About Us

Their dream became a reality as the company quickly outgrew the confines of their garages. In 1984 they set up shop in a larger location on Roosevelt Road in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

As the company continued to grow the decision to purchase a building of their own was made. In 1990, Sentra-Sota Sheet Metal moved into its second shop on Clearwater Road in St. Cloud. Within a couple of years nine employees had been added to the Sentra-Sota Sheet Metal family.

Jeff Waletzko hired as Company Controller.

After many years in the sheet metal trade, Jerry Vogt decided to retire from the industry in 1996. His partner, Ben Bechtold, then took over full ownership of the company.

Sentra-Sota Sheet Metal continued to grow and expand; in September of 1999 they moved to their current home at 3075 3rd Street South, Waite Park, Minnesota. Over the course of the next 8 years, Sentra-Sota Sheet Metal expanded its employee base to 27.

In 2006, after 42 years in the trade, 24 of which he served as owner, Ben Bechtold retired from Sentra-Sota Sheet Metal, Inc. At that time, Jeff Bechtold and Jeff Popp purchased Ben's shares and took on their current roles as owner operators of Sentra-Sota Sheet Metal.

Third generation Tyler Bechtold joins the Sentra-Sota Team. Company celebrates 30 years in business.

Original founder Ben Bechtold passes away at the age of 72.

Jeff Bechtold achieves 35 years at Sentra-Sota.

Company celebrates 40 years in business. After 30 years of dedication Jeff Waletzko make a decision to pursue other interests and Jordan Barten begins as the new controller for Sentra-Sota.

Tyler Bechtold joins Jeff Bechtold & Jeff Popp as partner. Jeff Popp achieves 30 years at Sentra-Sota.