James Hoekman has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement and the military, including serving as Captain and Division Commander for the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office and holding various leadership roles in the South Dakota National Guard such as Command Sergeant Major and South Dakota State Command Sergeant Major. He has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice and has completed extensive specialized training. Hoekman is involved in his community through various professional affiliations and committees focused on veterans, diversity, and youth.

1. JAMES A. HOEKMAN
602 Daly Circle ● Brandon, SD 57005
605-201-5030 ● jhoekman13@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
 Leadership/Administration: Solid, professional, level-headed team leader who capitalizes on the strengths of
each team member; mentors and encourages each individual to achieve their highest potential.
 Professional Standards: Loyal, honest, hard-working American who values personal fidelity and corporate
achievement; continually promotes responsibility, accountability, trustworthiness and integrity.
 Strategic Planning: Big-picture thinker who pays attention to the details; highly analytical visionary who
accurately anticipates progress, effects and outcomes of formulated plans 5 to 10 years post-implementation.
 Risk Management: Vast experience in military and law enforcement service results in proven ability to
anticipate problems, conduct investigations, and substantially reduce threat of potential risk.
 Emergency Management: Founding member of Southeast Incident Management Team assisting with disaster
mitigation throughout the state; served as Incident Commander for 2014 Union County Flood response.
 Veteran Support: Combat-experienced veteran who has seen soldiers struggle with physical and mental
injuries; dedicated servant committed to helping wounded soldiers find healing, treatment and stability.
Founding member of Veteran’s Treatment Court in Minnehaha County.
 Enterprise Experience: Network Leadership; focus on organisational outcomes and working on behalf of
the whole organisation, team strategies connected to organisational goals and the organisation places
priority on cross-functional operations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MINNEHAHA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Sioux Falls, SD 1991 – 2015
Captain/Division Commander (2005–2015)
• Commanding supervisor of 60 sworn law enforcement officers, including the Patrol Division, Air Guard
Security, Courthouse Security, and Southeast Technical Institute Security.
• Oversee ProfessionalStandards and all internal investigations.
• Collaborate and work closely with federal, state and local agencies, 8 city councils, 11 townships, and 7 school
districts.
• Serve as member of Command Staff setting objectives for Sheriff’s Office.
• Manage budget for Uniform units.
• Oversee all recruiting, hiring, and procedural training.
Lieutenant (2003–2005)
• Oversaw patrol divisions, 24 deputies and 4 sergeants.
Sergeant (2000-2003)
• Oversaw Patrolshift with 7 deputies and K-9 unit; served as FTO Coordinator.
Deputy Sheriff (1991–2000)
• Served as DARE instructor, Field Training Officer (FTO),SWAT operator, and K-9 handler.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 1985 – 1992; 1995 – present
South Dakota National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader (2016-present
• Serve as Command Senior Enlisted Advisor for 4,155 soldiers and airmen in SDNG; ensure soldiers and
airmen meet all performance,appearance,and behavior standards; discipline non-compliant soldiers and
airmen.
• Provide recommendations to Adjutant General, Assistant Adjutant Generals, Directors, Sergeants Major and
Command Chief Master Sergeants for all enlisted matters; ensure all leaders embrace diversity and provide
appropriate care for soldiers’ and airmen’s families along with strategic level planning.
South Dakota State Command Sergeant Major (2015–2016)
• Serve as Senior Enlisted Advisor for 3,165 soldiers in SDARNG; ensure soldiers meet all performance,
appearance,and behavior standards; discipline non-compliant soldiers.

2. • Provide recommendations to ATAG and Sergeants Major for all enlisted matters; ensure all leaders embrace
diversity and provide appropriate care for soldiers’ families along with strategic level planning.
Command Sergeant Major (2009–2015)
• 109th
Regional Support Group — mentored and served soldiers and families.
• Senior Enlisted Advisor for 139th
BSB, Company A, Task Force Shadow — provided all logistical support for
Joint Special Operations Task Force in Iraqi Theater. Transported cargo and personnel by land and air,
completed maintenance jobs, recovered lost and misallocated property.
• 139th
Brigade Support Battalion — provided care and assistance to soldiers and families. Earned award for
lowest attrition rate in South Dakota.
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SPECIALIZED TRAINING /CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified Law Enforcement Officer, October 1991
• Certified Incident Commander, 2005
• Certified Operations Section Chief, 2005
• Completed extensive training in all aspects of Incident Command Systems
• United States Army Sergeant Major Academy,graduated February 2009
• FBI National Academy (Session 259), graduated March 2015
• Army War College, United States Army Executive Leaders Course, graduated June 2016
• National Defense University, Department of Defense Keystone Course, graduated March 2018
EDUCATION
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY,Brookings, SD
Bachelor of Science — Sociology and Criminal Justice
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Chairman of Region 6 Command Sergeant Major Advisory Committee representing eight National Guard
States to Director of Army National Guard, Washington, DC
• Command Sergeant Major Representative on the General Officer Readiness Advisory Council for Resilient
Forces
• South Dakota National Guard Diversity Council
• South Dakota National Guard Wellness Council
• South Dakota National Guard Stationing Committee
• Military Affair Committee, Rapid City, SD
• Executive Board Member of Veteran’s Treatment Court in Minnehaha County
• 2nd
Circuit Veterans’ Treatment Court Founding Team member
• Secretary’s Advisory Council, School Safety Committee member
• Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative, Partnership Committee and Case Processing member
• Sioux Empire Diversity Council, Disproportionate Minority Contact Coalition member
• Minnehaha County Diversity Council member
• Rural Sioux Empire Coalition for Youth Advisory Board member
• Critical Stress Management Advisory Board member
• 2014 Sioux Falls Tomorrow, Shaping Vision for Future of Sioux Falls, SD
• Southeast Area TechnicalInstitute Advisory Board member
• 21st
Century Policing in South Dakota Advisory Board member
• Enlisted Association of the United States and South Dakota
• Legion Post 15, Sioux Falls, SD
• VFW Post 4726, Brandon, SD