Visit Rapid City Hires Executive Director for New Sports Commission

Visit Rapid City is thrilled to announce that Domico Rodriguez has been appointed as the new Executive Director for the Rapid City Sports Commission.  

“Domico is the right person to help establish and lead the Rapid City Sports Commission,” said Brook Kaufman, President & CEO of Visit Rapid City. “He brings extensive knowledge to this position and will work tirelessly to drive quality of life for athletes and families in the area, while increasing economic impact through sporting events.”

As Executive Director for the Rapid City Sports Commission, Domico will lead the future of sports in Rapid City, with responsibilities that include driving long-term fundraising and development efforts, community engagement and positioning the city as a strong sports tourism destination.

“Rapid City is well-poised to progress to the next level and I’m excited our Sports Commission will play a key role in future growth,” said Rodriguez. “I am thrilled to see youth sports and our economy grow through this initiative and I cannot wait to get to work.”

Rodriguez has a Bachelor of Science from Black Hills State University and brings more than 16 years of hands-on experience from sales, sports and management to this position.

Most recently, he was with Main Street Square in downtown Rapid City. Rodriguez is actively involved in the Rapid City community and serves on a variety of boards, with organizations that include Elevate Rapid City, Harney Little League Board of Directors and the Mayor’s Downtown Parking Advisory Board. As a high school and college basketball official, he also has abundant experience in the sports industry in Rapid City and South Dakota.

For more information about the Rapid City Sports Commission and Visit Rapid City, check out www.visitrapidcity.com.