Kristi Noem, the current U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, has long emphasized the importance of family throughout her political career. Married to Bryon Noem since 1992, the couple has built a life rooted in South Dakota’s rural traditions. Together, they have raised a family while managing various business ventures, including an insurance agency and a family farm. Noem often shares glimpses of her family life on social media, highlighting the close-knit bond they share.

Learn all about Kristi and her family below.

Who Is Kristi Noem?

Kristi is a politician currently serving as the 8th United States Secretary of Homeland Security under President Donald Trump. She assumed the role on January 25, 2025, following Senate confirmation by a 59–34 vote.

Before her appointment to DHS, Kristi served as the 33rd Governor of South Dakota from 2019 to 2025, becoming the state’s first female governor. She previously represented South Dakota’s at-large congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019 and served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011.

Is Kristi Noem Married?

Yes, Kristi married her husband, Bryon, in 1992. A native of South Dakota, Bryon played a pivotal role during his wife’s time as governor, serving as the state’s First Gentleman.

According to Kristi’s website, Bryon’s bio reads, “I am proud to be from rural South Dakota. It’s where I learned the values of hard work and self-reliance, where Kristi and I chose to raise our kids, where we started an insurance business and hunting lodge, and where my family has farmed and ranched for a century. But many small towns like ours are struggling today. Class sizes are dropping. Businesses can’t afford to stay open. And fewer kids are coming home to farm or ranch. While South Dakota has grown by more than 100,000 people since 2000, rural populations have decreased. Seeing our larger communities flourish is exciting, but I want to make sure we don’t lose South Dakota’s rural culture either.”

In his bio, Bryon emphasized that he wants to “remind people that these are some of the best places to raise a family or start a business,” referring to South Dakota. “I want to show that our way of life here is worth celebrating and promoting. I want to listen to peoples’ stories and learn from their experiences, then share them with others,” he added.

Does Kristi Noem Have Children?

Yes, Kristi is a mother to three children named Kassidy, Kennedy, and Booker, whom she shares with Bryon. Though the former South Dakota governor is an outspoken advocate for conservative family values, including encouraging adoption, Kristi has kept her kids away from the spotlight to protect their privacy. However, she occasionally shares updates on her kids on social media.