State Convention 2025

Join us for the SDMHA State Convention - your go-to event for industry-leading education tailored to every role in housing.

Whether you're an Independent Rental Owner, Property Manager, Leasing Agent, Maintenance Professional, or a Realtor. Choose the learning experience that fits your schedule: attend both days, just one day, or select specific sessions that interest you most. Plus, for added flexibility, several sessions will be available for virtual attendance.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow in the ever-evolving world of rental housing.

Wednesday, October 15th

• 8:30am - 1pm: Fair Housing For The Real World, Scott Michael Dunn of Costello Compliance
• 8:30am - 10am: Right on Target: Using Leasing & Marketing Analytics to Drive Strategy, Allie Crist of Hubbell Realty
• 9:30am - 10:30am: Boiler and Mechanical Room for Maintenance, Midwestern Mechanical
• 10:10am - 11:30am: Seal The Deal: Connect with Prospects, Convert with Confidence, Allie Crist of Hubbell Realty
• 10:30am - 11:30am: Lead-Based Paint, Bob Zak
• 11:45am - 1pm: Lunch with Mayor TenHaken as Keynote Speaker
• 1pm - 2pm: Addiction Services at Avera: What to Look for and What Services are Available at Avera, Thomas Otten of Avera Behavioral Health
• 1pm  - 2pm: EPA Updates & Changes, Brian Wilhite, Wilhite Services
• 2 pm-4 pm: Trade Show
• 4 pm-6 pm: Property Showcase    Sponsored by:

Thursday, October 16th

• 8:30am - 11:30am: Contracts, Eviction, Forms & Management Contracts with Glenn Boomsma of Breit Boomsma Law
• 8:30am - 10am: QPR Training (Question, Persuade, Refer) with Arianna Santos of Helpline Center
• 10am - 11:30am: Working Better Together: Unlocking the Power of Intergenerational Insight, Trudy Billion of University of Sioux Falls
• 11:45am - 1pm: Lunch with Disability Panel Discussion
• 1pm - 2:30pm: Financial, Eric Hanson of Dakota Homestead Title Insurance Co.
• 2:30pm - 4pm: Customer Service Capital: Investing in Resident Relationships & Resolving Conflict, Allie Crist of Hubbell Realty
• 1pm-4pm: Unleash The Power of AI For Your Business, Dr. David De Jong of Dakota State University

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries across the globe, and the multi-housing sector is no exception. Attendees will gain practical insights into how free, AI-driven tools such as ChatGPT, Suno, CharacterAI, NotebookLM, HeyGen, and others can be leveraged to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and support day-to-day operations in the housing industry. This session will highlight actionable ways to integrate AI into your business practices with confidence. Bring your smartphone or laptop to participate in demonstrations fully. Join us to explore how emerging technologies can support your mission of operational excellence and continued growth in South Dakota’s dynamic housing market.