SDML Welcomes New Staff Members Jerry Krambeck joined the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance in 2015 as a Member Services Representative. He is wellknown throughout the state for his work in city government, specifically as Spearfish Mayor for 13 years from 2000-2013. Krambeck is a fourth generation lifelong resident Jerry Krambeck of Lawrence County. He has owned many businesses and was employed by several companies including Homestake Mine. When the mine closed in 1999, he became Facilities Manager for Premier Bankcard where he received many honors including the President’s Award. Community-minded, Krambeck spent 23 years on the Spearfish Volunteer Fire Department holding all offices including Fire Chief. Jerry served as the President of the South Dakota Municipal League in 2007-2008. He was elected as the first President of the Northern Hills United Way and currently serves on several regional boards including the Spearfish Canyon Foundation and the Fassbender Historical Photo Collection. Jerry is a local resource for community history.
Paytra Nichols joined the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance staff as Assistant Underwriter on December 15, 2014.
Paytra Nichols
Paytra currently resides in Sioux Falls with her husband and two children. She obtained her BS in Business Management from Iowa State University and comes to the SDPAA with eight years of insurance experience, most recently
with Esurance. Paytra is thrilled to join the SDPAA team and excited to have the opportunity to work with the SDPAA and its Members. Contact Paytra at 800-658-3633-Option-SDPAA or by email at pnichols.sdpaa@sdmunicipalleague.org.
Jerry and his wife, Bernie have several children and grandchildren. He loves spending time with them at their O’Neill Pass cabin. His hobbies include snowmobiling, restoring classic cars and Jeeps, and woodworking. Jerry is looking forward to serving SDPAA Members. Contact Jerry at 800-658-3633-Option-SDPAA or by email at jkrambeck.sdpaa@sdmunicipalleague.org.
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