About

Michael L. Bockorny

CEO

Michael Bockorny is a South Dakota native, born and raised in Huron, SD. He attended Northern State University where he graduated with a degree in Business Management. He also holds an MM from the University of Mary and is a Certified Master Economic Development Practioner (MEDP) through a consortium of Clemson University, University of Alabama, Texas Christian University, and the University of Southern Mississippi.

He served as CEO of the Aberdeen Development Corporation for over 10 years and prior to that worked in the private sector in senior living and the non-profit sector in a university setting. Michael has served on numerous Boards through the years; including the Northern State University Foundation, Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, Lake Area Technical College and numerous others.

Michael has founded/co-founded 18 companies throughout the years and has also taught multiple college courses, primarily focusing on entrepreneurship and small business management. Michael’s business ventures include; multi-family rentals, single family housing developments, various commercial ventures including historic downtown restoration projects and consulting businesses.

He and wife Kristi (a native of Leola, SD is currently the Dean of the School of Business at Northern State University) have three children, a daughter-in-law and a fur baby; Matthew (Aubrey), Connor and Emily and Charlee Puppy.
Call Mike at 605.228.5689
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Ryleigh Huppler

Operations Director

Ryleigh Huppler joined The 17-20 Group in August 2024 as the Director of Operations. Huppler is a proud South Dakota Native, growing up in Florence, SD.

She graduated from Northern State University in May 2024 with a degree in English with an Emphasis in Professional Writing. Previously, Ryleigh interned for the Northern Lights magazine as their Associate Editor and Vice President, and she worked at the Boys and Girls Club as Education Director.

Call Ryleigh at 605.880.0982
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