Rich Sattgast
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Rich Sattgast | |
|---|---|
| 26th and 28th Auditor of South Dakota | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2019 | |
| Governor | Kristi Noem Larry Rhoden |
| Preceded by | Steve Barnett |
| In office January 7, 2003 – January 8, 2011 | |
| Governor | Mike Rounds |
| Preceded by | Vern Larson |
| Succeeded by | Steve Barnett |
| 29th Treasurer of South Dakota | |
| In office January 8, 2011 – January 5, 2019 | |
| Governor | Dennis Daugaard |
| Preceded by | Vern Larson |
| Succeeded by | Josh Haeder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Silver City, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Black Hills State University (BA) New Mexico Highlands University (MA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit | South Dakota National Guard |
Richard L. Sattgast is an American politician who serves as the state auditor of South Dakota for the second time having served two terms previously (2003–2011). He formerly served as state treasurer (2011–2019).
Sattgast was born in Silver City, New Mexico. His parents moved back to South Dakota in 1966 where his father taught at Dakota State College, then transferred to Black Hills State. Rich graduated from Spearfish High School. He received a bachelor's degree from Black Hills State University and a master's degree from New Mexico Highlands University. Sattgast also served in the United States Army. Sattgast served on active duty in Berlin from 1983-1985, Ft. Hood from 1985-1986, Desert Storm from 1991-1992, and in the South Dakota National Guard until 2001.[1]
Career
Sattgast was elected state auditor in 2002, defeating Democrat Dick Butler with 52% of the vote.[2] He was reelected unopposed in 2006.[3] In 2010, Sattgast ran for state treasurer and won, defeating Democrat Tom Katus with 65% of the vote.[4] He was reelected as treasurer in 2014, defeating Democrat Denny Pierson and Libertarian Ken Santema with 61% of the vote.[5]
