Background
Dykstra, Joel D. was born on February 13, 1958 in Canton, South Dakota, United States.
Dykstra, Joel D. was born on February 13, 1958 in Canton, South Dakota, United States.
In 1980 Dykstra graduated from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a degree in Business Management.
Petroleum landman United States subsidiaries of British oil companies, Tulsa, 1980—1990. International business coordinator London and Scottish Marine Oil Corporation plc, London, 1990—1995, Chief Executive Officer Italy, 1995—1999. Business development director, realtor Hegg Companies, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 1999—2000.
Chief Executive Officer South Dakota Agricultural Producer Ventures, 2000—2004. Member District 16 South Dakota House of Representatives, 2002—2008. Manager Adams Thermal Systems, Canton, since 2004.
Board member Lincoln Company Economic Development Association, since 2000. Member advisory board South Dakota State University Anaerobic Digester Project, since 2006.
Chair American Overseas School Board, Rome. Board member Canton School District, since 2000. Officer Canton Economic Development Board, since 2000.
Member, co-chair Governor's Energy Task Force, South Dakota, 2004—2005. Member Oak Hills Baptist Church, Sioux Falls. Canton Rotary Club; Redeemer Free Lutheran Church (deacon, council member since 1999).
M Vicki Dykstra; children: Sarah, Cynthia & Laura.