carpenter, 20 years
- Laurie Gronlund, Human Resources Director, 27 years
- Devin Harris, Superintendent, 26 years
- Jason Jones, Chief of Police, 25 years
- Corey Lafave, Maintenance Technician, 20 years
- Cole Martin, Detective Sergeant, 20 years
- Brad Palmer, Utilities Director, 21 years
- Dusty Pelle, Captain, 21 years
- Cory Schwartz, Lead Lineman, 24 years
- Keith Stanek, Golf Mechanic, 22 years
Inductees were recognized earlier this month (Oct. 2, 2025) during organization’s Annual Conference in Pierre.
Along with the city employees from Pierre, 2025 SDML Hall of Fame inductees include (grouped by city):
Aberdeen
- Robin Jay Bobzien, City Manager, 31 years
Beresford
- Jerry Zeimetz, City Administrator, 30 years
Colman
- Grant Groos, Maintenance Supervisor, 23 years
Egan
- Jerome C. Olson, City Council Member, 22 years
Harrisburg
- Toby Huizenga, Public Works Director, 20 years
Mitchell
- Marilyn Jansen, Accounting and Administrative Technician, 20 years
- Daniel Kopfmann, Police Officer, 20 years
- Erika Miller, Payroll/Accounts Receivable Specialist, 21 years
Spearfish
- Lee Alberts, Mechanic, 20 years
- Gary Lillehaug, Hydro Electric Plant (Subject Matter Expert), 20 years
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