Commissioners

Bill Abernathy
Commissioner since December 1, 2001
Email: abernathybill19@yahoo.com
Bill is the Commission Liaison for the Ambulance Board, Central SD Enhancement District and Municipal Solid Waste.
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 the Highway Department, Rail Authority, and Weed Board.
Connie Hohn
Commissioner since January 7, 2019
Email: clhohn86@gmail.com
Connie is the Commission Liaison for the Commission Office, Equalization Office, Legislative, & Finance Office.
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 Courthouse Buildings, PEDCO, States Attorney, Planning & Zoning, and the Rail Authority.
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 Expo Board, Courthouse Maintenance/Security, River City Transit, and Human Resources.
Lori Jacobson - County Manager
Email: lori.jacobson@co.hughes.sd.us
104 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7477
FAX 773-7347