Background
Brinkman, Elmer Paul was born on October 28, 1946 in Sibley, Iowa, United States. Son of Gerald Arthur and Jeannette (Pap) Brinkman.
Insurance sales agent County Commissioner
Brinkman, Elmer Paul was born on October 28, 1946 in Sibley, Iowa, United States. Son of Gerald Arthur and Jeannette (Pap) Brinkman.
Bachelor, Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, South Dakota, 1969. Master of Divinity, Iliff School Theology, Denver, 1972.
Pastor, Leola-Frederick U. Methodist Church, Leola, South Dakot, 1972-1974; associate pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Watertown, South Dakot, 1974-1977; special agent, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Watertown, 1977-1997; owner, manager, Elmr Brinkman, Royal Alliance Associations, Inc., Watertown, since 1997; county commissioner, Codington County, Watertown, since 1985. President Watertown Area Life Underwriters, 1985-1986. Trustee South Dakot Retirement System, Pierre, since 1991.
President Human Service Agency, Watertown, 1986. Member Local Government Study Committee, Pierre, 1988-1992. Member Member Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce (president 1989-1990), South Dakota Association County Commissioners (president 1990-1991), Rotary (president Watertown 1983-1984, Paul Harris fellow 1987).
Married Barbara Jean Miller, February 7, 1971. Children: Donna S., Paula J., Kendra C., Kayla N.