Michigan Business Beat | Nolan Spencer, Wolverine Construction | 2026 Leadership Transition & Growth

Chris Holman welcomes Nolan Spencer, incoming President of Wolverine Construction, Grand Rapids, MI. Topics include Spencer's transition from CFO to president since joining in 2024, his focus on bringing clarity to priorities and consistent execution across a 200+ employee company, how his role will work alongside CEO Curt Mulder, balancing national growth with Wolverine's 87-year legacy and culture, and where he sees the biggest opportunities for the company's next chapter. Wolverine Construction Names Nolan Spencer President Curt Mulder remains CEO as the 87-year-old firm continues expanding nationally and regionally Grand Rapids, Mich. – Wolverine Construction, one of West Michigan's oldest construction firms, has announced Nolan Spencer as president, while Curt Mulder will continue as CEO. Spencer joined Wolverine as chief financial officer in 2024, overseeing finance, accounting, risk management, human resources, and information technology. As president, he will lead day-to-day operations and advance the company's strategic priorities. Mulder will focus his time as CEO on strategic direction, client relationships, business growth, and major opportunities. "The best teams put people where they can do their best work," Mulder said. "With Nolan as president driving operational excellence across each of our business lines, I can focus as CEO on new markets, new opportunities, and what's next for Wolverine. It's about multiplying our leadership capacity." Founded in 1939 as Wolverine Tile Company, Wolverine is now a $272 million construction firm licensed in over 30 states, delivering more than $7 billion in construction across 11 markets, with offices in Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Brighton. "Wolverine has an experienced team, a strong reputation and a lot of opportunity ahead," Spencer said. "As president, I'll bring clarity to our priorities, preserve the culture that makes Wolverine special and help our teams execute consistently." Spencer brings 25 years of experience in corporate finance, private equity, and operating leadership to the role. He spent nearly 10 years at a private equity-backed agriculture company in La Crosse, Wisconsin, including eight years as CFO, during which the company completed several acquisitions, tripled in size, and was ultimately acquired by a billion-dollar cooperative headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. The leadership transition follows Wolverine's "Built for What's Next" campaign earlier this year, which introduced the Wolverine Construction name after the company retired the Wolverine Building Group brand, reflecting Wolverine's evolution while preserving the values that have guided the company from the beginning. About Wolverine Construction: Founded in 1939, Wolverine Construction is one of Michigan's most experienced and enduring construction firms. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, with offices in Lansing and Brighton, Wolverine's team of more than 200 professionals provides construction management, design-build, general contracting, preconstruction, and building service solutions across a broad range of markets. FMI: wolverineconstruction.com. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: X.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/