Cheryl Tiahrt holds the position of Chief Information Officer at the University of South Dakota (USD) in Vermillion, South Dakota. Her involvement with supervisory duties in technology at USD dates back to 1997. Before assuming her current role, she taught computer applications and led client training seminars. Furthermore, Cheryl Tiahrt served on the team to develop the Lawrence Supercomputer, a project that involved consultation with USD scientists and industry computer architects.