I grew up in Northwest Illinois, learning the value of hard work by assisting my dad with countless building projects. Though he was a pastor, he was also incredibly skilled with his hands. Together, we built three additions onto our home and even constructed his log church building from the ground up. Summers were spent working alongside him—remodeling homes, fixing cars, welding, landscaping, mowing lawns, painting, plumbing, electrical work, and more. Those experiences shaped my work ethic and deep appreciation for craftsmanship.

After high school, I stepped into full-time Christian ministry as a worship leader and later a youth pastor in Siloam Springs, AR. In 2007, I married my beautiful wife, Bri, in South Carolina, and a year later, we moved to Siloam Springs to be closer to her family after our first son was born.

By 2015, with four children in tow, I launched Ahrenholtz Home Improvement, LLC as a small handyman business. It thrived, growing rapidly to the point where I hired employees and expanded into larger projects. I earned my remodeler’s license, then my general contractor’s license, and soon began flipping run-down and condemned homes, remodeling bathrooms and kitchens, and taking on increasingly complex renovations. Then, in 2020, I built my first custom home. Two years later, we rebranded as Ahrenholtz Custom Homes, specializing in custom builds, whole-home remodels, large-scale additions, and more.

I love what I do because building a home is more than just construction—it’s about creating a place where memories are made and legacies are built. The spaces we live in become a part of our story, woven into the moments we cherish most. Being part of that journey for others is an incredible privilege.

When I’m not on a job site, you’ll find me spending time with Bri and our kids—hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, and making memories of our own in the great outdoors.