Sand Creek Post & Beam Appoints Howle to Commercial Division

WAYNE, Nebraska – Sand Creek Post & Beam has appointed Sonja Howle of San Antonio as their Authorized Dealer for Commercial Sales. Howle has served the company in business development for Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Howle commenced her duties on April 19, 2010 and is in the process of opening a commercial office based in San Antonio. “Sonja will help lead us into a dedicated commercial sales program. Her level of integrity and professionalism has helped her contribute substantially to the company in the past two years, working with residential and commercial clients,” said Sand Creek’s co-owner Len Dickinson. Howle has over 20 years of sales and marketing experience in Kansas, New Mexico and Texas. She joined Sand Creek Post & Beam in October of 2007. Since 2007, the company has earned the title of the 218th fasted growing company in the INC 500. General Manager Bud Reynolds agreed that after some exciting commercial projects in 2008 and 2009, Sand Creek is dedicated to the commercial community and will allocate the resources and people to serve them. “We welcome Sonja’s fresh perspective in the commercial division and her passion for the heritage we hope to preserve with every barn kit we deliver … whether it’s for a retail location, an office or a resort,” added Sand Creek’s co-owner Jule Goeller. Howle has a farm and ranch background and held positions in commercial real estate, media and marketing in Kansas, New Mexico and Texas before joining Sand Creek Post and Beam. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Wichita State University. Sand Creek Post & Beam has a nationwide presence with over 250 structures throughout the country and Canada. One of their most recent commercial buildings is the 10,500 sq. ft. entrance building to the Deanna Rose Homestead and Petting Zoo in Overland Park Kansas. Our customers are building a variety of structures from our kits; everything from barns or garages, business offices, to complete lodges. Post and beam construction is very versatile and the beauty of the wood is highlighted throughout these buildings,” says Dickinson. For information on Sand Creek Post & Beam contact: Sand Creek Post & Beam, 116 West 1st Street, Wayne NE 68787; phone 877-303-2276; www.sandcreekpostandbeam.com ; sandcreekpost@conpoint.com