Bryan Breitling

Bryan Breitling
Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 23rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 12, 2021
Preceded by	John Lake
Personal details
Born	Hoven, South Dakota, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Children	3
Education	Northern State University (BS) University of Sioux Falls (MHA)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Unit	Army National Guard

Bryan J. Breitling is an American politician serving as a member of the South Dakota Senate from the 23rd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 12, 2021.

Early life and education

Breitling was born in Hoven, South Dakota and graduated from Roscoe High School. He served in the Army National Guard for 11 years before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Northern State University and a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Sioux Falls.^[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Breitling worked as a healthcare administrator at nursing homes and hospitals around South Dakota.^[2] He was elected to the South Dakota Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on January 12, 2021. He is the vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee.^[3]

In April 2021, Breitling became the chair of a newly established legislative committee to study implementation of recreational and medical marijuana programs in the state.^[4]

References

1. Tribune, Ipswich. "Breitling announces candidacy for S.D. Senate seat". Ipswich Tribune. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
2. "South Dakota Legislature". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
3. "Bryan Breitling". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
4. Wargo, Abby. "Legislature establishes marijuana committee". Rapid City Journal Media Group. Archived from the original on 2021-04-24. Retrieved 2021-05-16.