Julian Beaudion is a small-business owner and former state trooper from Sioux Falls. He and his wife co-own Swamp Daddy's Cajun Kitchen, and he previously served 13 years as a South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper and is a graduate of the Obama Foundation's Leaders program. While in uniform, Julian organized the state's largest peaceful march after George Floyd's murder and mentored new officers in de escalation and outreach. Julian serves as ED of The HUB SD, an organization dedicated to advancing engagement, leadership development, and community-centered communication strategies across the state. He also owns Swamp Daddy's Cajun Kitchen, a successful restaurant in Sioux Falls that has become a hub for community connection and local entrepreneurship.