Meet Bryon Noem: The Quiet First Gentleman Pushed Into the Spotlight

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News (2 / 1) 03.03.2026 15:59 / Simo

Private Family Man

Bryon and Kristi married in Watertown in 1992 when Kristi was just 20. The couple share three children—Kassidy Noem-Peters, Kennedy Noem-Frick and Booker Noem—and Kristi has publicly praised Bryon’s faith and role as a father.

South Dakota’s First Gentleman

When Kristi’s profile rose, Bryon became South Dakota’s first-ever First Gentleman in 2019. Together they launched the initiative "This is South Dakota" to spotlight hometowns and rural communities; Bryon says he wants to listen to people’s stories and promote small towns while largely keeping a low public profile.