Scott Kleemann is the head rodeo coach for the Dickinson State University rodeo team.

Kleemann is a former three-time College National Finals Rodeo qualifier and regional director for the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Prior to being hired by Dickinson State University, Kleemann worked as sales and financing manager at a truck and trailer dealership in Belle Fourche, S.D. He has also worked as assistant barn manager for the National American University Equine Center, helping to organize and supervise events held at the center.

Kleemann is working towards a master’s degree in business administration from National American University and also holds a bachelor’s degree in applied management from that institution.

Stacy Gaston is the assistant rodeo coach for the Dickinson State University Rodeo team

Gaston graduated with a bachelor’s degree in financial accounting from National American University (NAU) in Rapid City, S.D. in 2004. While in college, Gaston competed at the College National Finals Rodeo three times in breakaway roping, and once in goat tying. She also was the 2003 Great Plains Region reserve all-around champion. Gaston previously served as the president of the NAU Rodeo Club in 2002 and secretary in 2003. She also worked at the NAU Rodeo Office as an office assistant, organizing and coordinating team roping and calf roping events.