Feb. 13, 2018

This week’s Up-and-Comer is Austin Klueber, marketing coordinator at Lloyd Cos.

Name: Austin Klueber

Age: 22

Hometown: Sioux Falls

What brought you to Sioux Falls?

I am originally from Sioux Falls and my wife is in pharmacy school here, so it was a no-brainer to come back.

What keeps you in Sioux Falls?

I love the small-town feel with all the amenities of a larger city. I am also a big hockey fan and Sioux Falls has a great hockey facility and the sport is growing exponentially.

What’s your favorite thing about your job?

I really enjoy the atmosphere around the office and the team I work with. They are incredibly easy to work with and are a wealth of knowledge.

How did you get connected to your industry?

I have always had an interest in marketing since I was younger, and I minored in marketing at SDSU. I also had an internship last summer in the marketing department of a financial services company.

Describe Lloyd Cos. in three words.

Passionate, fun, hardworking.

What’s one business you’d like to see in Sioux Falls that isn’t here now?

Trader Joe’s.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Hopefully taking on more responsibilities within the company and growing both personally and professionally.