Rounds’ Communications Director to Serve as Chief of Staff

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Rounds’ Communications Director to Serve as Chief of Staff 

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced that Dezmond Ward will serve as Rounds’ Chief of Staff. Ward, who has worked in Rounds’ office since 2018, most recently served as the Communications Director for Rounds.

“Dezmond has been a trusted member of my team for almost six years,” said Rounds. “No matter the role, Dezmond has proven to have a strong work ethic and knowledge of issues both in South Dakota and in D.C. I am excited to have him lead my team and see his impact in this new role.”

“I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve the citizens of South Dakota in this new capacity,” said Ward. “I’m excited to lead our great team that is service-oriented and focused on getting results. I look forward to the challenges ahead as we continue to work to bring South Dakota values to a broken Washington, D.C.”

Originally from Milbank, Ward is a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. Ward interned in Rounds’ office before joining full time as a Legislative Correspondent/Staff Assistant. He also served as a Field Representative until becoming Rounds’ Communications Director. 

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7 thoughts on “Rounds’ Communications Director to Serve as Chief of Staff”

  1. Following $72k in fundraising I would say this plays like Rounds is not running for governor or reelection to the senate.

      1. So three open seats in 26?

        Wasn’t there a bunch of talk about Rounds running for governor?

        1. Sends the signal that he’s wrapping things up. This was not a running for office maneuver.

    1. i was commenting on the appearance, my feeling is that we don’t know what people are doing until they say so. in terms of network and capabilities, rounds is clearly the most powerful politician in the republican heirarchy, aside from the powers inherent in being the current governor.

  3. I wouldn’t be trying to read the tea leaves as the above commentators are. With established name idea and a track record, lanes never really close.
    But more importantly, while I haven’t meant Dezmond, we Alumni think Concordia is an ok option for those who couldn’t get into AUGIE. Just an observation 😎

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