Former South Dakota DSS secretary appointed Glory House CEO

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 01:32 · Archive

Matt Althoff, former cabinet secretary of South Dakota's Department of Social Services, has been appointed president and chief executive of Glory House of Sioux Falls. The Glory House Board of Directors made the decision, with the appointment taking effect on 1 December 2026.

Althoff most recently oversaw programmes supporting children, families and individuals across South Dakota. Before his role at the Department of Social Services, he spent 13 years with the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls, focusing on administration and community partnerships.

Althoff said he was 'honored to receive this appointment from the Glory House board'. He expressed hope to 'build on the legacy of Rev. Dr. Roger Fredrikson and the many people who have carried this important ministry forward for nearly 60 years'.

How it is being reported

• Glory House appoints Matt Althoff as new CEOAlthoff most recently served as cabinet secretary for South Dakota’s Department of Social Services, overseeing programs that support children, families and individuals statewide.Dakotanewsnow · 14 Nov, 00:51
• Former DSS secretary to lead Glory HouseSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- The former cabinet secretary of the South Dakota Department of Social Services is now headed to a new role as president of the Glory House. A social media post announced the appointment via a decision by the Glory House Board of Directors. Matt Althoff will lead as president and chief executive [...]Keloland · 13 Nov, 16:22

In this story: Matt Althoff · Glory House · South Dakota Department of Social Services · Sioux Falls · Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls

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