Barbara O’Malley
Interim Director of Admissions

Barbara.OMalley@bhsu.edu

605-642-6411

About:  From Gettysburg, SD; Graduated from BHSU in 1990

Degrees: BS in Communication, MBA, Ed.D in progress

Favorite thing about BHSU: Quality academic programs! Warm and welcoming environment and the ability to try new things and shape your own future.

Jayce Winsell
Assistant Director of Admissions

Jayce.Winsell@bhsu.edu

605-642-6093

About:  From Rapid City, SD; Graduated from BHSU in 2017

Degrees: Corporate Communications and Marketing

Favorite thing about BHSU: Our location in the Black Hills is so beautiful and we are lucky to have access to a surplus of outdoor activities.

Marissa McFarland
Director Assistant 

Marissa.N.McFarland@bhsu.edu

(605)-642-6343

About: From Southern California; Graduated from BHSU in 2018

Degree: Continuing masters towards Kinesiology and Sports Management. Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Associates in Applied Health Sciences, Minor in Athletic Coaching.

Favorite thing about BHSU: My favorite part about BHSU is how small the campus is relative to the massive amount of opportunities that come from the connections and networking through staff, faculty, and students.

Taylor Watkins
Dual Credit Coordinator

Taylor.Watkins@bhsu.edu

605-642-6214

Areas Serving: Dual Credit, Dual Enrollment, Rising Scholars.

South Dakota counties: Lawrence, Harding, Butte, Meade, Perkins, Ziebach, Corson, Dewey, Potter, Campbell, and Walworth.

About: From Beresford, SD; Graduated from BHSU in 2019

Degree: Environmental Physical Science with minors in History and Geography

Favorite thing about BHSU: Spearfish is such a welcoming community that is easy to feel at home. BHSU carries the same feeling. The faculty and staff care so much about your success and really get to know you and your goals.

Donnie Keifert
Admissions Counselor

Donald.Keifert@bhsu.edu

(605)-642-6412

Areas Serving: Colorado, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabaman, Mississippi and Washington DC

South Dakota Counties: Pennington, Custer, Fall River, Shannon, Haakon, Jackson, Bennett, Stanley, Jones, Mellette, Todd, Sully, Hughes, Lyman, Tripp, Gregory, Brule, and Buffalo

About: From Spearfish, SD; Graduated from BHSU in 2016

Degree: History with Geography minor

Favorite thing about BHSU: I'd say, both the community here at BHSU and the town of Spearfish itself. We may be a small South Dakota town, but Spearfish is the kind of town that provides its residents and visitors with a sense of comfort while providing ample opportunity for any and all to plant roots and grow. Black Hills State University is a reflection of this warm community experience. We at BHSU are a close-knit community that focuses on providing the attention and involvement of a smaller school while also providing students with a top-notch education administered by the wonderful faculty and staff. This is why Spearfish and BHSU are places where so many can do so much; where anything is possible.

Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” -Wayne Gretsky - Michael Scott

Paden Hunt
Admissions Representative

Paden.Hunt@bhsu.edu

605-642-6225

Areas Serving: Montana, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Washington State, Oregon, and California.

About: From Burke, South Dakota; Graduated from USD in 2017 & 2019

Degree: Bachelor's in History Education and Masters in Higher Education

Favorite thing about BHSU: The people on campus and in Spearfish make you feel welcomed. I feel like I have lived here all of my life!

Greg Krajewski 
Veterans Resource Coordinator 

Gregory.Krajewski@bhsu.edu 

Spearfish: 605-642-6415

Rapid City: 605-718-4142

About: From Belle Fourche, SD; Graduated from Black Hills State University in 1996. Retired from the South Dakota Army National Guards in July 2011. 

Degree: BS in Psychology 

Favorite thing about BHSU: BHSU strongly supports our veterans and is military friendly! 

Jake Hamik
Coordinator of Admissions - Rapid City Campus  

Jacob.Hamik@bhsu.edu

605-718-4194

Areas Serving: Pennington County

About: From Aberdeen, SD; Lived in Rapid City for the past 8 years and have been with BHSU for 4. I enjoy helping all ages of students achieve their academic dream, and I look forward to meeting new people every day. 

Degree:  Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Masters of Science in Education 

Favorite thing about BHSU: I love how anyone, young or old, can be a student and get involved at BHSU. This is truly a school for everyone!