By Robert Vokes, Living Stones News Writer

“But as for that in the good soil, these are the ones who, when they hear the Word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience and endurance.” -- Luke 8:15

David Mesojedec was a general contractor for 10 years before going into the insulation business with his father, Mitch. He said the insulation companies he had worked with were not always timely, and that prompted and encouraged him to start his own insulation company -- Northstar Insulating Systems Inc., in Duluth, Minn. Mesojedec serves as chief executive officer and his father as chief financial officer.

Before starting his business, Mesojedec researched existing insulation systems and discovered that The Icynene Insulation System, which uses soft foam and an air-barrier system, is the industry standard, providing maximum building envelope performance.

“Icynene is the only insulation that provides a written lifetime guarantee,” he said.

After working one year as both a general contractor and a new business owner, Mesojedec found that he could not do both. He no longer serves as a general contractor, but Northstar Insulating is now the second-largest dealership in Minnesota.

“I have an advantage being a former contractor, so I know how contractors think and can meet their needs,” he said. Northstar Insulating serves both residential and commercial clients, both new and old construction.

As a Christian, Mesojedec said that honesty is the value that drives his business. He said he is fair and honest with his employees, who know that professional behavior is expected of them since they are the ones who usually interact with customers.

“I run my business in a very ethical manner, not taking business from other insulation companies unfairly,” he said. “I am a Christian businessperson doing the right thing. I try to live a Christ-like life, which directly follows through into my business practices. People know that they can trust me and my business.”

It is very important to Mesojedec that his children come to know Jesus before adulthood. Although he was raised in a Catholic family, coming to know Christ did not come easily to him.

“Although things had gotten out of control in my life, I still felt that it had to be me in control,” he said.

Mesojedec said his sister has a faith that inspires him.

“My sister found Jesus and has been a constant source of strength and a wonderful friend,” he said. “She has been an important part of my conversion.” Rather than “me in control,” Mesojedec has realized that he needed to give his life to Christ. He now surrounds himself with Christians to help him on his faith journey.

Mesojedec is married to Melanie, who is a human resource analyst at a Duluth hospital. They are the parents of 5-year-old Kaela, who attends Lakeview Christian Academy in Duluth, and Dylan, who is 4 years old.

“I am doing everything possible for my children to know Jesus before they ‘have to,’” Mesojedec said.

Dave Mesojedec
Northstar Insulating Systems
1905 W. Superior St., Duluth, Minn.
(218) 525-4637