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| Born and raised in South Dakota Dennis Schmidt graduated from Rapid City High School in 1964. After graduation, Dennis was employed by the Minuteman Missile Project at F. E. Warren AFB, Cheyenne, WY. He later transferred to the Aerospace Division of Boeing Co. in Seattle and was requested for the Apollo TIE program. Educated & Experienced Public Servant Dennis then attended Seattle Bible College and was licensed and ordained. He moved into family counseling, worked as a motivational speaker for the American Indian summer youth camp on the Olympic Peninsula. He then accepted a position as youth pastor and later as senior pastor. Dennis also served for 10 years in Snohomish, WA, as a commissioned police officer. He developed an effective public relations program connecting law enforcement with the Snohomish business community. He presided over complex land use abatements, code enforcements, criminal offences, investigations, court summons, and courtroom testimony. Upon receiving national certification in crisis intervention and critical incident debriefing, Dennis coordinated debriefing sessions after all critical incidents for the Snohomish City Police office and Snohomish County Firemen. He also established a city-county chaplaincy program involving local chaplains on 24-hour call. They provided immediate response and intervention for families confronted by sudden unexpected death thru suicide, sudden infant death syndrome or accidental death. After extensive training in criminal psychology and child abuse, Dennis acted as a victims advocate, assisting families who suffered traumatic loss of life, property, or serious injury. Successful Businessman In 1993 Dennis returned with his family to Rapid City and opened a successful business he and his family still run today. Dedicated Family Man Dennis has been married for more than 40 years to his high school sweetheart, Toni (Frey). They have one daughter, three sons, and two grandsons. He embraces the opportunity to dedicate himself to his community, representing in the South Dakota Legislature the values that he built his life and family on. His expansive education, comprehensive training, and life experience have equipped him to serve his fellow citizens in District 33. Click for more info. |
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