About

Hintz Holdings was founded by Alexander Hintz in 2017 as a platform to support his efforts in the real estate industry, which include both development and asset management. Hintz Holdings was formed as a real estate focused branch of the Hintz-family company tree, which is anchored by Ray Hintz Inc., a construction, grading, and excavating company which was created in 1974 by Alexander’s grandfather, Ray Hintz. As Ray Hintz Inc. grew and ownership was transferred to Alexander’s father, Dan Hintz, the company began to diversify and expand into adjacent industries, leading to the need for a development and investment platform. In addition to acting as a fee developer and raising private equity, Hintz Holdings also serves to aid the Hintz family in their long-term investment efforts. Today, Hintz Holdings remains rooted in Caledonia, and acts as a development firm, focusing on commercial real estate in Madison, Milwaukee, and Southeastern Wisconsin, particularly along the I-94 corridor. Asset classes include multifamily residential, commercial retail, office, and industrial.

Alexander Hintz

Principal, Hintz Holdings

Alexander Hintz received his undergraduate degree from the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.B.A., ’14) where he focused on Finance and Marketing. Following graduation, Alexander spent time managing South Hills Country Club, which was acquired by the Hintz family in 2008. In 2016, Alexander began working out of the Ray Hintz Inc. office, forming Hintz Holdings shortly afterwards in 2017. Alexander is a graduate of the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (M.S., ’21), where he achieved his Master’s in Real Estate in conjunction with the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate.

Dan Hintz

Principal, Ray Hintz Inc.

Born and raised in Caledonia, Wisconsin, Dan Hintz began working for Ray Hintz Inc. at a young age, after his father founded the company in 1974. Originally formed as a landscaping company, Ray Hintz Inc. grew over the years to incorporate trucking, grading, excavating, and construction. In 1998, at just 35 years old, Dan acquired primary ownership of the business from his father, who stayed on with the company and continued to act in an advisory role for the remainder of his life. While managing Ray Hintz Inc., Dan began to diversify into real estate investment and development, including general construction, hotel acquisition, and completion of a series of residential subdivisions throughout Southeastern Wisconsin.

Ray Hintz

Founder, Ray Hintz Inc.

Ray Hintz founded Ray Hintz Inc. in 1974, after learning the industry trade as a General Superintendent at Payne & Dolan Inc. Originally formed as a landscaping company, Ray Hintz Inc. quickly grew its footprint to include a public materials yard, specializing in creating pulverized topsoil, and a fleet of trucks and equipment to accommodate its expanding service offerings. Living his entire life in Caledonia, Ray was a valued and respected member of the business community and provided a lasting legacy that lives on today in his family and the network of Hintz companies.