Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed Britton resident Nick Fosness to serve in the South Dakota House of Representatives for District 1, effective immediately.
Fosness takes over the seat previously held by Republican Chris Reder of Warner, who resigned earlier this year.
“Nick Fosness is a true South Dakotan. He believes in the importance of hard work, community, and resilience – values that are essential to our state’s way of life,” said Governor Rhoden. “I am confident that his leadership will help us keep South Dakota strong, safe, and free.”
Fosness brings a wide range of leadership experience to the role. He has served as CEO of Marshall County Healthcare Center Avera for more than 13 years and is the current Vice President and incoming Chair of the Board of Directors for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations. In addition to his healthcare work, he served nine years on his local school board, including seven years as board president.
“I’m honored by Governor Rhoden’s faith in me, and I look forward to working on issues that help my neighbors,” Fosness said.
Nick and his wife, Jenny, live in Britton and have four children. Check back in next week’s Journal for more information.
