SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund News Retirement Francis Toscana retired at end of 2015 after only 42 years in the water and wastewater industry! Francis has worked for the Deadwood/Lead Sanitary District for 40 1/2 years. He served for 22 years on the Deadwood city council and 12 years as Deadwood’s Mayor. Francis wore many hats over the years and served on many Boards, always with the best interest of the community and its people in mind. He is Past President of the SDML and joined the SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund in 1998. He was appointed as Chairman of the Board in 2007. When asked what his plans were after retirement Francis responded with his usual humor, “I plan to form a tax payers group to eliminate city sales tax and promote a 10% income tax on everyone younger than me or maybe I will just retire.” Good idea Francis - Happy Retirement from your many friends throughout the state! Karl Alberts Appointed Chairman Upon the announcement of Toscana’s retirement, the Board of Trustees voted to appoint Karl Alberts as Chairman of the Board, effective November 13, 2015. He has served on the Board since 1999. Karl has been the Finance Officer for the City of Aberdeen since 1997. He graduated from Northern State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting) and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Karl is Past President of the South Dakota Governmental Finance Officers’ Association and Bethlehem Lutheran Church and is active on several state and community boards, including the SD Retirement System Board of Trustees, SDML Board, Chair of the SDML Audit Committee, and member of the SDML Tax and Revenue policy committee. Karl and his wife, Donna, have two daughters in Aberdeen. Congratulations Karl!!
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