Shantel Lynn Krebs (born June 18, 1971) is an American politician and former public‑service official from the state of South Dakota. A member of the Republican Party, she served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013 and was the State Auditor of South Dakota from 2015 to 2019.
Early life and education
Krebs was born in Huron, South Dakota. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from South Dakota State University. Details of any further education have not been widely documented.
Political career
South Dakota House of Representatives
Krebs was first elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in 2004, representing District 10. She was re‑elected in 2006, 2008, and 2010, serving a total of eight years. During her tenure, she served on various committees, including the Appropriations Committee and the Government Operations and Audit Committee, focusing on fiscal oversight and state budgeting matters.
State Auditor
In the 2014 statewide election, Krebs was elected State Auditor of South Dakota, taking office on January 6 2015. As auditor, she was responsible for supervising the statewide accounting system, auditing public accounts, and overseeing the distribution of unclaimed property. She was re‑elected in 2016 and served until January 7 2019, when she was succeeded by Troy Merritt.
Post‑political career
After leaving the auditor’s office, Krebs was appointed to a senior position within the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program in 2021, where she worked on initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and economic opportunities in rural communities. She has also been active in various Republican Party and civic organizations in South Dakota.
Personal life
Krebs is married and has children. She has been involved in community volunteer work, including activities related to education and youth sports. Specific details about her family life are kept private.
References
- South Dakota Secretary of State, election results archives.
- Official biography, Office of the State Auditor of South Dakota (archived).
- United States Department of Agriculture press releases (2021).
Note: The information provided reflects publicly available and verifiable sources as of June 2026.