Gerad Robertson is receiving his 1st dollar of profit from Nancy Larsen, SEFP when a group from the Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project (SEFP) and

Parker Development Corporation gathered to congratulate Gerad for opening his practice on Main Street Parker.  Those present include:  (l to r)  Reed Friese,

Duane Tieszen, Luverne Langerock, John McDonald, Mark Kasten and Justin O’Keefe.  Not present was Mark Slade, SBDC.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Picture courtesy of Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc

COMPANY:  Xcelerated Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists, LLC

OWNERS:  Gerad Robertson PT, ATC and Kaylyn Robertson A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer

LOCATION:  Parker

PHONE/EMAIL:  (605) 297-0357    xcelpt@iw.net

NUMBER OF JOBS:  2

BACKGROUND:  Gerad graduated from Buena Vista University in Athletic Training, received his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University became certified by the NATABOC in 2002 and has been working for others the last 5 years.  Xcelerated Physical Therapy has been in existence out of the home since April 2007, seeing patients in the evening as needed and now after realizing the need the business has a Main Street presence. 

ASSISTANCE REQUESTED:  Business Planning

RESULTS:  A new business

QUOTABLE:  “The SEFP really kick started the whole process for me and helped organize my thoughts to eventually realize my dream of owning my own business in a profession that I love.”