Who Are the Current SDQHA Officers and Board Members?

The South Dakota Quarter Horse Association (SDQHA) lists its 2026 Executive Committee, state board of directors, national directors, and other representative roles on its website. If you need to reach a specific officer or your regional representative, the names below are the ones currently published, and the page also offers a "Message Us" contact option for general inquiries.

2026 Executive Committee Officers

State Board of Directors by Region

East

• Bob Carr
• Sheila Prins
• JoLynn Jacobson

Central

• Sydney Gray
• LeAnn Bender
• JD Lauing

West

• Belynn Johner
• Doris Lauing
• Kerry Papendick

At-Large

• Mindy Hubert
• Randy Guggisberg
• Dakota Karber

National Directors and Other Roles

• National Directors: Debbi Holmes-Stockstill, Kristen Gonsoir, Dean Johnson, James Hootman, Larry Larson, James Sutton, Heather Sutton
• National Director Emeritus: Janet Hansen, James Hootman
• AQHA Honorary Vice President: Georga Sutton
• AQHA Past President: Jim Hunt (2025)
• Region 2 Representatives: Jodie Svennes, BeLynn Johner
• Amateur Ambassadors: Amanda Dikoff, Shelby Holmes
• AQH Lead Program Graduates: Zane Zilverberg (2024), Shelby Holmes (2025)

How to Contact SDQHA

The page includes a "Message Us" option for sending a message directly. If you want to reach a particular officer or your regional director, use the name and role listed above to direct your inquiry.

What SDQHA Does

SDQHA is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and providing beneficial services and opportunities for all horse enthusiasts. Its stated goals include educational programs, recognition programs, recreational opportunities, monitoring of equine public policy, fostering industry relations, and marketing, promotion, and publicity of the American Quarter Horse.

If your question is about a specific region, start with the East, Central, West, or At-Large directors listed for that area. For general matters, the Executive Committee officers are the primary contacts.