Duane Harms

Duane is the Founder of Harms Oil Company and continues to serve on the Board of Directors. Duane graduated from South Dakota State University in 1969 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Ag Business. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Following his military commitment, Duane went to Indiana to work for Standard Oil Company. In 1976 he relocated to Aberdeen, SD to purchase an Amoco bulk fuels delivery business and founded Harms Oil. Throughout his business career, Duane has held numerous state and community board and leadership positions.