Damon Alvey grew up in northwest Iowa and is a graduate of the University of South Dakota. He began his teaching and coaching career at Brandon Valley School District. While teaching there Damon attained a Master’s degree from South Dakota State University and moved into administration with the Scotland School District for eighteen years.

During his tenure as Superintendent and Elementary Principal, he received his Education Specialist degree from the University of Sioux Falls and a Doctorate degree from the University of South Dakota. Damon has been with the Vermillion School District since 2017. Damon is married to his wife Linda and they have two grown daughters, Ashley and Amber.