Hall of Fame
As a contributor to university athletics Jim Rarick and Pope and Talbot are synonymous. Personally, he has supported BHSU athletics for many years both financially and through commitment. He has been responsible for hiring athletes to work in the plant, thereby assisting them with college and living expenses. In 1993 Pope and Talbot was recognized as booster of the year. Rarick is the company's resident manager, a position he has held for the past 15 years. He has served on the Yellow Jacket Foundation board of directors since 1991. He also serves in the Spearfish Canyon Foundation, the state of South Dakota Value Added Authority, the state Conservation Commission, Black Hills Forest Resource Association, State Chamber of Commerce and Industry Association, Black Hills Multiple Use Coalition, Western Wood Products Association, and Spearfish Lions Club. He is a 1972 graduate of the University of Idaho with a degree in business management.
