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Hi, I'm Mike and I was born to serve!

Helping people, building community, and economic opportunity are in my DNA.

MY MISSION & PURPOSE

Rapid City and the Black Hills are changing, and I want to contribute to the economic growth and dynamic opportunities of our region. 

 

It is an honor and privilege to continue representing District 34 in the SD State Legislature.

 

I’m excited by the potential to make a brighter future for this wonderful place we call home.

Mike Derby

ROOTED IN DISTRICT 34

My roots go deep in District 34. I grew up in Rapid City and attended Meadowbrook Grade School, West Junior High and Stevens High School. I earned my BS in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota.

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My wife, Carmen, and I have two daughters, Danielle (Bryent) and Alyssa (Lee), and four grandchildren: Brianna, Aubrey, Colt and Charlotte.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Mike Derby's lengthy civic and volunteer track record and his leadership skill has been recognized by mayors, governors, and colleagues alike. His involvement has earned him honors such as

  • The Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce’s George Award

  • The Junior Achievement Gold Leadership Award

  • Black Hills Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award

EXPERIENCED IN BUSINESS,
COMMUNITY SERVICE & GOVERNMENT

  • As the previous owner of the Canyon Lake Resort in west Rapid City and Past Chair of the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce, I am very supportive of legislation that helps the small business owner to be successful and grow.

 

  • Serving as a board member of Visit Rapid City, I will keep tourism’s top of mind awareness high in Pierre.

 

  • As a past chair of the Ellsworth Task Force and Military Affairs Committee, I want to introduce and support enabling legislation that protects and allows Ellsworth AFB to sustain and grow its vital missions.

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  • Served three terms as a SD State Representative for District 34, during the Janklow administration.

 

  • While in Pierre, I was Vice Chair of Appropriations, and also served as Vice Chair of the South Dakota Legislative Executive Committee and Chair of the National Council of State Legislators Economic and Cultural Development Committee.​

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  • I have represented the State of South Dakota on national organizations dealing with economic and cultural development. 

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