Division of Licensure and Accreditation Staff
Division Director - Lynne Valenti, 605-773-6188
Policy, Rules, & Legislation - Susan Sporrer, 605-773-4946
Legal Services - Howard Pallotta, 605-773-5273
Deputy Division Director - Mariah Pokorny, 605-773-3933
- Vital Records - Shawna Flax, Administrator, 605-773-4961
- Health Statistics - Mark Gildemaster, 605-773-3596
- Professional & Occupational Boards - Mariah Pokorny, 605-773-3933
Deputy Division Director - Melissa Johnson, 605-318-1843
- Health Protection - John Osburn, Administrator, 605-394-6064
- Licensure & Certification - Cassie Deffenbaugh, Administrator, 605-773-3356
- Medical Cannabis - Emily Kerr, Administrator, 605-773-2707