Day: June 29, 2026

Following the retirement of longtime leader Jon Ziebarth, ARS, A Tecta America Company, in Sioux Falls and Watertown, South Dakota, will transition under the leadership of Tecta America Dakotas Operating Unit President Brent Wical.

Over the past several years, Brent and Jon have worked closely together and have seen firsthand how well the ARS and Tecta America Dakotas teams complement one another. The organizations share similar cultures, values, and commitments to customer service, making this a natural next step for ARS and positioning the team for continued success.

The alignment creates opportunities to strengthen both organizations, share best practices, develop future leaders, and pursue growth opportunities throughout South Dakota while maintaining the strong local cultures and customer relationships that have made each business successful.

“Bringing ARS and Tecta America Dakotas together under Brent’s leadership is a natural fit,” said Todd Stugelmayer, Chief Operating Officer at Tecta America. “His commitment to people and drive for success will support continued growth for both ARS and Dakotas for years to come.”

“Jon built a very strong business and a tremendous team at ARS,” said Brent Wical. ” This transition is about building on an existing foundation and identifying opportunities where our teams can learn from one another. ARS has unique strengths in architectural sheet metal, while Tecta America Dakotas has developed a strong service platform. By working together, we can build on those strengths, continue serving our customers at a high level, and position both organizations for a successful future.”

As part of this transition, Otto Fritz has been promoted to General Manager of the ARS locations. Fritz joined ARS in November 2005 as a Sheet Metal Foreman and has steadily advanced through the organization over the past 20 years, playing a key role in the company’s operations, project execution, and continued growth.

With a strong team in place and opportunities for continued growth ahead, ARS is well-positioned for success in this next chapter under Brent Wical’s leadership and the day-to-day leadership of General Manager Otto Fritz.

After 25 years of leadership and service at ARS, A Tecta America Company, Jon Ziebarth, Operating Unit President, will retire on June 30, 2026.

Jon’s journey in the roofing industry began while he was attending college and working part-time for a residential homebuilder. During that time, he helped build a home for the former owners of ARS (and was invited to take on side work for the company. After graduating, Jon accepted a position as a Project Manager and joined ARS in April 2001.

He quickly became an integral part of the company’s growth and success. In 2012, he acquired the company from its founders, continuing to build on the strong foundation they had established. Five years later, on November 6, 2017, ARS joined the Tecta America family, beginning a new chapter in the company’s history under Jon’s leadership.

Throughout his career, Jon helped guide ARS through significant growth and change while maintaining a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and customer service. During his tenure, the company reached numerous milestones, with each new project and opportunity challenging the team to expand its capabilities and continue raising the bar.

Todd Stugelmayer, Chief Operating Officer of Tecta America, recognized Jon’s lasting impact on both ARS and the broader organization.

“It has been a true honor to work alongside Jon,” said Todd Stugelmayer, Chief Operating Officer of Tecta America. “His drive and determination have built a strong foundation for ARS’s continued growth.  I wish Jon the best in his retirement!”

For Jon, some of the most rewarding moments throughout his career came from supporting employees through challenges and helping them achieve success, both professionally and personally.

As he looks ahead to retirement, Jon is most excited about having the freedom to spend more time traveling and enjoying family.

Please join us in congratulating Jon on his retirement and thanking him for his many years of leadership, dedication, and contributions to ARS and Tecta America.