Meet Jill O'Brien

Jill’s culinary career began on a South Dakota dairy farm where, as a child, participation in “kitchen chores” wasn’t optional. But, something stuck and food became her passion.

She started her hospitality career working in a variety of positions learning all facets of the restaurant industry. In 1989 she stated her own business with a personalized catering service and has owned and managed three restaurants. Jill has served and catered for a wide variety of celebrities in the Black Hills and beyond.

Jill has spent many hours in the Wild Idea test kitchen experimenting with and formulating recipes. Jill says, “The food industry is constantly changing and although the finished product is the ultimate goal, it’s the quality and consistency of the product to begin with that determines your success. Wild Idea Buffalo meat will certainly add to the success of your meal, not just in taste, but also in the health benefits it offers, no matter what the trend.”

In addition to managing Wild Idea Buffalo Company, Jill also operates the Cheyenne River Ranch eco-tourism business, and assists on the ranch. In her free time you can find her in the kitchen formulating new recipes.