University Leadership
Executive Council
The following individuals comprise the Executive Council and provide leadership to South Dakota Mines.
Executive Council generally meets once a week. If you have any questions or topics you would like to bring to the attention of Executive Council, please email president@sdsmt.edu.
James Rankin, PhD, PE
President
Lance Roberts, PhD
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
William Spindle, EdD
Vice President of Finance and Administration
Laurie Anderson, PhD
Vice President for Research
Joseph Dlugos, PhD
Associate Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students
Jerilyn C. Roberts
Associate Vice President for Facilities, Risk, and Services
Melissa Hart
Director for Human Resources
Cassie Kosiba
Interim Director of Athletics
Jade Herman, EdD
Chief of Staff, Office of the President
Marc Vaillancourt
Chief Executive Officer, CARA
University Advisory Board University Cabinet