Paul Ten Haken

Paul Joseph TenHaken, (born November 13, 1977) is an American businessman and website developer who has served as the mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota since May 15, 2018. Early life and education TenHaken was born in Sioux Center, Iowa, to parents Lyle and Beth TenHaken. He was raised in Worthington, Minnesota. TenHaken attended Dordt College and received his degree in graphic design in 2000. Upon graduation, TenHaken moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and worked as the mascot of the Sioux Falls Skyforce. He attended the University of Sioux Falls and received an MBA in 2004. Business career TenHaken founded Click Rain, a marketing technology agency in Sioux Falls, in 2008. TenHaken was named one of Entrepreneur magazine's Top 10 Emerging Entrepreneurs as well as South Dakota Young Entrepreneur of the Year. TenHaken is also the co-founder of the Dispatch Project, a non-profit that organizes overseas mission opportunities for business leaders. His efforts have received accolades from Entrepreneur Magazine, When Work Works, Inc. Magazine, and Sioux Falls Business Journal. Mayor of Sioux Falls TenHaken placed first in the April 10, 2018 election, and won the May 1 run-off election with 62.7% of the vote.