South Dakota Storytellers
South Dakota Storytellers brings you powerful, personal conversations with South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductees—individuals whose lives and achievements have helped shape our state and reach far beyond its borders.
Each episode explores the defining moments, values, and lessons behind a life of excellence, offering insight and inspiration for anyone curious about the impact one person can make in their lifetime.
Rooted in the South Dakota Hall of Fame’s mission to Champion a Culture of Excellence, this podcast honors remarkable legacies while preserving and sharing the stories that continue to inspire future generations.
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The Legacy of Harold “Spitz” Spitznagel: Building South Dakota by Design
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On June 9, 1930, with nothing but $20 and a one-room office in Sioux Falls, Harold “Spitz” Spitznagel (1896–1975) set out to build a business. He wasn’t thinking about legacy. He wasn’t dreaming of decades of success. But nearly a century later, his company, known today as TSP, remains a cornerstone of architecture, engineering, planning, and design across the region.
Spitz, inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2006, left behind far more than buildings. He left core values, stories, and a way of approaching work and life that continues to guide TSP 95 years after its founding.
In this episode, South Dakota Hall of Fame CEO Laurie Becvar joined CEO Jared Nesje, the fifth leader in TSP’s 95-year history, to discuss Harold Spitznagel’s values that Jared credits for the company’s longevity.
Learn more about Harold here: https://www.sdhalloffame.org/news/the-legacy-of-harold-spitz-spitznagel-building-south-dakota-by-design
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