Steve McFarland was hired as Spearfish’s City Administrator in February 2022.  Before coming to South Dakota, Steve was the Finance Director for Lafayette, CO (2016-2022) and Estes Park, CO (2005-2016).  Prior to that, Steve managed his own consulting firm (1999-2005) and was the general manager of a resort in Estes Park, CO (1985-1999).  Steve served two terms as Chamber Resort Association President in Estes Park.  Steve has a BA in history and business administration from Wittenberg University and a MPA from Colorado University – Denver.  Steve is married to Ginny, an architect, and has 4 children, the youngest two of whom still live at home.

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