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David Hecht

Senior Director of Data and Information Systems
Phone (605) 697-7475

David Hecht is the Senior Director of Data and Information Systems for the Foundation. He is a native of Brookings and has spent most of his life in South Dakota. David earned a bachelor of science in business administration from Southwest Minnesota State University and an MBA from the University of South Dakota. His career has focused on data/credit analytics and financial management. Prior to joining the Foundation in December 2018, David worked for a number of banks, including locations in Sioux Falls, Brookings, Las Vegas and Mexico City. He has also been a small business owner. David and his wife, Jackie, live in Brookings and have four children and three grandchildren.

“I count it a privilege to work for an organization where there is such a focus on helping others to fulfill their dreams. I can look across campus every day and directly see the impact the Foundation makes in the lives of the students, faculty, alumni, and friends of SDSU.”

- David Hecht