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Summit Contracting Announces Build Dakota Scholarship Recipient at Dakotafest

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Summit Contracting Announces Build Dakota Scholarship Recipient at Dakotafest

Mitchell, SD — Summit Contracting, a premier agricultural construction service provider in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa, proudly announces the awarding of a Build Dakota Scholarship to Gavin Hulstein during a special event at Dakotafest in Mitchell, SD.

Summit also announced the expansion of its partnership with Build Dakota Scholarship partnership and Lake Area Technical College (LATC) of Watertown, SD. This initiative provides recipients like Gavin Hulstein, a recent graduate from Pierre T.F. Riggs High School, a pathway to a debt-free education and a promising career in Building Trades Technology.

Gavin Hulstein Build Dakota Signing
Gavin Hulstein signing his Build Dakota Scholarship


Gavin has been awarded the Build Dakota Scholarship through LATC’s Stretch-the-Million Partnership program. This scholarship includes all tuition, fees, books, and required program expenses, ensuring Gavin graduates without financial burden. Summit Contracting pays a portion of the scholarship and Build Dakota covers the remainder. Upon completion of his studies, he will join Summit Contracting for at least three years, committing to build a long-term career with the company.

"Building a great company culture starts with a strong foundation," remarked Jerad Hutchens, President of Summit Contracting. "We're delighted to welcome Gavin to Team Summit. His addition is a testament to our commitment to nurturing talent that upholds our core values and dedication to quality."

Gavin Hulstein Build Dakota Scholarship
Pictured (L-R) Josh Bryant, Summit Contracting; Hulstein family, Ashley, Kirk, Mya, and Gavin Hulstein; Chris McKinney, Summit Contracting; Jerad Hutchens, President, Summit Contracting.


At Summit Contracting, the company's core values are integral to its identity. They hire individuals who share their principles and blend with their professional family. Core values include:

  • We've got each other's backs: First and foremost, we are a team. That means when someone is having a hard time, we step up and help each other out, whether it's part of our day-to-day job or not. We've got each other's backs. No questions asked.
  • Own up: No one is perfect. If you make a mistake, own up to it, help to fix it, learn from it and move on.
  • It's not always sunny: Ag construction is a vital part of our rural economy, but it's hard work. Whether it's 75 and sunny, or 15 and snowing, we work in the elements, day in and day out. Because of that, positive attitudes are a must. We're all in this together in every situation to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
  • No jerks allowed: Treating each other with respect, having a good attitude, and taking responsibility for our work is of the utmost importance. Whatever job we're on, we give 100% at all times, doing everything to the very best of our ability. We take pride in what we do, and how we treat one another is no exception.
  • Everything we build, we build with excellence and pride: Summit Contracting wants to show the world that no one builds better than they do.

Congratulations to Gavin Hulstein on his scholarship. Summit Contracting supports workforce development through scholarships and training, ensuring a bright future for the agricultural sector.

About Summit Contracting

Founded in 2009, by Tyler and Katy Samuelson, Summit Contracting is a full-service on-farm construction company with specialized crews and support staff who focus on their area of expertise. They specialize in building premium grain systems, post-frame and metal buildings, irrigation systems and seed-treating solutions. From beginning the project in drafting/estimating to self-performing and managing each of our projects through completion, it is our goal to build lasting relationships with our customers and provide them with quality products they can be proud of for generations. Dedicated every day from dawn to dusk, Summit Contracting strives to emulate the farmer’s work ethic in every project, no matter how big or how small. The Future of Ag is Building. To learn more about Summit Contracting visit www.BuildSummit.com.

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