Candidate, South Dakota State Senate, District 16, 2014

Candidate, South Dakota House of Representatives, District 16, 2012

Candidate, South Dakota House of Representatives, District 16, 2010

No caucus information on file.

Part-owner, Tornberg Farms, Incorporated, 1976-present

Legislative Aide/House Secretar, South Dakota State Legislature, 2013-2014

Elected President, the Sioux Falls Education Association, 2005-2008

Teacher, Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, 2000-2005

Teacher, Beresford High School, 1977-2000

Chair Post 72, Beresford American Legion Auxiliary

Member, Beresford Chamber of Commerce

Member, Corn Growers Association

Member/Church Treasurer, Emmanuel Lutheran of Beresford

4-H Leader, Lincoln County

Intern, Master Gardener

Member, Progress Study Club of the General Federated Women’s Club

Member, South Dakota Dairy Producers

Member, South Dakota Education Association, retired

Member, South Dakota Farmer’s Union

Member, Soybean Association

open-class judge, at Lincoln, Union, Clay, Turner, and Minnehaha County Fairs

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Sewing and quilt-making. Reading. Gardening. Shopping for toys for the grandkids.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

Ann states:
"As a retired teacher and a family farm owner, I value hard work. During the last two legislative Sessions in Pierre, I was the first one to open the office door in the morning and the last one to close it at night. I'll carry on this tradition as a Senator for District 16 who represents ALL of District 16. As a member of the Beresford Chamber of Commerce and the Dakota Valley Business Council, I've also worked hard to understand our District's unique needs for economic development. "

"As a Debate Coach for close to 30 years, I've always had an interest in politics and government and was dedicated to teaching my students to research thoroughly and advocate persuasively. When I was elected President of the Sioux Falls Education Association, the largest professional association of teachers in the state, I worked diligently to help SD students and teachers as I contacted state legislators on education issues. I often spoke to the media on these issues. If I am able to elicit voter support and gain this office, you will have put one feisty debate coach in Pierre. I promise you to research the issues, learn the truth, advocate eloquently, and honestly work on behalf of the people of District 16."