… Roland J. Jensen 1982 Distinguished EngineerLake NordenMechanical Engineering 1959 Roland J. Jensen went on to earn an M.S. in industrial management from the University of Minnesota in 1963 after his graduation from South Dakota State College. His career began with Northern States Power Comp. (NSP) where he rose to senior vice-president of power supply. He was responsible for the engineering, construction and operation of NSP’s power plants, transmission lines and … and Finance," "Who’s Who in Engineering," "Who’s Who in the Upper Midwest" and "Who’s Who in Technology Today" and was a member of many professional and honor societies. He was a registered professional engineer in the states of South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. In 1993, he received the prestigious James N. Landis Medal from the American …
… Ida Slocum 2015 Eminent HomemakerBrookings To celebrate her eightieth birthday this year, Ida Slocum went zip lining in Hawaii. The long time Brookings County resident attributes her health and energy to keeping busy. … State University's McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center, organizing quilt shows, paying 4-H members' way to state camp or judging 4-H Achievement Day exhibits. When Slocum commits to something, she's all in. "I like to help people if I can. So much has been done for me and my family that I feel it's my turn to give back," modestly explains the 2015 … Office, worked as secretary for Brookings High School and spent more than 20 years working in the Brookings County Abstract Office. She was elected to serve as the Brookings County Register of Deeds in 1994. She retired at 72 after serving three terms as Register of Deeds. "I have always been fascinated by numbers and legal descriptions, and enjoyed my work but …
… as "an eternal optimist who gets as much out of life as possible." This description fits Erna very well. Born and raised on a Douglas County farm near Armour, Putnam serves her community in many different areas. She serves on the city council, was a candidate for city mayor, and was the chairman of the Armour Centennial Committee in 1986. Erna has been a member of the Douglas County Extension Board and is currently president of the Douglas County Fair Board. She is active in the Cancer Society, the Historical Society, Deputy Register of Deeds and the bridge club. Putnam is active in Extension Homemakers and has held offices at the club, district, area and state levels including president of the South Dakota Extension Homemakers Council for three years. She also served as editor of the council's news publication. In 1976, the Douglas County Extension …
… Adolph Fejfar 2020 Distinguished EngineerTaborElectrical Engineering 1959 Adolph Fejfar retired in 2018 after a career of more than 50 years in ground and aviation systems, becoming the international expert on a synchronous military communication system now used by 48 countries. He worked full time with the …
… Milo A. Dudden 1980 Distinguished EngineerClear LakeMechanical Engineering 1941 Milo A. Dudden participated in the graduate student program at Westinghouse Manufacturing Co., in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh … and worked as a test engineer, chief engineer and supervisor before starting his own firm, Gas and Mechanical Laboratories, Inc. in Los Angeles in 1958. The primary purpose of his company was to assist manufacturers, inventors and others in the design and development of safe products, particularly those that are gas-fired, electrically powered or solid fuel burning. Dudden served as president of his firm which was recognized throughout the U.S. and the world. The firm had more than 50 regular clients in the U.S. and 15 in foreign countries such as Taiwan, Japan, England, Belgium, France, Denmark, Spain, Austria and Yugoslavia. He was a member of a number of …
… Doris Heine 1989 Eminent HomemakerClay Doris Heine of Vermillion believes in putting the needs of her family and community first. She worked as a registered nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton before marrying her husband, Francis. Heine is working to become relicensed in nursing. This eminent homemaker is a woman of many … Extension Club. She has been a 4-H Leader for 13 years and has held several offices in the Clay County Leader's Association. Her other volunteer activities include assisting with the open class exhibits and judging at the Clay County Fair. She has served as a volunteer worker in various community enterprises, and is a CYO Sunday School teacher. She has been …
… Albert Hill 1931 Eminent FarmerHanson Albert Hill was born in Vermillion County, Illinois, in 1869. As a young man he worked in the railway mail service for three years. Then he entered the implement business with his brother, W. S. Hill, in Alexandria, South Dakota. Although the implement … touch with agriculture, he felt that he wanted to be a farmer himself, so in 1899 he bought a farm near Alexandria. He decided to go into the purebred cattle business and purchased registered Herefords. The raising and selling of purebred Hereford cattle became his chief business. Hill took a keen interest in the livestock industry of the state. He acted as … home farm of 480 acres were three sons, one daughter. Hill was never a candidate for public office in his life, but in 1930 he was elected president of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Hanson County. inline--left … Albert Hill …
… Hugh Ingalls 2016 Eminent Farmer/RancherMeade Hugh Ingalls, 86, got his start ranching with a registered Black Angus heifer his dad, Lawrence, gave him in 1942. Ingalls was a timid … generation of Ingalls to raise registered Black Angus. The breed is traditional for the family, but as a kid, they were the ones that didn’t have horns or get sun burnt bags, and by comparison they are a good milking cow and good mothers. The family is credited by the American Angus Association with having the longest continual history of registered Black Angus in …
… Robert Foster 2005 Eminent FarmerBrookings Robert Foster has farmed near Brookings since 1953. He is an excellent farmer and a leading conservationist. Since the 1950s,Foster has installed more than a mile of terraces, two acres of grassed waterways, 50 acres of contour farming, a farm pond and implemented other conservation practices. His farm … and visitors, including U.S. House Majority Leader Tip O'Neill. In 1972 he was honored as the Outstanding Conservationist for South Dakota. He has also been a very active leader and community servant, dedicating a combined total 85 years as supervisor of the Aurora Township Board, chairman of the Brookings County Planning Board, and chairman of the Brookings …
… Harold Anderson 1989 Eminent FarmerHyde Harold Anderson of Highmore runs a 4,950 acre ranch with 250 cows and 600 Rambouillet ewes. The ranch was started in 1920 by his father. After attending ag school in Brookings, Harold came home to the ranch and gradually took it over. The Andersons started a registered Hereford herd in 1941 and hosted many high selling bull sales over the years. Most of the sales were in the top ten in the nation on price per number of bulls sold. Because …