Banking On Business 2 · 2026-04-30 · 24 min
Ben Westra, fourth-generation builder and president of WDS Construction, joins the show for an inspiring conversation on family legacies, leadership, and giving back. Known for steering his company to national prominence while staying rooted in core values, Ben Westra shares real stories from his journey and reveals how partnership and perseverance are the foundation for business success. From humble beginnings working in his family’s yard to building a business that serves clients across 47 states, Ben Westra pulls back the curtain on the relationships, moments, and philanthropic spirit driving WDS forward. Episode Highlights: 03:43 - Well, I'm a fourth generation contractor and you know, WDS stands for William, Dewey and Steve. That's my great grandfather, grandfather, and father. So as a young kid, I still remember getting in the back of the car on a Saturday morning, driving around to job sites with my dad and my grandpa and just loved being on the job site, having my own little hard hat and being able to hear the stories from the backseat of what were they working on that week, what were they struggling with, and just left a real impression on me.
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