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Who We Are

Our Philosophy


There's a reason we're called "the farm builders." We absolutely love working for farmers. In fact, farming is at our very core. We’re all farm kids who grew up seeing the dedication our families put in every day from dawn to dusk, and we strive to emulate that work ethic in every project we do, no matter how big or how small.

We are proud to be a full-service contracting company. We are here to serve you throughout the entire process. We have our own specialized crews who focus solely on their area of expertise, from drafting and designing to site excavation, concrete pouring, building-specific construction and electrical work. This allows us to control the building schedule and makes for a more seamless process.

But our work doesn’t end when the building is complete. We are committed to maintaining relationships with all of our customers throughout the lifetime of the structure, whether you need to have it serviced or just have questions or concerns. Above all, we know our customers and our employees are the cream of the crop. We would not be where we are today without them.

However, if you do have a problem or a concern, our team will do everything in our power to meet you wherever you are to make it right.

Summit Contracting

Our Process

From the day you think “You know, I could really use a new structure for X, Y or Z,” Summit’s team will be right there with you. Have questions? Ask. We’ll answer them. Not sure where to start? Let us put our expertise to work for you. Our 8-step construction process is set up to make the entire project go off without a hitch.

Because we are a full-service contracting company, your Summit point of contact will be one of our dedicated structure specialists who specifically focus on your type of project. For example, our grain bin specialists focus mainly on grain bins. Building specialists focus mainly on buildings, etc.

1. Determine

Once you’ve reached out to us about your project, your dedicated point of contact will work with you to determine your project needs.

2. Communicate

Our detail-oriented project managers will be in regular communication with you, keeping the process on time and on budget.

3. Customize

With specs wrapped up, structure specialists will begin to add in any customizations you might want.

4. Permit

Your Summit specialist will then advise you about any and all building permits and documents you need.

5. Site Preparation

Summit will then begin preparing your site for construction, starting with excavation and concrete pouring if necessary.

6. Deliver

A highly-trained CDL-certified driver will deliver and unload all components on-site.

7. Construction

A structure-specific crew will then begin the construction process shortly after delivery.

8. Walkthrough

Once your structure has been built, your specialist will conduct a final walkthrough with you.

Construction completion doesn’t mean Summit’s job is done. Once your structure is in place, our team will continue to check in with you to ensure you are 100% satisfied with your project.

Summit Contracting was great to work with. They were able to get the best price in the area and got my project done on time. They told me they would have my grain bin up a month sooner than anyone else estimated. And they delivered on that promise.

- Jacob

Grain Bins

Our Team

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Tyler Samuelson

Chief Executive Officer

Tyler and his wife Katy have lived in Platte for most of their lives. He attended South Dakota State University, where he earned a degree in Construction Management.

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Jerad Hutchens

President

Working on their 4th generation family farm in Nebraska, Jerad developed a strong work ethic combined with an entrepreneurial spirit; he started a lawn mowing business at the age of 10, which supported his economic independence and college education.

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John Southwick

Vice President, South Region

John heads up the Nebraska side of things, keeping all our projects on time and on budget in the Cornhusker state.

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Patrick Veurink

Location Manager – Sioux Center, IA

Summit prides itself on timely construction and that wouldn’t be possible without Patrick making sure the lumberyard is operating at peak performance.

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Abby Storm

Chief Financial Officer

Every business runs on financials, and Abby keeps ours in check. Summit is committed to keeping every project on budget and Abby’s ability to crunch the numbers plays a crucial role in making that happen.

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Steven Bultsma

Chief of Operations

Having each other’s back is a core value at Summit and no one exemplifies that principle more than Steven. While his primary role is logistics and making sure everything is running smoothly, no two days are ever the same for him.

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Kenneth Reddick

Director of Operations

We’re proud to be one of the region’s best at building farm structures. And to continue Summit’s reputation, we need a strong leader in charge of those projects–someone who has devoted himself to learning the ins and outs of the trade.

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Josh Kramp

Director of Sales

As an industry leader in grain systems, Summit strives to be a one-stop solution for farmers. And with Josh in charge, we can do so. Josh oversees grain material handling, millwright, grain system projects and crane work. He also takes on the role of project management and estimating.

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Corey Rabenberg

Chief of Staff

At Summit, we know that our employees are the very backbone of our company. That’s why we put our very best in charge of them. As Chief of Staff, Corey makes sure that every Summit employee has everything they need to be successful.

BUILD YOUR CAREER

At Summit, our core values are integral to who we are. That’s why we hire people who share our principles and blend with our professional family. If your values match the following, we’d love to have a chat about bringing you on board.

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