He worked in the finance industry for Wells Fargo in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Tapio later founded New Horizon Homes in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Before entering the petroleum industry, Tapio worked in the ethanol industry.
He worked as a director of Growth Energy, an ethanol trade association.

Tapio is the current CEO of NT Sales and Leasing in Watertown, South Dakota.
Tapio's business has been heavily involved in the oil industry in the Bakken formation.
During his time working in the oil fields, Tapio stated he worked 80 hours per week for 7 years having to resort to living in a tent due to housing shortages.
Tapio also sells his machines to Fortune 50 companies.
He worked in the finance industry for Wells Fargo in Rapid City, South Dakota. Tapio later founded New Horizon Homes in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Before entering the petroleum industry, Tapio worked in the ethanol industry. He worked as a director of Growth Energy, an ethanol trade association. 
Tapio is the current CEO of NT Sales and Leasing in Watertown, South Dakota. Tapio's business has been heavily involved in the oil industry in the Bakken formation. During his time working in the oil fields, Tapio stated he worked 80 hours per week for 7 years having to resort to living in a tent due to housing shortages. Tapio also sells his machines to Fortune 50 companies.
Neal Tapio