Matt Althoff Named President and CEO of Glory House

Former South Dakota Secretary of Social Services Matt Althoff will take over as the new president and CEO of Glory House on Dec. 1, SiouxFalls.Business reported.

The leadership change comes at a critical juncture for the Sioux Falls-based organization, which has operated as a pillar of local recovery services since its establishment in 1968. Althoff’s appointment marks a transition from state-level oversight to direct executive management of one of the region’s primary providers of residential treatment, outpatient counseling, and recovery housing.

“The board is confident Matt is the right leader for Glory House at this important moment,” Liz Stanton, chair of the Glory House board of directors, said in a statement.

State-level expertise meets community service

Althoff brings a background defined by both public administration and religious leadership to the role. During his tenure at the Department of Social Services, he managed programs dedicated to children, families, and individuals, while maintaining responsibility for the oversight and public funding of behavioral health services.

This experience in the state’s human services delivery system is expected to be a primary asset for the nonprofit. His previous 13-year tenure as chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls also included work in administration and community-serving initiatives.

The transition moves from managing broad state-wide policies to implementing localized, hands-on recovery support. For the residents of Sioux Falls relying on Glory House's long-standing infrastructure, the new leadership must manage the complexities of behavioral health funding and partnership building.

“He brings substantial executive experience, a deep understanding of South Dakota’s human services delivery system and a commitment to people facing significant challenges. We believe he will build strong relationships with our staff and partners while advancing the work of Glory House,” Stanton said.

A legacy of nearly 60 years

Althoff enters the position following the leadership of Rev. Dr. Roger Fredrikson, stepping into a role that has maintained a continuous presence in the Sioux Falls community for nearly six decades.

The mission of the organization focuses on individuals facing the barriers often associated with addiction and mental health recovery. Althoff noted the weight of this history in his response to the appointment.

“I am honored to receive this appointment from the Glory House board,” Althoff said. “I hope to build on the legacy of Rev. Dr. Roger Fredrikson and the many people who have carried this important ministry forward for nearly 60 years. With the Lord’s help, I look forward to supporting South Dakotans who face barriers as they work to claim their lives again.”

As the new CEO prepares for his December start date, the focus will likely shift toward how his understanding of state-level behavioral health oversight can translate into expanded or more stabilized services for the local population.