GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Wolverine Building Group, a construction firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, announces 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 projects, most notably Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown. The project won the 2022 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute 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 said. “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's multi-unit team portfolio includes affordable housing, market-rate units, student housing, and senior living, as well as hotels and hospitality.