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South Dakota AIB Board Members

Brian Nagel, Chair - Avon, SD

Board Chair and Livestock Feeder

Bryan was appointed to the Animal Industry Board on July 1, 1994. Bryan operates a feed yard with his wife Angela in Avon, SD (in southeast SD). He is a SDSU alumni and past president of the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association. He has been BQA certified since its inception here in SD.

Lynn Boadwine, Vice Chair - Baltic, SD

Board Vice-Chair and Dairy Producer

Lynn was appointed to the Animal Industry Board on July 1, 1997. Lynn operates Boadwine Farms, Inc., in Baltic SD. Lynn is a graduate of SDSU and has been active in many industry organizations during his career including 17 years as a director for Land O Lakes Inc.

Josh Kitzan - Nisland, SD

Sheepman

Josh was appointed to the Animal Industry Board on October 23, 2018.

Kevin Larson - Aberdeen, SD

Owner-Operator Auction

Kevin was appointed to the Animal Industry Board on January 16, 2024.

Scot Eisenbraun - Wall, SD

Cattleman

Scot was appointed to the Animal Industry Board on January 20, 2025.

Steve Rommererim - Alcester, SD

Hog Producer

Steve was appointed to the Animal Industry Board on February 11, 2013. Steve operates a diversified farm near Alcester, SD which includes corn, soybeans, alfalfa; a wean to finish swine operation and a cow/calf enterprise. Steve has served in a number of leadership roles in state agricultural organizations, including a recent term as president of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council, National Pork Board and US Animal Health Association. Steve received his BS in Animal Science from SDSU.