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Sears Trostel Lumber & Millwork, Fort Collins, Co., has been acquired by local entrepreneur David Seidl, effective July 1.
He purchased the business from Curt Viehmeyer and Steve Schwartz, who were employees when they bought the company in 1981 from the family of Bob Sears. Sears’ partner, Carl Trostel, originally started the lumberyard in 1929.
“We are pleased to see Sears Trostel enter this new phase under David’s leadership,” said Viehmeyer and Schwartz. “His commitment to his hometown community and business experience makes him an ideal candidate to move the company forward.”
Both men will stay on in their current capacities for the next year.
“I am truly honored to take the reins of Sears Trostel,” Seidl said. “This company has been a vital part of our community for nearly a century, thanks to the dedication of Curt and Steve.”
Seidl worked as director of business development for Flow Systems and then CEESI, before becoming chief compliance officer for Western Energy Support & Technology. Since 2018, he has served as CEO of private equity firm Aspen Acquisitions, LLC, Fort Collins.
