Josh Haeder
{{Short description|American businessman and politician}}
{{for multi|the American baseball player|Josh Hader|the American politician in California|Josh Harder}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
|name = Josh Haeder
|office = 30th Treasurer of South Dakota
|governor = Kristi Noem
Larry Rhoden
|term_start = January 5, 2019
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|predecessor = Rich Sattgast
|successor =
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1980|9|19}}
|birth_place = Huron, South Dakota, U.S.
|death_date =
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|party = Republican
|spouse = Amanda Haeder
|children = 2
|education = Capella University (BS)
Point Park University (MA)
}}
Joshua R. Haeder (born September 19, 1980) is an American businessman and politician from the state of South Dakota. He is the South Dakota State Treasurer.
Early life and career
Haeder is from Huron, South Dakota. Haeder was the managing partner of Haeder Organization, LLC based in Huron, SD. Haeder Organization is a property management and real estate investment company. Haeder served {{frac|4|1|2}} years as the Northeast Director for U.S. Senator Mike Rounds who is a member of the Banking Committee.{{cite web|url=http://www.sdtreasurer.gov/about/treasurer.aspx |title=About the Treasurer | access-date=January 31, 2020}}
Haeder's experience includes time as the chief operating officer for a national, non-profit credit counseling agency that assists individuals and families considering bankruptcy. He also spent several years in business and agricultural banking management. Haeder's education includes a B.S. in Public Safety Management and a M.A. in Intelligence and Global Security.{{cite web|url=http://www.sdtreasurer.gov/about/treasurer.aspx |title=About the Treasurer | access-date=January 31, 2020}}
Political career
Haeder served as a regional director for U.S. Senator Mike Rounds.{{cite web|url=https://www.argusleader.com/story/davidmontgomery/2014/12/02/rounds-state-staff/19779341/ |title=Rounds hires state staff |publisher=Argusleader.com |date=December 2, 2014 |access-date=November 15, 2018}}
In the 2018 elections, Haeder ran for South Dakota State Treasurer.{{cite news|agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2017/03/21/huron-man-announces-bid-sd-state-treasurer/99444256/ |title=Huron man announces bid for S.D. state treasurer |publisher=Argusleader.com |date=March 21, 2017 |access-date=November 8, 2018}} He won the election with 62% of the vote, defeating Democrat Aaron Matson.{{cite web|url=https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/republicans-sweep-other-statewide-offices/article_c7ea3aba-fea3-565b-a2f2-3a6b6f0d916d.html |title=Republicans sweep other statewide offices | Local |publisher=rapidcityjournal.com |date=November 6, 2018 |access-date=November 15, 2018}} Haeder ran for reelection in the 2022 elections and defeated John Cunningham, 68% to 32%.{{cite web | url=https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2022/11/09/south-dakota-governor-kristi-noem-wins-second-term-ap/69614422007/ | title=Gov. Kristi Noem secures second term with big win over Jamie Smith }}
Personal life
Haeder and his wife Amanda have two daughters, Maggie and Laikyn. In his spare time, Haeder is a public address announcer for sporting activities, enjoys practicing mixed martial arts, pheasant hunting, fishing and watching Minnesota Twins baseball.{{cite web|url=http://www.sdtreasurer.gov/about/treasurer.aspx |title=About the Treasurer | access-date=January 31, 2020}}
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Category:Capella University alumni
Category:People from Huron, South Dakota
Category:Point Park University alumni
Category:South Dakota Republicans
Category:21st-century South Dakota politicians
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