Rich Sattgast

Rich Sattgast
26th and 28th Auditor of South Dakota
Incumbent
Assumed office January 5, 2019
Governor	Kristi Noem
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	Spearfish, South Dakota, U.S.
Political 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).

Early life and education

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.

Career

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.

Personal life

Sattgast and his wife, Donna, have four children.

External links

• State Treasurer website