Summit Contracting Hosts Ribbon Cutting at New Shop in Seward, Nebraska

Seward, NE, June 18, 2025 – Summit Contracting welcomed over 100 guests to its new shop in Seward, Nebraska, during a ribbon cutting ceremony held in partnership with the Seward County Chamber and Development Partnership. The event marked the first completed phase of Summit’s ongoing investment in the Seward community, underscoring the company’s commitment to growth and service in the region.

Jonathan Jank, President and CEO of the Seward Chamber, opened the event by thanking attendees and recognizing the significance of the occasion. “We are Ag at our core in Seward County,” said Jank. “Summit Contracting is the perfect example of who and how we want to grow as a community and ultimately as a region.”

Jerad Hutchens, President of Summit Contracting, provided background on the company’s agricultural focus and plans for future expansion in Seward. “We’re an ag-based business, so putting our stake in the ground in the agricultural community of Seward is a great fit,” said Hutchens. “Being here is a big step for our business and for our ability to better serve farmers in this area.”

John Southwick, Chief of Sales, shared his appreciation for the Seward community and Summit’s team. “We ultimately chose Seward because of its rich agricultural history, strong community values, and the welcoming spirit of its people,” said Southwick. The Seward Chamber and Economic Development team played an instrumental role in helping Summit Contracting secure the land for the new facility, and the company is excited to establish this location as its southern headquarters. Southwick acknowledged the hard work and dedication that has contributed to the company’s rapid growth. Southwick added, “We’ve come a long way, fast,” and further expressed gratitude to Summit’s partners, suppliers, vendors, and employees and their families.

The new 100-by-138-foot shop currently houses Summit’s electrical, concrete, building, and millwright crews, as well as inventory and equipment, which allows Summit to operate more efficiently and serve customers across the region. Future phases of the development will include office space and a warehouse to further support Summit's operations and increase capacity to serve even more local farmers.

Summit Contracting was founded in 2009 by Tyler and Katy Samuelson in Platte, South Dakota. What started as a small operation has grown into a multi-location business with locations throughout South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. Despite this growth, Summit’s core values of quality craftsmanship, strong relationships, and customer commitment have remained unchanged.

Summit Contracting is a full-service, on-farm construction company, specializing in premium grain bins, grain systems, post-frame and metal buildings. The company also offers full-site work services including excavation, concrete, water & sewer, and electrical services, managing projects from start to finish to meet the unique needs of the agricultural community.

Summit Contracting employees and Seward Chamber Ambassadors join in a photo while John Southwick (L) and Jerad Hutchens (R) hold the ribbon for Karsin Kramp and Eden Kramp to cut the ribbon.