Person of the Year 2013 - Linda Wittrock Eidem
Linda Wittrock Eidem is a native of rural Highmore, SD, graduating from Highmore High School in 1972. She earned her associates degree at Northern State University in Aberdeen and her BA and MBA from the University of Sioux Falls.
Linda started her career in the Electric Distribution Transmission business in 1978 with Northern States Power (now Xcel Energy). After 23 years with Xcel, Linda left Xcel for a Director of Community Relations and Economic Development position with North Western Energy. Eight years later she retired from the electrical and gas industry and became the Vice President of Development for South Dakota Achieve, a position she holds today.
Linda talks about all the great opportunities she has had in her many years of employment and has enjoyed them all. One of the highlights was being a part of SDEC Sioux Chapter for many years as a board member and only female president. She felt that she learned so much from this organization and enjoyed her involvement. Linda also served four years on the South Dakota Electrical Commission Board, Past President Sioux Falls Rotary West, Junior Achievement Class Advisor, Sales and Marketing Executive Member; she currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Sioux Council Boy Scouts and Sioux Falls Estate Planning Council.
Linda and her husband, Wes, have four children and two grandchildren, with another grandchild due in June. Both Linda and Wes enjoy the grand parenting role of spoiling them and then sending them home to their parents. One of their favorite past times is having family and friends at the lake house in Hendricks, MN.