Chris Lien is an established businessman, civic leader and family man who has been positively impacting communities throughout South Dakota and neighboring states for 20 years.  As Concrete Division President for Pete Lien and Sons, Chris has worked hard with his family to improve upon the business founded almost 60 years ago by providing quality construction material supplies that support the infrastructure and agricultural development of South Dakota.  Chris’s earlier business experience includes leadership of companies throughout South Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado, including Campbell County Concrete, Birdsall Sand and Gravel, and Trans-Colorado Concrete.

Chris Lien is also a recognized civic leader who gives his time and effort freely to the enhancement of his community and to the State of South Dakota.  He has served as a team member, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Ellsworth Task Force for the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce.  In 2005, the Task Force worked with the community, Governor’s office and congressional delegation to successfully remove Ellsworth Air Force Base from the Base Realignment and Closure Committee’s closure list. Chris’s support of community and his knowledge of the needs of South Dakotans is evident in his numerous roles within the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce, South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and his appointment as Member of the Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council.  He also is a member of the Defense Orientation Conference Association and the Young Presidents' Organization.

Chris’s understanding of South Dakota's economic and individual needs comes not only from his experience in business and community, but mostly from his family.  The Lien name has been deeply rooted within South Dakota for five generations.  Chris, along with his eight siblings, grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota.  He received his High School diploma from Stevens High School, and then went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Montana State University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota.  Chris counts his greatest achievement as marrying his wife Julie and together raising their daughter, Annie.

Chris Lien announced his intentions to seek election as the South Dakota representative in the US House in 2008.  Since his announcement Chris has been traveling all over the state meeting with voters and communities.  Chris is excited about the campaign and the opportunity to further serve the people of South Dakota.