January 14, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Mark Johnston at 773-3212

Gov. Rounds appoints District 11 House seat

PIERRE -- Gov. Mike Rounds today announced the appointment of Keri K. Weems to the vacant District 11 House seat.  Gov. Rounds appointed Rep. Mike Jaspers to a Senate seat vacancy which was created when Sen. Mitch Richter resigned in early December to pursue other interests.

“Keri has the knowledge, skills and abilities to serve District 11 well,” said Gov. Rounds on the appointment.  

Weems, of Sioux Falls, served as City Councilor and Deputy Mayor of Brookings from 1999-2002.  She has professional experience in purchasing and material control management.  She holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota and an undergraduate degree from South Dakota State University.

She has been a member of the National Association of Purchasing Managers, the American Production and Inventory Control Society, and Toastmasters International.    

District 11 serves Lincoln and Minnehaha counties.

-30-