minnehaha county
republicans board
Korry Petterson
Chairman
Korry has been active in Republican politics since high school, starting with Senator John Thune’s first congressional campaign. He served as an At-Large Member of the Minnehaha County Republican Board before being elected Chairman in 2025. A dedicated conservative, Korry is also a successful entrepreneur with businesses in eye care, software, and real estate. He and his wife Kim have two children—an engineer in NYC and a junior high student at O’Gorman, where Korry also coaches football. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and traveling with his family.
Marsha Symens
Vice Chair
Marsha, a dedicated community leader, has served on numerous boards and held various offices over the years. Marsha and her husband Kevin have been married for many wonderful years and are the proud parents of three children. Her passion for service and conservative values continues to guide her work in strengthening our local Republican presence.
Spencer Wrightsman
Treasurer
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Bridget Myers
Board Member
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Tom Pischke
Board Member
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Cory Johnsen
At-Large Board Member
Cory Johnsen brings over 14 years of advertising and marketing experience in the Sioux Falls area. Originally from Aberdeen, SD, he attended St. Cloud State University, where he played football before moving to Sioux Falls in 2006 to join the Sioux Falls Storm. Over 10 seasons, Cory became the Storm’s all-time sack leader, won 8 National Championships, and earned a spot in both the IFL Hall of Fame and the Storm’s Ring of Honor.
At home, Cory enjoys the organized chaos of family life with his wife Nikki, their two kids—Marley (9) and Baker (7)—and their Sheepadoodle, Murray. In his free time, he’s often coaching Baker’s sports teams or cheering on Marley at Dakota Spirit cheerleading events.
John Small
At-Large Board Member
John and his wife Heidi are the owners of Sunny 93.3 in Sioux Falls. They also host the morning show on the station. The John And Heidi Show is syndicated to over 300 additional radio stations from San Diego to New York and from Dallas to Canada. In addition to broadcasting and podcasting, John is also a stand up comedian, specializing in clean comedy shows for corporate events and fundraisers. The Smalls have two adult children who both live in the area. They also have two tiny dogs who think they run the neighborhood.
Gary Dykstra
At Large Board Member
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Londa Grotting
At Large Board Member
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