Roger Kortum

Roger Kortum was born in Ekalaka, Montana on January 31st, 1953 to Bud and Edith Kortum. He spent his early years growing up in the Chalk Buttes, which was a perfect backdrop for him and his brothers Dennis Kortum and Tim Kortum to explore and have adventures together. They spent countless hours playing Cowboys & Indians and devising various hijinks that put more than a few gray hairs on their parents' heads.

His parents taught him many things that stayed with him his entire life. Bud and Edith taught all their kids the value of a strong work ethic. Bud started Kortum & Sons Construction, and...