About us

A Sioux Falls property management company that actually feels like a partner.

We started Great Plains because Sioux Falls owners deserved better than the "set-it-and-forget-it" management they were getting. We answer the phone. We know your property. We keep your tenants happy — because that's what keeps your income steady.

Our story

Built by owners, for owners.

Great Plains was founded to bring hands-on, local property management to Sioux Falls rental owners — the kind that treats a duplex on the east side with the same care as a portfolio of homes near USD.

We limit how many doors we take on so every property gets the attention it deserves. That means you get an actual person on the other end of the phone, tenants get maintenance handled fast, and everyone knows where things stand.

Local roots

We live and work in Sioux Falls. Every property is within reach.

Right-sized portfolio

We stay small on purpose. Your property is never a number.

Tenant-first mindset

Happy tenants renew leases. Fewer vacancies means better returns.

10+

Years managing SD rentals

97%

On-time rent collection

<24h

Owner reply time

Executive team

Get to know the people behind your property.

Established in September 2012, Great Plains Property Management is a seven-person team led by a licensed Property Manager, Accounting Manager, Administrative Assistant, two full-time Maintenance Specialists, and two Residential Leasing Agents.

Chanelle Hurkes

Property Manager & Owner

Chanelle has been a licensed Property Manager since 2012, with five years of prior experience as an assistant to a Property Management team. She performs a wide range of property management functions with ease and competence, bringing communication, foresight, and maturity to every relationship.

She has successfully managed over 400 real estate units across more than 20 owners, and takes pride in treating every property as if it were her own — well-maintained, professionally managed, and positioned for long-term success.

Dennis “Woody” Woodward

Maintenance Specialist & Manager

Dennis has been a Maintenance Specialist for over 12 years and currently oversees every member of our maintenance team. He supervises maintenance requests, coordinates contractors, and handles on-site assessments personally.

He also coordinates unit turnovers — scheduling carpet installation, painting, basic cleaning, and repairs. Prior to real estate, Dennis spent 20 years at Carlson Distributing as a Sales Representative and Route Supervisor.

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