Background
Burkman, Mary Ellen was born on March 28, 1959 in Valley Springs, South Dakota, United States. Daughter of Burton W. and Josephine Elizabeth Burkman.
Burkman, Mary Ellen was born on March 28, 1959 in Valley Springs, South Dakota, United States. Daughter of Burton W. and Josephine Elizabeth Burkman.
Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University, 1983.
News reporter, Brandon (South Dakot) Valley Reporter, 1976-1977; news reporter, Parkston (South Dakot) Advance, 1980-1982; intern, South Dakot Senate, Pierre, 1979; public, owner, The Gary (South Dakot) Interstate, 1983-1989; assistant to president research and development, 21st Century King James Bible Publications, Gary, since 1990.
Board directors Gate City Development Association, Gary, 1987-1988. Officer Deuel County Right To Life, Clear Lake, South Dakota, 1985-1989. State committeewoman Deuel County Republican Committee, Clear Lake, 1990-1995.
Delegate South Dakota Republican Convention, 1990-1992. Alderwoman Gary City Council, 1986-1988. Pro-life volunteer Operation Rescue.
Republican candidate for Deuel County Commission, 1990. Member South Dakota Home School Association (workshop speaker since 1991).
Married Philip G. Trieb, July 29, 1979. Children: Jael, Bethany, Lydia, Abigail.