Staff

Trevor Jones

President

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, Minnesota. She graduated from the Commercial Art program at Alexandria Technical College in 1992. After college, she moved to Sioux Falls and began working at Creative Printing, where she gained valuable experience in customer service and graphic design.

In July 2008, Patty joined the South Dakota Auto Dealers Association and South Dakota Trucking Association as an Office Assistant/Graphic Designer. With more than 30 years of experience in customer service and graphic design, she enjoys the variety of her work and the opportunity to be involved in the many projects and activities of SDADA and SDTA.

Patty and Al have two children, Emma, 23, and Sam, 18. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, walking 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.


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