Nancy Larsen of SEFP is presenting Ardon & Sheila Wek with their first dollar of profit after Ardon spoke at the SEFP Annual Investor Reception,
talking about the new business and the assistance received. The SEFP Board members are shown l to r: Mark Buechler, President, Dave Hoffman,
John Deppe, Philip Svartoisn, Karen Freier, John McDonald, Dale Weiss, Curt Lukes, Luverne Langerock, Jim Adamson, Alan Ward and Duane Tieszen.
Not shown is Lori Cowman, SBDC.
COMPANY: Wek Insulation Service LLC
OWNERS: Ardon & Sheila Wek, Owners
LOCATION: Hutchinson County, Freeman, SD
PHONE/FAX/EMAIL: (605) 327-3410 sawek@iw.net
NUMBER OF JOBS: 1.5
BACKGROUND: Great thought went into the opportunity to create another profit center for the family
farm through a 13 year relationship on the SD Soybean Processors board. This is an insulation business
that uses a soybased “green” product which is more efficient than traditional fiberglass insulation.
ASSISTANCE REQUESTED: Business Planning
RESULTS: A new business
QUOTABLE: “When I called Nancy Larsen at SEFP, she was eager to help me create a business plan.
After identifying the basics of business, the start-up and operating costs, we met with Lori Cowman of
SBDC before Nancy completed and packaged the “plan”. I appreciate the help I received from SEFP
and SBDC. Our business is underway and we look forward to a profitable future.”