Seven Wells Properties Inc. was formed in 1996. The corporation was originally formed to develop a 160 acre tract of land that covered most of the South side of Lake Champion in Colorado City, TX. The project evolved so that the acreage could be plotted and subdivided into small tracts. Leasing tenants were given the option to purchase their lots or to continue leasing. Many tenants purchased their lots and some still lease. The remaining lots are now available for purchase.

SWP Construction a DBA of Seven Wells Properties, Inc. was formed in 2008. The idea for the company evolved when we met Mrs. Betty Brenham. Clay Brenham, Betty’s husband was tragically killed as he returned from Colorado City where he was quoting a job to do some construction work for someone in our family. We immediately formed a bond with Mrs. Brenham. With each visit we learned more and more about Clay and the kind of man he was. He owned a tire shop in Lamesa but had also been in construction for many years as a hobby. He had just recently purchased an excavator as he loved spending his weekends moving dirt. Our observation was that Clay and his wife Betty had been able to maintain a comfortable income with Clay doing what he loved.

We lived in Houston at the time but had been searching for a business that would support us so we could move back and be close to our grandchildren who live in Post, TX as well as other family members who live in Lubbock, Colorado City, Big Spring and Clyde. My husband Urda had lived on a ranch all of his life and had worked for 2 major Oil companies for 18 years prior to us relocating to Houston. Tragic events in life often make you re-prioritize what is important. We knew without doubt that this was confirmation that we needed and wanted to be close to where we had grown up as well as our families. I also knew that Urda would be just like Clay. He loved doing anything outdoors and working in construction and running an excavator would be a way for us to make a decent income as well as allowing Urda to be in a job that he loved and enjoyed. We both began to explore the opportunities as well as the need for more companies and operators to do oilfield work and tree excavation. After many prayers and much research we felt this might be the perfect opportunity. At that time, we took a step in faith and SWP Construction was formed.

The next phase was to purchase our equipment. After being redirected 3 times to a different sales staff for Continental Equipment, we finally were connected with a salesperson that would turn out to be the best we could have hoped for.  His name was Chuck and he diligently worked with us for months making sure we got the best deal and the appropriate equipment. Every time we researched and more questions arose we called Chuck during the day, after hours and even on weekends. Each time we changed our mind this created the need for a revised quote but Chuck hung in there with us and the beginning of a lasting friendship began. After 3 months we finally felt we had selected the right machine and tools. In December 2007 our first piece of Equipment (a Komat’su® Excavator) was purchased.

Our next immediate task was to figure out how to market our new company and pursue business. Our first marketing was at the Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show where we met Lance Hopper, who suggested that we consider living in the Midland area as oilfield service companies were backlogged for months with so much drilling being done.  Lance gave us the name of another gentleman who was very busy and thought he might be able to give us some direction. I arranged to meet with this man and quickly knew he was a true representation of an honest and hard working Texas business man. He was truly a God send. It was quickly apparent that he was compassionate about his customer’s needs who had been patiently waiting for their projects to be scheduled and he offered us the opportunity to take some of his workload. With his help and guidance we began our first job on January 8, 2008. I hope that next year I will be updating this website with a story of success that will have manifested from prayers, faith, honesty, friends, and our desire to exceed our customers’ expectations.

We will always be eternally grateful for total strangers who extended a helping hand and encouragement from friends and family as we took this step to embark upon a new venture.

We didn’t know Clay Brenham but we do know that a higher power put two total strangers, together to spend their last day on earth for a reason. It is our hope that their memory will be kept alive by the beginning of SWP Construction. It also our hope that other people will recognize that two total strangers unselfishly reached out and extended a helping hand to this company with no strings attached and nothing to gain. May they be abundantly blessed?  It is good to be back in this part of Texas where a man’s word is good and his acts of kindness and good deeds will perhaps be contagious. 

Dwainna Wulfjen
President and Secretary
Seven Wells Properties, Inc.