Lin VanHofwegen has been named vice president of operations for South Dakota Rural Enterprise. VanHofwegen has been with the organization since 2005, working in administrative and operational roles which have aided the growth of SD Rural Enterprise and the successful implementation of new programs, according to president Beth Davis.

Cheryl Leasure is the new administrative assistant for SD Rural Enterprise. Her duties include filing, database management and preparation of communications, in addition to coordination of board and committee meetings and travel and training events. A native of Texas, Leasure worked as a customer service representative and billing manager for Arrow Industries, a subsidiary of ConAgra, and as a full-time mother before joining the Rural Enterprise staff in January of 2008.

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