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Members

Haven Stuck - Rapid City SD

Haven grew up on a grain and livestock farm near Mellette in northern Spink County. They raised registered Angus cattle and grew wheat, corn and other grains. He attended SDSU, was a member of the livestock and meats judging teams earning numerous awards and received a degree in Animal Science. After serving in the Army with the 3d Armored Division in Germany he returned to SDSU and obtained a master’s degree in economics. From there he received a law degree at USD and embarked on a law practice in Rapid City specializing in real estate and business.

In 1982 Haven started a commercial cow/calf ranch which he operates south of New Underwood with his daughter Taylor. He is a member of the Western SD Buckaroos and Custer’s Trail Riders and has been active with the Central States Fair and Black Hills Stock Show, receiving the Silver Spur Award in 2023. Haven has also been active with the Agriculture and Natural Resources Alliance which meets monthly in Rapid City to promote Agriculture.

Jake Longbrake - Dupree, SD

Jesse “Jake” Longbrake was born in Eagle Butte, SD and grew up south of Dupree on Ash Creek. In 1985, he moved north of Dupree near Thunder Butte Creek. He is a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and has lived in Ziebach County all his life except for 20 months attending SEAVTS in Sioux Falls.

Jake, and his wife, Cindy, have sons, Dakota and Rocky – along with 3 granddaughters and 3 grandsons. Hopefully some of them want to be a “cowboy” and stay ranching with cattle and horses.

Jake has been involved with cattle and horses his entire life and respects the brand laws in South Dakota – following the footsteps of his parents Pete and Faye Longbrake.

Jake believes he can make rational decisions and serve the Brand Board with dignity. Jake stated, “Brand Enforcement is part of law enforcement, and both are in place for people’s protection of life and property”. He is thankful for the appointment – stating “People in South Dakota have a right to the Board’s protection”.

Jarrod Johnson - Garretson, SD

Jarrod Johnson has been involved in agriculture for many years and held numerous leadership roles throughout his life.

Jarrod previously served as School and Public Lands Commissioner, was a member of the South Dakota Investment Council, and a representative on the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission.

Within the world of ag he has served as past President of the Sioux Basin Cattlemen’s Association, was on the board of directors of South Dakota Agriculture and Rural Leadership, the property rights chairman of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association, and a member representative of Agriculture United for South Dakota.

Jarrod is a brand holder and ranches with his wife, Nancy, in both Minnehaha and Meade counties.

Kory Bierle- Midland, SD

Bio coming shortly.

Ross Cuny- Buffalo Gap, SD

Bio coming shortly.