PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Republican Party Chairman Dan Lederman says the party has hired Terin Lucero as their Executive Director.

He says he wants to help continue building the party.

Lucero says he wants to follow up on one of Lederman’s goals.

Republicans already hold 94 of the 105 seats in the legislature.

Lucero says he wants to make sure republicans stay focused.

Lucero is a native of Williston North Dakota and a graduate of North Dakota State University. He most recenty was Director of Data Analytics for the successful Youngkin for Governor campaign in Virginia.