Commissioners

Bill Abernathy

Commissioner since December 1, 2001
Email: abernathybill19@yahoo.com

Bill is the Commission Liaison for the Veteran Service Office, Central Enhancement District, Expo Board, Emergency Management, and the Sheriff's Office.

Randy Brown

Commissioner since January 4, 2021
Email: Brown7119@gmail.com

Randy was elected in the November 2020 General Election and took office on January 4, 2021. He is the Commission Liaison for Hughes County Rail Authority, Weed & Pest, Highway Dept., HC Jail, States Attorney, Ambulance Board, River City Transit, County Manager, and Finance.

Connie Hohn

Commissioner since January 7, 2019
Email: connie.hohn@co.hughes.sd.us

Connie is the Commission Liaison for Finance, Human Resource, Legislative, Courthouse Maintenance, Equalization, and Veteran Services.

Tom Rounds

Commissioner since January 4, 2021
Email: ttrounds@gmail.com

Tom was elected in the November 2020 General Election and took office on January 4, 2021. He is the Commission Liaison for Planning & Zoning, PEDCO, Rail Authority, County Manager, Courthouse Maintenance, Equalization, Sheriff, Central Enhancement District, Finance, HC Jail, and Legislative.

Rob Fines

Commissioner since January 3, 2023
Email: robfines4@gmail.com

Rob was elected in the June 2022 Primary Election and took office on January 3, 2023. Rob is the Commission Liaison for Ambulance Board, River City Transit, Emergency Management, Expo Board, Planning & Zoning, PEDCO, Weed & Pest, Highway, and Human Resource.

Lori Jacobson - County Manager

Email: lori.jacobson@co.hughes.sd.us
104 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7477