Summit Contracting Welcomes Build Dakota Scholarship Students to South Dakota Workforce
PLATTE, S.D. — September 9, 2026 — Summit Contracting is proud to announce its continued commitment to developing South Dakota's skilled workforce through the Build Dakota Scholarship program. As part of this commitment, Summit Contracting is welcoming three students into hands-on career opportunities that connect their technical education with real-world experience in the construction industry.
The Build Dakota Scholarship program provides South Dakota students with an opportunity to pursue high-demand technical education while establishing career pathways with South Dakota employers. Summit Contracting's participation in the program allows students to gain valuable industry experience while preparing for long-term careers in the communities where they live and work.
"For the past several years, Summit Contracting has been proud to partner with the Build Dakota Scholarship Program to invest in the next generation of South Dakota's workforce. This partnership is about more than providing educational opportunities; it is about creating career pathways for talented individuals who want to build their futures right here in our communities," said Chris McKinney, Director of Recruiting & Development at Summit Contracting.
This year, Summit Contracting is proud to support the following students:
Aaron Venner
Lake Area Technical College
Building Trades Technology
Summit Department — Building Systems, Pierre Building Crew
Payton Neilsen
Mitchell Technical College
Architectural Design & Building Construction
Summit Department — Building Systems, Platte Building Crew
Riley Mayer
Mitchell Technical College
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Summit Department — Electrical, Electrical Apprentice in Platte
"Build Dakota recipients have become an important part of Summit Contracting's continued growth and success. By supporting students as they develop the technical skills, knowledge, and experience needed in our industry, we are investing directly in the future of our company. These individuals bring new ideas, energy, and a strong foundation of skills that help us continue building at the level our customers expect," said Chris McKinney.
Summit Contracting is proud to support students pursuing careers in building systems, architectural design, construction, and electrical work. The company views these opportunities as an investment in the future of the construction industry and in the communities it serves throughout South Dakota.
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 buildings, and metal buildings. 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.
Contact Information
Sonya Moller, Brand + Marketings
Phone: 605.630.4903
Email: sonya@bouwensfc.com