About Us
Trusted Builders in the Sioux Empire
Our members are experts in building and repairing homes and commercial properties in Sioux Falls and the surrounding region. Start your home building or remodeling project with a firm foundation: a trustworthy local contractor.
Every member is committed to following our code of ethics. When you choose a BASE builder, you can trust they’ll be professional and ethical, use quality materials, and stay up to date on rules and regulations for your building project.




About the Builders Association of the Sioux Empire
The Builders Association of the Sioux Empire has been responsibly meeting the building needs of the Sioux Empire since 1956. We do this by engaging our membership of builders, remodelers, contractors, and service providers in all aspects of the building industry.
We’re here to ensure the building industry thrives as the Sioux Empire grows. Whether they’re engaged in commercial building or constructing new homes, our members benefit from networking, up-to-date industry information, promotional opportunities, industry discounts and workforce training.
If you’re a local builder, service provider, contractor, or other industry worker, become a member to start enjoying business support and professional growth!
Building Resources
Get the latest updates on building regulations and tips for successful projects on our news page.
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The BASE Care Foundation
Our members give back to the community through the Builders of the Sioux Empire Care Foundation. The Care Foundation funds:
Repair Affair
Housing-related community service projects
Scholarships and Grants
Financial support for students going into the building trades
Workforce Development Grant
Industry-related educational programs
Support the BASE Care Foundation
Your donation to the BASE Care Foundation keeps our workforce strong.
Our Team
Staff Members

Teddi Mueller
Executive Vice President

Todd Anawski
Government Affairs Director

Lisa Contreras
Membership & Events Director

Marissa Bertram
Social Media & Communications Director
Board of Directors
President
Joel Ingle
C-Lemme Companies
First Vice President
Cory Hjellming
Hjellming Construction
Second Vice President
Craig Wynia
Red Rock Builders
Associate Vice-President
Adam Balding
Budget Blinds of Sioux Falls
Secretary
Sabrina Meierhenry
Land Title Guaranty
Treasurer
Jim Dunham
Jim Dunham & Associates
Past President
Doug Top
Top Construction
Directors
Jon Beatch
Beatch Construction
Ryan Brouwer
Choice Builders
Erik Christensen
Trademark Homes Incorporated
Kyle Cosand
Cosand Construction
Jesse Deffenbaugh
Deffenbaugh Homes
Tom DeHaven
CorTrust Mortgage
Will DeWitt
Concrete Outdoor Living
Daniel Glammeier
Glammeier Homes
Kris Graff
Graff Insurance Agency
Julie Redlin
Rainbow International
Ruth Ann Scott
The Living Door
National Delegates
Cory Hjellming
Hjellming Construction Co.
Brad Mair
A-Plus Construction
Preston Mettler
First Choice Development
Russ Pies
Builders FirstSource
South Dakota National Delegates
SDHBA National Associate Delegate
Candi Menke
Black Hills Federal Credit Union
SDHBA National Builder Delegate
Peter Ronning
Ronning Companies
SDHBA State Representative for SD
Jordan Hefner
Hefner Construction