Personnel

– Sales Team –

Whether it’s in-depth knowledge of product or up to the minute market updates, our sales team is here for you. By putting an emphasis on honesty and integrity, Sprenger Midwest has provided years of consistent, exceptional service to our customers. The industry is changing; that’s why our sales team is part of one of the most comprehensive continuing education programs in the industry, to ensure that you always have the latest tools and information at your disposal.

Brian Cook
Sales, Marketing and Purchasing Manager
26 Years at Sprenger Midwest

With nearly 31 years in the wholesale building materials industry, Brian has a passion for the job – having grown up in his families retail lumber/construction company.

He enjoys building long-term relationships with clients and vendors alike and counts many in the business among his closest friends.

Brian has served as the Tri-State Lumberman’s Association President and has earned the Salesperson of the Year award from the South Dakota Retail Lumberman’s Association.

Away from work, he can be found spending time with family and friends, sneaking in the occasional round of golf, rooting for the Minnesota Vikings.

Bill DenHoed
Purchasing Manager of Specialty Products

20 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Bill’s favorite parts of his position include building relationships with the mills and being involved with Sprenger Midwest on a large scale.

Bill was awarded Marketing Rep of the Year 2007 and enjoys cheering for the Vikings.

Past 5 o’clock, Bill enjoys spending time with his family and is a part-time instructor for the Richard Petty Driving Experience for over 10 years.

Scott Lawyer
Senior Territory Sales Rep, Outside Accounts Manager

26 Years With Sprenger Midwest

Being involved with the how-to portion of the product is the best part of Scott’s day.

Scott boasts the Gold Medal Grading Certificate and take his coffee straight up – the same no nonsense approach to his daily duties at Sprenger Midwest.

Scott started in the lumber industry in 1975 sweeping floors after school earning $1.90 per hour. He credits his success and determination of today from his humble beginnings of yesterday.

Past 5 o’clock Scott enjoys spending time with his family and time outdoors.

Joe Maestle
Senior Regional Accounts Manager, Lincoln, NE

13 Years at Sprenger Midwest, Lincoln Location

Joe enjoys the everyday challenges of the position and truly feels honored to meet each client and is thankful for the relationships built.

Joe was honored with the 2000 Midwest Regional Salesman of the Year Award with Foamex/GFI Industries and is proud to hold an honorable discharge from the US Army.

Joe and his wife enjoy spending time with their 5 grandchildren, the outdoors, hunting and fishing.

Scott Adolphsen
Senior Regional Accounts Manager

3 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Scott brings over 20 years of wholesale lumber experience to Sprenger Midwest.

In his position, Scott enjoys building relationships with customers and making sure each customer is satisfied.

Past 5 o’clock, Scott enjoys spending time with family and outdoor activities.

Scott takes his coffee strong as he hits the road to visits customers.

Todd Kappenman
Senior Regional Account Manager

21 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Best part of Todd’s position is building relationships with customers and how every day is a new challenge.

Past 5 o’clock, Todd enjoys spending time with family, golfing and cheering on the Cowboys.

Todd welcomes the challenges each day at Sprenger Midwest with a positive attitude and a strong cup of Joe (the stronger the better).

Kevin Fykstra
Inside Account Manager

12 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Kevin’s favorite part of the position is the variety, connecting with the customer.

Past 5 o’clock, Kevin enjoys family activities, golfing, fishing and cheering for the Vikings and the Hawkeyes.

Kevin enjoys a good cup of coffee (black) and going the extra mile for customers by locating different specialty products and by building lasting relationships.

Chris Meyer
Inside Account Manager

18 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Chris is most passionate about serving customers to the best of his ability and enjoys the friendships built with his customers.

Chris is honored with the 2011 Salesman of the Year Award (Nebraska Wholesale Salesman of the Year).

Past 5 o’clock, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, playing baseball, enjoying time outdoors and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and Huskers.

Wyatt Year
Inside Account Manager

10 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Wyatt comes to Sprenger Midwest with over 10 years industry experience. He enjoys working with his customer base and creating lasting, beneficial business relationships with each one.

Past 5 o’clock, Wyatt enjoys spending time with family and cheering on the Packers.

Cory Braton
Inside Account Manager

8 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Best part of Cory’s position is ensuring the best product and service in a timely fashion and making sure each client is satisfied.

Past 5 o’clock, Cory enjoys spending time with family, hunting, fishing and cheering on the Packers.

Matt Winblade
Inside Account Manager

6 Year at Sprenger Midwest

Matt brings years of retail lumber experience to Sprenger Midwest. In his position, Matt is most passionate about providing his customers with a positive experience.

Past 5 o’clock, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, golfing and cheering on the Bears and Cubs.

Taylor Steinborn
Inside Account Manager

10 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Taylor Steinborn makes the move from product distribution to an Inside Account Manager at Sprenger Midwest.

He brings 8 years of cedar and pine woods experience from his previous position at Sprenger Midwest.

Past 5 o’clock, Taylor enjoys biking, kayaking and enjoying outdoor activities. He enjoys spending time with friends and family and cheering on the Patriots.

Nick Sehr
Inside Account Manager and Engineered Lumber Designer/ Draftsperson

6 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Nick Sehr joins the Sprenger Midwest team as an Inside Account Manager and Engineered Lumber Designer/Draftsperson.

Past 5 o’clock, Nick enjoys spending time with friends and family, golfing, playing amateur league baseball and cheering on the Miami Dolphins.

Cameron Sorensen
Inside Account Manager

2 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Cameron brings over 8 years experience in the building products industry to his position.

He says the best part of his job is getting to know his customers and helping them get the job done!

Past 5 o’clock, Cameron enjoys spending time with his wife, son and 2 dogs and attends local sporting events.

You can also find him throwing it down at the occasional BBQ contest and adding to his collection of awards.

When he’s not crafting award-winning BBQ recipes, Cameron can be found cheering on the Detroit Lions, Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Atlanta Braves.

Troy Aarbo
Inside Account Manager

Troy brings over 24 years experience in the building materials industry to his position.

He has worked in retail, 1 step and 2 step distribution and has enjoyed seeing all the changes in technology that have taken place in the building materials industry throughout the years.

Troy has been married to his wife, Tara, for over 25 years. They have two children, Ashleigh 23, who is a registered
nurse and Riley 20, who is a college sophomore.

In his free-time, Troy enjoys vacations with his family, the outdoors, golfing and taking care of his yard. After living in the Kansas City area for a few years as a youngster, he became a lifelong fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. 

– Support Team –

The administrative and support staff at SPRENGER MIDWEST are ready to help you with any of your questions or concerns. We are continually working on efficiency and the best of communications in handling your orders.

Nancy Bickett
Inventory Control, A/R and Systems Manager

32 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Variety is the best part of her position as well as the team dynamic.

Past 5 o’clock, Nancy can be found spending time with her family and also enjoys going to the gym and perfecting her strike technique at the bowling alley.

Nancy powers through her day with Sugar-Free Iced Lattes – any variety of flavors.

Bruce Wieskus
Traffic Manager

34 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Bruce enjoys the variety of his position as well as interacting with the trucking companies.

Bruce is passionate about being a team player and works hard to ensure the day goes smoothly.

Past 5 o’clock, Bruce enjoys spending time with family, working with his horses, fishing and cheering for all Minnesota-based sports teams.

Bruce tackles the challenges of each day with his years of experience and a cup of black coffee.

Peggy Whitaker
Controller, Treasurer

26 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Peggy enjoys the variety of the job and works hard to ensure the day-to-day operations of the business run smoothly.

Past 5 o’clock, Peggy can be found spending time with family, fishing, hunting and cheering on the Vikings and Twins.

Peggy welcomes each workday with a positive attitude and a cup of coffee – straight up.

Jeff Lanners
Warehouse Manager

25 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Jeff enjoys the day-to-day challenges of the job and making sure all aspects of the job are done right.

In addition to management training, Jeff is an EPAUST Operator (Class A&B) and has completed the lift truck operators training course.

Past 5 o’clock Jeff can be found at home with his family, fishing, hunting and cheering on the Colts.

Jeff’s go-to beverage, coffee (black), helps fuel his days at Sprenger Midwest.

Jesse Anderson
Facility Manager - Moorhead, MN Location

3 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Jesse joins the Sprenger Midwest team as the Moorhead, MN facility manager bringing over 19 of lumber industry experience to his position.

He says the best part of his job is working with a team ensuring that day-to-day logistics run smoothly.

Past 5pm, Jesse enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his kids at their activities.

Jesse is a Twins, Vikings, and North Carolina Tarheels fan and gets his caffeine fix from Mountain Dew to fuel his day at Sprenger Midwest.

Kari Theis
Billing and Shipping Clerk

15 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Kari enjoys the variety of her position and the vision and values of Sprenger Midwest. She also enjoys the teamwork dynamic.

Past 5 o’clock Kari can be found spending time with family, gardening, playing outdoor sports with her Grandkids and taking care of her beloved animals!

Kari kick starts her day at Sprenger Midwest with a smile and a cup of black coffee.

Jessica Tille
Administrative Assistant/Accounting Support

17 Years With Sprenger Midwest

Jessica enjoys the variety and challenges of each day as well as working with customers.

Past 5 o’clock Jessica can be found spending time with her husband, sons and cheering for the Vikings.

Jessica fuels her days at Sprenger Midwest with a strong cup of coffee!

Eric Henninger
Billing and Shipping Clerk, Lincoln Location

6 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Eric enjoys interacting with people, learning new responsibilities and building camaraderie with his fellow Sprenger Midwest employees.

In his professional role, Eric brings 20 years of lumber retail experience to Sprenger Midwest.

Past 5 o’clock, Eric can be found enjoying the outdoors, cheering on the Huskers and Broncos and proudly boasts the title “World’s Best Dad” from his two children, Abree and Brody.

Eric fuels his day at Sprenger Midwest with a can-do attitude and Dr. Pepper.

Mark Seaman
Facility Manager - Sioux Falls North Location

25 Years at Sprenger Midwest

Mark Dalton
Facility Manager - Lincoln, NE

1 Year at Sprenger Midwest