Andrew Holthaus

Heartland Fabrication Team - Executive Management

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Andrew Holthaus

Executive Vice President

(314) 413-2665

Andrew Holthaus, Executive Vice President of Heartland Companies, Inc., has established a meaningful career in the inland marine industry. Prior to joining Heartland, he spent 15 years as a corporate banker, advising customers and prospects on optimal capital structures to support the growth of large and upper middle market companies in the Midwest. He worked for several banks, ending his banking career at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. In 2016, Andrew joined Heartland as CFO. Utilizing his experience as a commercial lender, he played a key role as the architect of a syndicated credit structure that has supported exponential growth for the Company. His dedication and expertise led to his promotion to Executive Vice President in 2021. In this position, Andrew continues to oversee all four companies owned by Heartland Companies, Inc.: Heartland Barge Management, LLC, Heartland Fabrication, LLC, Heartland Commercial Real Estate, and Heartland Rail, LLC. Andrew’s primary responsibilities continue to be managing and growing the barge leasing fleet, which comprises over 600 inland hopper barges, and the added responsibilities for the sales of marine equipment produced at Heartland Fabrication, LLC—one of the two manufacturers of inland hopper barges in the US (with a capacity of ~200 barges per year). He holds a B.S. degree in Finance from Illinois State University. Beyond his professional life, Andrew is a devoted father of three children and has been happily married for over 20 years.

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