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Tom Boldt Retires After 50-Year Career With Boldt
APPLETON, Wis. (June 11, 2026) – Tom Boldt, Chairman of The Boldt Group, has retired after a 50-year career with Boldt.
A fourth-generation leader, Tom Boldt joined the family construction business in 1976. He devoted his career to carrying the Boldt legacy forward while thoughtfully positioning the company for the future. Throughout his career, Tom Boldt has been known not only for his strategic vision but also for his belief in the power of relationships. Like his father, Oscar C. Boldt, he championed a people first culture, one built on trust, collaboration, ethical business and respect.
Tom Boldt has been widely recognized as an industry leader for advancing innovation, Lean construction and continuous improvement, and above all, making the safety and well being of Boldt employees his highest priority. His honors include being named a National Academy of Construction Inductee, WI 275 Most Influential Business Leader by BizTimes Media, UW Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Construction Club and Wisconsin Council of Safety Hall of Fame award recipient.
One of Wisconsin’s earliest advocates of green construction, Tom Boldt has been a sustainability champion, bringing the benefits of sustainable construction to Boldt customers, employees and communities across the country. To that end, Tom Boldt was honored as a Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Friend of the Environment.
“Tom’s impact will continue to be felt through the people he mentored, the relationships he built and the values he embodied every day. He leaves behind a company that is rooted in tradition, strengthened by culture and well-positioned for future success as a 100% employee-owned company,” said Dave Kievet, President and CEO of The Boldt Group.
Tom Boldt’s commitment to philanthropy, community development and global impact has helped to extend Boldt values beyond job sites. A supporter of the arts and culture, Tom Boldt has long believed in their ability to inspire creativity, strengthen communities and enrich lives, principles that mirror his approach to leadership. His dedication to service and leadership was recognized with a Rotary Paul Harris Award.
As Tom Boldt enters retirement, he remains committed to the communities he has long supported and will continue serving as Chairman of The Boldt Group Board of Directors and other volunteer boards.
About The Boldt Company
The Boldt Company (Boldt) is a leading professional construction services firm serving customers across the United States. Founded in 1889, Boldt is a 100% employee‑owned company headquartered in Appleton, Wis., with 17 offices nationwide. Widely recognized as a pioneer in Lean construction, Integrated Lean Project Delivery and industrialized construction, Boldt delivers innovative solutions across a diverse range of markets, including healthcare, power, industrial, education and commercial sectors.
