South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition Appoints David Spider as Executive Director
South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition Appoints David Spider as Executive Director
The South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition (SDNHOC) is proud to announce the appointment of David Spider as its new Executive Director. A respected leader in tribal housing, infrastructure development, and engineering, Spider brings decades of hands-on experience advancing safe, sustainable community infrastructure and housing development in Native communities across South Dakota and the Great Plains region.
Spider most recently served as the Director of Development for the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority, where he provided strong leadership focused on strengthening housing development and inspection capacity. His deep technical expertise, combined with his long-standing service to tribal governments and communities, uniquely positions him to lead the Coalition’s mission of expanding Native homeownership opportunities statewide.
“David brings an exceptional blend of technical knowledge, leadership experience, and commitment to tribal communities,” said Sharon Vogel, Chairwoman of the SDNHOC Board of Directors. “His background in housing development, infrastructure, and tribal governance aligns directly with our work to support long-term community stability and vitality through homeownership. He has also played a vital role in the Coalition’s work to support opportunities for Native contractors and housing inspectors–and we are thrilled he’ll now be leading our broader strategies to overcome barriers to Native homeownership.”
David’s career reflects a strong commitment to public service, tribal self-determination, and practical solutions that strengthen community infrastructure and housing systems. In addition to his experience overseeing housing development projects, he brings more than two decades of experience in tribal infrastructure and community development, including nearly two decades working with multiple tribes on transportation and road construction projects across the Great Plains.
For nearly a decade, throughout his work for the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, David has been an active part of the Coalition’s work to increase safe, affordable housing stock on Native land. He has helped to lead numerous Coalition training workshops focused on growing the capacity of Native contractors and housing inspectors—initiatives that are vital to long-term community development and expanding housing access for Native individuals and families.
As Executive Director, Spider will oversee the Coalition’s advocacy and programmatic work to increase Native homeownership, including policy initiatives, homebuyer readiness efforts, and partnerships that support housing development and access to financing. He will also lead the Coalition’s strategic planning, organizational growth, and engagement with funders and partners to expand its impact.
“Being a part of the Coalition’s work to increase Native homeownership has always been an honor–and I am extremely excited to take on this new role,” said David. “For generations, our community members face so many barriers to homeownership–from grappling with the complexity of land use, to navigating financing, to finding contractors who can meet their needs. But through the work of Coalition members across the state, we’re already witnessing change–and seeing younger people purchase their own homes. That will not only create generational wealth for their own families–it will be foundational to supporting thriving Native communities and nations. I’m looking forward to expanding those opportunities and continuing to build practical, sustainable pathways to homeownership.”
Spider earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and holds a State of South Dakota Engineer in Training license. He is also an International Code Council Certified Residential Building Inspector and Certified Residential Energy/Plans Examiner. His career spans engineering, housing development, tribal governance, and regulatory inspection—experience he brings to the Coalition’s mission of strengthening Native communities through homeownership.
