Joe Kafka, BIT’s newest Point of Contact/Project Manager,
recently started in the Kneip Building in Pierre. Joe will be working with five
smaller agencies, as well as managing a number of projects in the future. His
primary agencies will be Legislative Audit, Legislative Research, Bureau
of Administration, SD Retirement and the State Investment Council. Joe is
excited to engage within BIT and assist agencies with logical, intuitive
solutions to their IT needs.
Joe is a family man, first and foremost. He spends a majority
of his free time at home with his wife, Tia, and his sons Gavin (6) and Aiden
(6 months). He is slowly readjusting to life with an infant and loves the
noticeable lack of diapers at BIT. He met his wife during college and moved
with her to Minneapolis in 2008.
After a few years living in Minnesota, they decided that the
open pastures of South Dakota were beckoning them home. Before BIT, Joe worked
at Revenue & Economic Development. He’s genuinely enjoyed his time working
in state government and looks forward to working with another great group of
individuals.
In his free time, he enjoys camping, hiking, disc golfing,
snowboarding, and a good cup of coffee. He’s also one of those freakish people
who love snow and cold, so try not to hold it against him if you see him
smiling on the blustery days.
Take the time out of your day to introduce yourself and welcome Joe into this great organization!