About South Dakota Bakers Association
Logan Gran
Kimmie LeCompte
Kimmie LeCompte
President
Hi! My name is Logan Gran and I am the Owner of One Smart Cookie SD. I originally started the business in Pierre and moved to Sioux Falls and brought my business with me. I specialize in custom decorated sugar cookies as well as Cookie classes! I love to teach about cookies just as much as I love to do them myself. I am an engineer by day and Cookie artist by night.
Kimmie LeCompte
Kimmie LeCompte
Kimmie LeCompte
Vice president
Hey! My name is Kimmie LeCompte. I am the owner of Perfectly Baked in Pierre and a devoted wife and mother to 5 beautiful children. Along with my professional pursuits I am deeply passionate about SDBA and everything that we offer.
I never knew I wanted to be a baker until I met my husband who is a chef. He ignited the love a
Vice president
Hey! My name is Kimmie LeCompte. I am the owner of Perfectly Baked in Pierre and a devoted wife and mother to 5 beautiful children. Along with my professional pursuits I am deeply passionate about SDBA and everything that we offer.
I never knew I wanted to be a baker until I met my husband who is a chef. He ignited the love and passion I have for this industry and I want to share that passion with others. We are all meant to be here doing what we love! I have always said, "There is room for all of us in this industry." With SDBA we truly support just that. I look forward to serving each and every one of you!
Jordan
Kimmie LeCompte
Emily Studemann
Treasurer
Hey there! My name is Jordan Bourne and I’m a wife and mom of three amazing kids. I’m also the proud owner of Bourne Family Bakery which I opened February of 2024 located in Sioux Falls, SD. I accidentally stumbled into the business world through my love for sourdough—observing, learning, then finally baking my first perfect loaf
Treasurer
Hey there! My name is Jordan Bourne and I’m a wife and mom of three amazing kids. I’m also the proud owner of Bourne Family Bakery which I opened February of 2024 located in Sioux Falls, SD. I accidentally stumbled into the business world through my love for sourdough—observing, learning, then finally baking my first perfect loaf and that got me hooked instantly! Living the sourdough dream one loaf at a time.
Emily Studemann
Katherine Christensen
Emily Studemann
Committee Member
My name is Emily Studemann and I own the Sugar Palace in Harrisburg, SD. I am a baker and decorator. My love of decorating has been with me since I was a teen. I did my first wedding cake at the age of 16 and never stopped. You can always find a sweet treat at Sugar Palace and I can help design cakes for your special occasion.
Katherine Christensen
Katherine Christensen
Katherine Christensen
Committee Member
Hello! My name is Katherine Christensen and I am the General Manager and Head Pastry Chef at Sioux Falls Chef, formerly known as Chef Ellen. We are located at 2210 West 68th Street, Suite 130 in Sioux Falls, SD. We make homemade heat and eat meals and delicious desserts! My main focus is cheesecake and truffles. I love to take crazy dessert ideas and make them a reality!
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Katherine Christensen
Katherine Christensen
Committee Member
I have been happily married to Ryan for 26 years, and we have three wonderful children: Rachelle (23), Charles (20), and Kirsten (14). With my Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, I have been able to manage our bakery business successfully. Baking is a passion of mine, and I have been doing it for as long as I can rem
Committee Member
I have been happily married to Ryan for 26 years, and we have three wonderful children: Rachelle (23), Charles (20), and Kirsten (14). With my Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, I have been able to manage our bakery business successfully. Baking is a passion of mine, and I have been doing it for as long as I can remember. I learned the art of baking from my mother as well as other influential women in my life. In October 2021, Ryan, Rachelle, and I purchased Pistachio Pie Bakery from its previous owner. Rachelle had been working at the bakery for one and a half years, both during and after completing her pastry diploma from Auguste Escoffier Culinary Institute. Pistachio Pie Bakery specializes in made-from-scratch desserts and breakfast pastries. Our specialties include pies, cheesecakes, croissants, french macarons, bars, cookies, kuchen, lefse, and gluten-free options.