Wolverine Building Group, a leading construction firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is announcing the promotion of Kurtis Fritz to Director of Construction, focused on the multi-unit residential market.

“Kurtis’ talent, experience and leadership has been essential to our company as the multi-family segment escalates,” said Curt Mulder, president of Wolverine Building Group. “His ability to apply innovative practices to building solutions created a leadership path. His team has transformational effects on a multitude of projects, and we are thrilled to have him lead this essential portion of our work.”

Fritz is a graduate of Michigan State University and began his project management career working in concrete, later working in residential remodeling and historic restoration. Fritz has worked for retailer Meijer, Inc. in construction management, supervising multiple concurring projects.

Since joining Wolverine in 2018, Fritz has led several iconic projects, most notably Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown, located at 10 Ionia. The project won the 2022 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Design Award for Best Hotel. Fritz is spearheading several large multi-family projects across the region, including projects in downtown Brighton and Ypsilanti, Michigan with Wolverine’s regional offices in three locations.

“Participating in the rapid growth of our community has been incredibly rewarding,” Fritz shared. “Solving challenges for our clients has provided me with a deep knowledge of the field. Leading the multi-unit residential team at Wolverine is a natural application of that experience.”

Wolverine Building Group is a regional leader in multi-unit construction, offering innovative, value-driven construction methods for our clients. The multi-unit team portfolio includes wide-raging projects from affordable housing to market-rate units, student housing, and senior living, as well as hotels and hospitality.

About Wolverine Building Group

Founded in 1939, Wolverine Building Group is one of Michigan’s most trusted and experienced construction companies. With 180+ employees, Wolverine specializes in industrial, multi-unit residential, health care, office, restaurant, and retail construction. Wolverine is nationally recognized as one of the top leaders in the construction industry. For more information, visit wolvgroup.com