Rich Sattgast
| Rich Sattgast | |
|---|---|
| Treasurer of South Dakota | |
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Assumed office January 8, 2011 |
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| Governor | Dennis Daugaard |
| Preceded by | Vern Larson |
| Auditor of South Dakota | |
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In office January 7, 2003 – January 8, 2011 |
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| Governor | Mike Rounds |
| Preceded by | Vern Larson |
| Succeeded by | Steve Barnett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Spearfish, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education |
Black Hills State University (BA) New Mexico Highlands University (MA) |
Richard L. "Rich" Sattgast is an American Republican politician who currently serves as the state treasurer of South Dakota.
Sattgast was born in Spearfish, South Dakota, graduating 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 and in the South Dakota National Guard.
Sattgast was elected state auditor in 2002, defeating Democrat Dick Butler with 52% of the vote. He was reelected unopposed in 2006. In 2010, Sattgast ran for state treasurer and won, defeating Democrat Tom Katus with 65% of the vote. He was reelected as treasurer in 2014, defeating Democrat Denny Pierson and Libertarian Ken Santema with 61% of the vote.
Sattgast and his wife, Donna, have 4 children: Tony, Kim, Ashley, and Chase.
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