The Human Relations Commission and staff welcome James Lodu as the newest Commissioner to serve on the Human Relations Commission.

Mayor Dave Munson appointed James at the May 14, 2007, City Council meeting.

James works for Lutheran Social Services Refugee and Immigration Center as an Employment Specialist and for the Sioux River Valley Community Health Center as an Outreach Worker. He is the Vice President of the Equatoria Sudanese Community Association, SD, coaches U10 Soccer with SF Soccer Association and is Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus St. Josephine Bakhita Parish in Sioux Falls. He earned a Master of Health Services Administration from USD.