Staff |
Trevor JonesPresident
trevorj@southdakotatrucking.com
Bio coming.
Michelle Wells
Member Manager
michelle@southdakotatrucking.com
Michelle Wells was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She is married to her junior high school sweetheart. She loves spending time with her two daughters and her five grandchildren.
She started with SDTA / SDADA in February of 1991, as the Receptionist. She was promoted to Executive Assistant nearly 20 years ago. Her title has recently changed to Member Manager.
She has fostered relationships through both Associations and has become one of the main contacts for our members.
Patty Hinz
Office Manager/Graphic Designer
patty@southdakotatrucking.com
Patty Hinz was raised on a dairy farm near Hancock, MN. In 1992, She graduated from the Commercial Art program at Alexandria Technical College. She moved to Sioux Falls soon after and started working at Creative Printing. While working there, she met her husband, Al, and moved to Luverne, MN. They have two children, Emma (23) and Sam (18).
Patty started with the SD Auto Dealers and SD Trucking Associations in July 2008 as the Office Assistant/Graphic Designer. She has over 30 years of customer service and graphic design experience. Patty enjoys the variety that working for SDADA and SDTA offers. Her title recently changed to Office Manager/Graphic Designer.
In her spare time, she enjoy spending time with her family, going for walks with her dog, Daisy, and traveling.
Scott Johnson
Controller
accounting@southdakotatrucking.com
Scott Johnson, a proud native of Millbank, SD, brings over 40 years of financial expertise to his role at SDTA / SDADA, where he began in September 2024. A graduate of the University of South Dakota (1984), Scott earned his CPA Certification in 1986 and has since held pivotal leadership roles as Chief Financial Officer in both non-profit and for-profit sectors.
Scott's professional journey took him from Pierre to Sioux Falls, where he met his wife, Beverly. Together, they have three daughters, two sons-in-law, and a cherished grandson.
Outside of work, Scott enjoys quality time with his family—whether playing card games, hiking in national parks, working on woodworking projects, or supporting the Ohio State Buckeyes. His commitment to community shines through his active volunteering, including serving at the banquet, participating in church activities, and engaging in various local initiatives.