Holtz Companies

What Holtz Companies does

Holtz Companies is a privately held, family-owned multi-business holding company headquartered in Lake Delton, Wisconsin. The company originated as an 1895 dairy farm in Rock Springs, WI, and was expanded into general contracting in 1993 when Marv and Tom Holtz incorporated Holtz Builders. Today the company operates five wholly-owned subsidiaries: Holtz Builders, Inc. (HBI) — a general contractor delivering commercial and residential construction including hotels, waterparks, resorts, custom homes, and employee housing; International Residence Hall (IRH) — housing operator for BridgeUSA J1 work-travel students and seasonal international workers across 30+ countries; Holtz Farms — a ~3,000-acre cash grain operation producing corn, soybeans, rye, and wheat with on-site storage capacity of 190,000 bushels; Holtz Repair & Fabrication (HRF) — vehicle and hydraulic machinery repair services operating since 2017; and Holtz & Associates Management (HAM) — property management of 400+ units and 102+ apartments in Wisconsin Dells and Lake Delton. A 501c3 nonprofit, International Angels, supports community integration for international residents.

The business model is a hybrid of project-based and recurring-revenue streams: HBI generates project revenue through direct B2B sales to enterprise hospitality and tourism clients (Dollywood, Wilderness Resort, Mt. Olympus, Sundara Spa), HAM and IRH produce recurring rental/hospitality revenue, Holtz Farms sells commodity crops on transaction economics, and HRF sells repair services to local consumers and businesses. Go-to-market is sales-led and reputation-driven, with a heavy reliance on word-of-mouth, community involvement, and referral networks. The company has never raised external capital; Tom Holtz remains Founder and Board Chairman, Dan Bullock serves as CEO, and senior leadership includes President roles for both Midwest and South divisions.

Holtz operates across six U.S. states (Wisconsin, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, Colorado, Alabama, Missouri) with regional offices in Sevierville, TN and Fort Myers, FL, plus a planned Branson, MO location. The company has scaled to 150+ employees and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal for six consecutive years (2020-2026) and by USA Today in 2025. No revenue, funding, or AI/ML disclosures are available in the public source material.

Name

Holtz Companies

Legal name

Holtz Companies

Website

https://holtzcompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Holtz Companies is a privately held, family-owned multi-business holding company headquartered in Lake Delton, Wisconsin, operating five subsidiaries in general contracting (Holtz Builders), J1/international worker housing (IRH), crop farming, vehicle repair, and residential property management across six U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Delton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Construction services for commercial and residential projects including custom homes, employee housing, tourist attractions, waterparks, hotels, and resorts. Projects range from niche industry builds to large-scale developments.
2. Property Management Services: Property management and hospitality services through Holtz & Associates Management. Manages over 400 units and provided housing for over 1,200 residents at one time. Currently manages 5 buildings with 102 apartments.
3. Farming Operations: Crop production including approximately 1,500 acres of corn, 1,300 acres of soybeans, and 100 acres of rye and wheat cover crops annually. Storage capacity of 190,000 bushels of corn on-site.
4. Repair and Fabrication Services: Truck and auto repair, customizations in hydraulic hoses, vehicle maintenance, and machinery restoration services since 2017.
5. Employee Housing for J1 Students: Hospitality services providing employee housing for BridgeUSA J1 work-travel students and international seasonal workforce across multiple facilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Holtz Companies is a multi-industry holding company based in Lake Delton, Wisconsin, that owns and operates five subsidiaries. The specific products, services, and operating businesses of each subsidiary are not detailed in the provided input.

Product overview

Holtz Companies is a multi-industry holding company comprising five distinct business units operating under a unified family culture. The portfolio includes: Holtz Builders (general contracting for commercial and residential projects), International Residence Hall (employee housing for J1 work-travel students), Holtz Farms (crop production with sustainable farming practices), Holtz Repair & Fabrication (vehicle and hydraulic equipment repair services), and Holtz & Associates Management (property management and hospitality services). These five branches represent different aspects of the company's values—from construction integrity and hospitality to agricultural stewardship and mechanical expertise—all united by shared family-owned values and a commitment to employee empowerment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 30x growth in HBI business over 8 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Agrace Hospice CareminorOthersAgrace is a nonprofit hospice care organization that Holtz supports through financial contributions and volunteer service. Several Holtz team members participate in the planning committee for the annual fundraising event 'A Round with Agrace' and volunteer at events.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of West-Central WisconsinminorOthersHoltz Companies sponsors the local Boys & Girls Club's largest fundraiser and has been a proud sponsor for the past two years, supporting safe spaces for children.
• Wisconsin Dells Education FoundationminorOthersHoltz supports the Wisconsin Dells Education Foundation which raises and distributes scholarship funds for graduates of Wisconsin Dells High School. Team members participated in the Golf for the Future event that raised over $1.8 million.
• Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern WIminorOthersHoltz Companies supports Second Harvest Foodbank through community involvement and sponsorships.
• Hope House of Southern WIminorOthersCommunity nonprofit supported by Holtz Builders through sponsorships and volunteer service.
• Rotary Club of PortageminorOthersHoltz team members are involved in the Rotary Club through community service and leadership roles.
• Easter Seals WI & Camp WawbeekminorOthersHoltz Companies supports Easter Seals Wisconsin and Camp Wawbeek through community sponsorships.
• Sleep in Heavenly PeaceminorOthersNonprofit organization that builds beds for children in need, supported by Holtz Companies.
• Breast Cancer RecoveryminorOthersNonprofit supporting breast cancer survivors, sponsored by Holtz Companies.
• Happy Kids NetworkminorOthersLocal charity that Holtz Builders supports through sponsorships and community involvement.
• BridgeUSAcoreOthersInternational Residence Hall operates as employee housing for BridgeUSA J1 work-travel students, providing safe housing and hospitality services for participants in this government program.
• International Angels (501c3)coreOthersInternational Angels is a non-profit organization under Holtz Companies dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between international residents and the local community, providing comprehensive support and resources to local J1, H2B, and internship students.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crossland Construction Company: Family-owned regional general contractor operating across the Midwest and Southeast with strengths in commercial, hospitality, and multi-family construction. Comparable to Holtz Builders in family stewardship and multi-state regional GC positioning.
• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Largest US apartment property management firm with multi-state residential portfolio. Comparable to Holtz & Associates Management in managing multi-family housing at scale, though operating at far greater size and geographic breadth.
• WinnCompanies: Multi-state residential and military housing property manager. Comparable to Holtz & Associates Management and International Residence Hall in operating workforce and multi-family housing, including specialized student/seasonal populations.
• The Boldt Company: Wisconsin-headquartered, family-influenced construction and real estate services firm with multi-decade history operating across construction, real estate development, and property services. Closest comparable to Holtz in combining regional GC roots, family stewardship, and multi-service portfolio.
• Kraus-Anderson: Upper-Midwest diversified construction, real estate, and property management firm. Comparable to Holtz in combining regional GC, real estate development, and property management under a family-influenced holding structure.

Broad incumbents

• Clark Enterprises: Private diversified holding company with operating subsidiaries in construction (Clark Construction), real estate, and private equity. Closest structural analog to Holtz Companies as a privately held family-controlled multi-subsidiary holding.
• M.A. Mortenson Company: Family-owned, Minneapolis-based general contractor with national reach across commercial, sports, renewable, and hospitality construction. Larger-scale competitor to Holtz Builders in the resort and waterpark build specialty.
• Gilbane Building Company: Family-owned national construction manager with strengths in hospitality, entertainment, and large-scale commercial builds. Comparable to Holtz Builders in the resort/waterpark/attraction construction niche, though at substantially larger scale.
• McCarthy Building Companies: 100% employee-owned national general contractor with deep hospitality, waterpark, and entertainment construction portfolio. Comparable to Holtz Builders in the resort/waterpark specialty, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Hunt Construction Group (now AECOM Hunt): Large-scale general contractor specializing in hospitality, resort, convention, and entertainment construction. Closest direct competitor to Holtz Builders' waterpark/resort/tourist-attraction construction specialty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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