09/14/2026
👋 Meet our Mayor, Todd Johnson!
Mayor Johnson has a lifelong commitment to serving the Pierre community. He served in the U.S. Army and South Dakota National Guard before returning home, where he volunteered with the Pierre Fire Department as an Airport Rescue Firefighter and supported youth programs including Teen Court and Capital Area CASA.
Todd and his wife, Teresa (Ulmen) Johnson, a Pierre native and teacher in the Pierre School District, raised five children, all graduates of T.F. Riggs High School.
Throughout the years, Todd has remained actively involved in the community, volunteering with the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, local schools, and Capital Area Soccer Association.
His commitment to serving others continued through his law enforcement career, which began in 2009 at the Hughes County Jail. He later served with the Hughes County Sheriff's Office before joining the Pierre Police Department in 2012, where he held roles including School Resource Officer, DARE instructor, Training Officer, and Entry Team member.
Today, Todd serves as District Safety Coordinator for the Pierre School District, helping support its mission to inspire all students to achieve their potential.
We’re grateful to have Todd’s experience, dedication, and commitment to the Pierre community on the team! 👏
