2014 Hall of Fame Inductees The SDML Hall of Fame honors those elected and appointed officials and employees who have served municipalities in South Dakota for 20 or more years. The SDML Hall of Fame is ongoing, if 20 years of service is completed by September 30, 2015 you are eligible to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015 at the SDML Annual Conference in Watertown. Nomination forms will be available with other conference information in 2015. Glenn Sealey, Colome, 32 Years Glenn Sealey has faithfully served the City of Colome for over 32 years, both as mayor and councilman. During that time he missed very few meetings, and was instrumental in many things, including a new city wide water main project. He has been a member of the Colome Volunteer Fire Department for 36 years, many of those serving as chief, and was a driving force behind building a new fire hall to serve the community. He has also served the community as an EMT for many years. Glenn’s wife, Cindy, is a teacher in the Colome school system. He has two children and three grandchildren. Duane Walters, Freeman, 30 Years Public Works Director Ralph Borkowski, Huron, 20 Years Ralph grew up and Huron and, like lots of high school kids, the view of his home town that he wanted was in the rear view mirror. After marrying Kim (a high school science teacher) and starting their family in Yankton, they moved back to Huron to be closer to his family. Ralph worked in Huron first as the City Administrator and City Planner and continues his work as the City Planner. Ralph celebrates his 20th anniversary with the City of Huron this year. Ralph volunteers in Huron as a member of the United Way board (since 1994), state-wide with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (since 2010) and at his church. Brian Dunn, Huron, 20 Years Brian celebrates his 20th year anniversary with the City of Huron this year. He has been a member of the Huron Fire Department for 20 years serving two years as a fire fighter and 18 years as a Lieutenant. He has a 3rd degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwan Do. He is EMT B certified, ARRF certified, Diving certified and an active member of the Huron Ambulance. He is the secretary/treasurer for the Pioneer Hook & Ladder Company and a member of the Huron Community Rural Fire Truck Association. He was a machine gunner in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1983 – 1989. He enjoys fishing, hunting and gardening in his free time. 16
Gary Gogolin, Huron, 20 Years Gary celebrates his 20th year anniversary with the City of Huron this year. In 20 years, he was a 911 Telecommunicator from 1994 to 2010 when he transferred to Water – Sewer Treatment. He has received Certificate of Achievement from SD DENR for 2012 and 2013 for providing safe drinking water to the City. He served in the Navy and USNR for 18 years and 4 months from 1973 – 1977 and from 1980 to 1994. Rollie Hotchkin, Huron, 20 Years Rollie celebrates his 20th year anniversary with the City of Huron this year. In 20 years, he has worked for the Street Department as an Equipment Operator from 1994 to 2006 and as a mechanic from 2006 to present. Rollie is very active in the Boy Scouts of America where he has volunteered since 1998. He will take vacation time to attend Boy Scout Camp and has since 1998. Rollie also serves on his church council since 2012. Karen Mathison, Madison, 20 Years Karen began her employment with the City of Madison in 1994 as Utility Billing Clerk. In 2007 she moved to the position of Utility Clerk/Cashier. She enjoys working with the public even though it can be challenging at times. Karen and her husband Scott have two daughters, Kelsi and Kristin, and one son, Scott Jr. She enjoys fishing, gardening and walking in her spare time. Richard Nighbert, Madison, 20 Years Rick Nighbert was hired by the City of Madison in August 1994 as a water I wastewater treatment operator. Rick currently holds class III certifications in both water and wastewater treatment and was promoted to foreman of Madison’s facilities in January of 2013. One of his career highlights was being awarded the 2014 Nalco Award by the South Dakota Water and Wastewater Association. Rick has been involved with many changes at Madison’s treatment facilities including major upgrades in equipment and technology at both plants. Daniel Wyatt, Madison, 20 Years Dan started his employment with the City of Madison in 1994 as a Patrol Officer with the Police Department. Over the past 20 years he has observed many significant changes happen in the city. The evolution SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES
