Heather Kostboth joined A1 Development Solutions as the firm’s Business Manager in May of 2018, bringing a vast background in office administration, communications, outreach, and creative solutions to the organization. She was raised on a family livestock and row cropping operation near Canistota, SD, which provided her with a true understanding of the agriculture industry, […]
Cole Christian joined A1 Development Solutions in January of 2024 as a Project Manager, bringing a diverse background and knowledge in agriculture, finance, and real estate. Born and raised in the Sioux Falls area, he grew up active in his family’s row crop and cattle operation in southwestern Minnesota. Cole earned a bachelor’s degree in
Tim Czmowski joined the A1 Development team in the winter of 2022, bringing a vast background in dairy processing and sales and an immeasurable passion for public service. Tim’s devotion to the dairy industry began at an early age, having grown up on a dairy farm near Webster, South Dakota. Tim served our great country
Kyle Peters joined A1 in May of 2021, bringing extensive knowledge in finance, economic development, government affairs & strategy, public relations, and agriculture. Kyle grew up on a row crop and cow/calf operation just outside of White Lake, SD. Kyle left the farm to earn a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics at South Dakota State
G. Mark Mickelson co-founded A1 Development Solutions in April 2017. Mickelson is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive), a member of the South Dakota Bar Association, and President of Mickelson & Company, LLC. Mark is an active owner in the ongoing development of 200 acres of land in northwest Sioux Falls, and provides capital advisory and
Ty Eschenbaum grew up on a row-crop farm and seedstock Charolais cattle operation in east central South Dakota, which brings a deep-rooted background in business and production agriculture to the A1 Team. Ty attended South Dakota State University as a Briggs Scholar, receiving degrees in Agricultural Business and Entrepreneurship before spending time in economic development
Paul Kostboth founded A1 Development Solutions in April 2017 out of recognition of a need for a full “A-Z” service provider that can guide projects through the multiple challenges which come with development from initial site identification all the way through construction. Prior to A1, Paul served as the Director of Ag Development for the