Delta David Gier, a 2020 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, has spent two decades transforming the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra into a national model of innovation and inclusion. From launching the groundbreaking Lakota Music Project to championing living composers, Gier’s work builds harmony, both musical and cultural.

In this interview, Marci Burdick, a South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director, talks with Delta David Gier, Music Director of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, about his vision, challenges, and the enduring power of music to unite communities.

Watch to learn:

• How the Lakota Music Project began and continues to bridge cultures
• Lessons learned from leading an orchestra through innovation
• Advice for young artists pursuing their calling

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Johnny Brockelsby, a 2025 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, has left a lasting legacy in tourism, hospitality, and community advocacy. From his early days at Reptile Gardens to his work uniting leaders across the state, Johnny’s impact continues to inspire.

In this interview, Shawn Martin, Manager of the South Dakota Hall of Fame Visitors and Education Center, talks with Johnny about his lifelong commitment to people, service, hunger relief, and Lakota advocacy.

Watch to learn:

• How Reptile Gardens shaped Johnny’s early life and career

• His role in securing dedicated tourism funding for South Dakota

• Why customer service and kindness remain the foundation of his leadership

• His passion for tribal tourism and statewide collaboration

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Jack Marsh, a 2020 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, is celebrated as a Champion of the First Amendment and a leader in ethical journalism. From his years as editor of the Argus Leader to co-founding South Dakota News Watch, Marsh’s work continues to inspire new generations of journalists and citizens.

In this interview, Marci Burdick, a South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director, talks with Jack Marsh about his career, values, and legacy of integrity, innovation, and kindness.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Marsh’s journalism journey led him from New York to South Dakota
• The story behind co-founding South Dakota News Watch
• His lessons on truth, civility, and community

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Richard “Dick” Termes, a 2014 South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee, has fostered a legacy of vision and creativity. Best known for inventing the Termesphere, a six-point perspective system painted on spheres, his work captures complete worlds in a way no one else has.

In this interview, South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director Marci Christensen Burdick talks with Dick about his art, philosophy, and impact.

Watch to learn:

• How the Termesphere was created and why it is unique
• The challenges and lessons of building a career as a professional artist
• The values that continue to guide Richard’s work and teaching

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On June 9, 1930, with nothing but $20 and a one-room office in Sioux Falls, Harold “Spitz” Spitznagel (1896–1975) set out to build a business. He wasn’t thinking about legacy. He wasn’t dreaming of decades of success. But nearly a century later, his company, known today as TSP, remains a cornerstone of architecture, engineering, planning, and design across the region.

Spitz, inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2006, left behind far more than buildings. He left core values, stories, and a way of approaching work and life that continues to guide TSP 95 years after its founding.

In this episode, South Dakota Hall of Fame CEO Laurie Becvar joined CEO Jared Nesje, the fifth leader in TSP’s 95-year history, to discuss Harold Spitznagel’s values that Jared credits for the company’s longevity.

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In the heart of South Dakota, where the values of community, education, and perseverance shine brightly, Judy Olson Duhamel has left an indelible mark. Her induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2014 was not just a recognition of a career well-spent but a celebration of a lifetime devoted to service, education, and advocacy.

Judy joined South Dakota Hall of Fame CEO, Laurie Becvar, to talk about her life and legacy as a leader in education in South Dakota.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• Judy’s early life and career
• Guiding lessons passed on from her parents
• Judy’s dedication to educational opportunities for all

“It was important for me to talk to and listen to all people, no matter our differences.” - Judy Olsen Duhamel

To learn more about Judy Olson Duhamel, visit her legacy page on our website here: sdexcellence.org/Judy_Olson_Duhamel_2014

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Life doesn’t always take a straight path. For Greg Sands, the road was winding, filled with obstacles that tested his resilience. But through perseverance, faith, and an unwavering belief in second chances, Greg turned his story from struggle to success—both in business and in giving back to the community.

Greg was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2024 for his legacy of giving and his ability to inspire others to live their best lives. He joined South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director Marci Burdick to discuss the path that brought him to where he is today.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• How Greg’s mindset set him on a path to success
• Why doing what is right is a way of life for Greg
• Greg’s philanthropic endeavors

“It’s important to only focus on the hurdle that’s in front of you. You can’t focus on the fifty hurdles past that. Just take them one at a time.” - Greg Sands

To learn more about Greg Sands, visit his legacy page here: https://sdexcellence.org/Greg_Sands_2024

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Coming from humble roots on her family’s homestead, Judith Knittel Meierhenry has led a life of excellence, paving the way for generations as a trailblazer for women in Law. Judith has had many firsts, overcoming adversity to rise to the highest position a judge can reach within South Dakota’s Supreme Court. She was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2024 for her exemplary leadership and service to the state.

Judith joined South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director, Cathy Clark to discuss her life and career as an educator, lawyer, and judge.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• Judith’s early career as a teacher and her transition into Law
• Judith’s advice for others looking to follow a similar path
• Her feelings on giving back and being inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame

“When you are the first at anything, you want to try your best to make it easier for those who follow.” said Judith, “and that is a legacy I hope I have left behind.” - Judith Knittel Meierhenry

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