ABOUT B&D CONTRACTORS INC.
Established in 1978, B&D Contractors, Inc. has been a staple in the construction industry. Native American owned and operated, B&D proudly serves the Southern Wisconsin and Northeastern Illinois area providing the following quality commercial services:
- Carpentry
- Glass & Glazing
- Historic Restoration
- Door Installation
- Window Installation
Here at B&D Contractors, Inc. our mission is “Building the Future with an Eye on Tradition.” We strive to meet and improve on this mission every day. This means we aim to build on a strong foundation of high quality craftsmanship and dedication to service with our highly professional staff.
On all of our projects, we take pride in utilizing an all Union labor force, the skills learned and experience brought by these craftsmen is evident in every project we complete. We also have Native American men and women work on our projects. We encourage the training of apprentices, many of which have spent their entire careers partnered with B&D. The relationships with our team staff, along with the strong customer relationships we have built throughout the years is something we will continue to encourage and build on into the future.
B&D has gained it’s notability by working on high profile projects such as Miller Park (Milwaukee, WI), Ogg Hall (UW-Madison Campus), Potawatomi Bingo Casino (Milwaukee, WI), and the Milwaukee Art Museum (Milwaukee, WI), just to name a few. Please visit our Services and/or Projects pages for full listings.
OUR TEAM
BRIAN HOLMES
President
As the President of B&D Contractors, Inc. Brian established the company in 1977. With no formal education Brian has endured and succeeded all facets that incorporate a growing business in construction.
Brian is one of the original founding members of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin and is also an enrolled member of Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
Brian enjoys spending time in the North woods of Wisconsin with his family, playing guitar, snowboarding, concerts, and traveling, especially to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
CODY HOLMES
Vice President & Foreman
Cody has been with the company for years now, following in his father's footsteps as a successful builder and leader at the company. He not only handles manpower but is estimator, superintendent, supervisor, Vice President and Foreman of B&D, and Journeyman Glazier by trade. Cody is an integral part of the company's success.
LINDSEY HOLMES
Office Manager / Project Manager
As Office Manager for B&D Contractors, Inc., Lindsey has been with the company since 2004. Her outstanding organization skills have provided B&D with a great assist. On a day to day basis, Lindsey completes tasks related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, job costing and project management. She also maintains the company's certifications, website, project photography, while assisting with estimating, and overall project coordination.
Lindsey obtained her Associates Degree in Accounting from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 2009. Lindsey is also working towards her bachelor's degree from Cardinal Strich in Business Management. When Lindsey isn't busy at work, you can find her & husband, both outdoor enthusiasts, traveling and adventuring around the United States.
JANEL WELSCHER
Accounting Manager / Project Manager
Janel joined B&D Contractors, Inc. as their Accounting Manager in July of 2007. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Currently, Janel oversees all financial aspects of B&D, along with contract administration, insurance compliance, bonding, and overall project coordination/management. Janel also assists in overal project estimating, management and coordination.
She resides in North Prairie, WI with her husband, their three beautiful daughters and their rambunctious black lab.
SERA KRANZ
Project Estimator
Sera Kranz is our teams Project Estimator at B&D Contractors. On a daily basis Sera researches for Projects that are suitable for our company to bid on whether it be big or small. She works closely with our vendors as well as other team members here at B&D, and other trade companies to develop and prepare complete project budgets and estimates. She also assists with Project Management, coordination and will tackle any task needed to be done with a great attitude. She fills the office with her positive enthusiasm and takes on one project after another. Sera has been an integral part of the B&D team since 2009.
Sera enjoys spending time with her husband, family and pup Stella. Stella comes to work and holds her own as our company mascot and will welcome you at our door anytime you visit our office.
Stella
Team Mascot
Stella has been coming to work with Sera since 2014. She holds her own as our company mascot and will welcome you with kisses at our door anytime you visit our office. When Stella isn't hard at work, you can find her hiking in the woods with her Mom & Dad, exploring her backyard woods or bathing in the sunlight. Stella is a little snow bunny as winter is her favorite season.