Background
Ustad, Gilbert Melvin was born on January 4, 1958 in Sioux Falls, South Dakot. Son of Gilbert and Mildred Lylian (Johnson) Ustad.
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Gilbert Melvin Ustad
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Gilbert Melvin Ustad, American University administrator. Recipient Tibbetts award United States Small Business Administration, 1996; named Support Person of Year, Small Business High Technology Institute, 1996. Chairman Lake County Republican Party, Madison, 1989-1990; delegate Republican State Convention, South Dakot, 1990, 92. Member Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Alpha Theta.
Education
Bachelor of Science, U. South Dakot, 1980; Master of Arts, U. South Dakot, 1991; Doctor of Education, U. South Dakot, 1994.
Career
Legislation aide, Senator Larry Pressler, Washington, 1980-1988;
director research assistance programs, Dakota State University, Madison, South Dakot, since 1988. Consultant South Dakot Procurement Center, Vermillion, 1988-1991. Advisor Sen. Larry Pressler, Washington, 1988-1996.
Board directors Center for Innovation Technology and Enterprise, governments Office of Economics Development, Pierre, 1992.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman Lake County Republican Party, Madison, 1989-1990. Delegate Republican State Convention, South Dakot, 1990, 92. Member Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Alpha Theta.
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Married Constance Ann O'Donovan, March 14, 1981 (divorced 1984). Children: Matthew, Joseph. Married Joanne Mary Jensen, August 9, 1987.
Children: Mikal, Erik.
Awards
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Recipient Tibbetts award United States Small Business Administration, 1996. Named Support Person of Year, Small Business High Technology Institute, 1996.Recipient Tibbetts award United States Small Business Administration, 1996. Named Support Person of Year, Small Business High Technology Institute, 1996.