Gov. Rounds appoints Jim Spies to Game, Fish and Parks Commission

PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Mike Rounds today announced the appointment of James C. Spies, Watertown, to the Game, Fish and Parks Commission.

Jim Spies fills a position previously held by Tim Kessler of Aberdeen.

“I am pleased that Jim Spies has agreed to serve as a member of the Game, Fish and Parks Commission,” said Gov. Rounds.   “Jim loves the outdoors and clearly understands and desires to improve our quality of life.  His business background is also of great value as the Commission makes future decisions regarding our parks and recreational facilities.”

“I look forward to the challenge,” said Jim Spies.

Mr. Spies is a member of the Dallas Safari Club, the Safari Club International, Ducks Unlimited, and the Wild Sheep Foundation, along with many other memberships.

Jim Spies is the President of Spies Corporation.  He and his wife, Francene, have two sons, Joshua and Ben.

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Gary

Former tournament fisherman, hunting and fishing guide. Outdoor communicator since 1980 with syndicated outdoor "Of the Outdoors" columns appearing in newspapers, magazines and tabloids in Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa. Award winning writer, radio, television producer and videographer. Producer/host of the syndicated Outdoorsmen Adventures television series that airs throughout the upper Midwest and on two live internet sites.