Tim Rave

Timothy Allan Rave (born July 24, 1967) is an American politician and a former Republican member of the South Dakota Senate representing District 25 from January 11, 2011, to April 1, 2015.^[1] Rave served consecutively in the South Dakota Legislature from January 2003 until January 11, 2011, in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 25 seat.

Tim Rave
Majority Leader of the South Dakota Senate
In office September 30, 2013 – April 1, 2015
Preceded by	Russell Olson
Succeeded by	Corey Brown
Chair of the South Dakota Republican Party
In office January 22, 2011 – February 9, 2013
Preceded by	Bob Gray
Succeeded by	Craig Lawrence
Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office January 2009 – January 11, 2011
Preceded by	Thomas Deadrick
Succeeded by	Valentine Rausch
Speaker pro tempore of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office January 2007 – January 2009
Preceded by	Thomas Deadrick
Succeeded by	Valentine Rausch
Personal details
Born	Timothy Allan Rave (1967-07-24) July 24, 1967 (age 58) Dell Rapids, South Dakota, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Education	Canby Vocational College Augustana University

He was Speaker of the House. He is currently the Chairman of the Republican Party in South Dakota.