Our Story

In March 2020, while studying Criminal Justice at Bemidji State, COVID-19 emerged during my spring break in Jamaica, leading to classes shifting 100% online and an extended break. This changed my life path.  By late April 2020, I began working in landscaping. My fiancée and I decided to pursue house flipping and construction, inspired by shows like "Fixer Upper." On August 10th, 2020, we closed on our first flip. We completely gutted the interior, reconfigured the layout, and updated electrical, plumbing, insulation, and added a floor to the master bedroom. Amidst this, I gained extensive construction knowledge by working alongside another contractor for three and a half years. In August 2024, I decided to go fully independent with Gatz Homes + Renovations, specializing in general contracting, interior/exterior remodeling, custom decks and porches, and other services.

Meet the Team

  • Owner/Contractor

    I love what I do for my job.  When someone comes to me with a project they have, I treat it with the utmost respect and execute it to the best of my ability because I believe that God gave me these talents and I want to use them to make people’s dreams come true.  In 1 Peter 4:10 it says “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace”.  

    I love being outdoors, if that is hunting, fishing, boating or just chilling by the pool.  I have a beautiful wife, two crazy little boys that we have to try to contain and one 90 pound German Shepard mix.  Life is crazy but we would have it no other way!

  • Lead Design Consultant