A humble, strong vision for the future cultivated the seeds of loss into fields of success.
Ace Brandt, the founder of Brandt Holdings Company, grew up on a farm in rural North Dakota, the son of a longtime agri-businessman Larry Brandt. Larry passed away in 1979 when Ace was 18 years old, requiring Ace to manage the daily operations of the family farm at a young age.
Ace formed Brandt Holdings Company in 1992, which took him away and well beyond the traditional tilling of farm soil. He immediately purchased his first John Deere engine distributorship (Northstar Power LLC, Ankeny, Iowa) with 100% borrowed money.
In the mid-1990s, through his passing, Ace acquired ownership interests in 32 John Deere agriculture dealerships throughout the Midwest and assembled one of the world’s largest networks of John Deere ag dealerships.
He had a particular interest in real estate and development, and with the assistance of other business partners, Ace began the development of the Urban Plains area in southwest Fargo.
In 2007, Ace donated to Metro Sports Foundation, which helped the local nonprofit entity finance and build the Scheels Arena in Fargo, home of his USHL hockey team, the Fargo Force. In 2017, Ace formed Brandt Hospitality Group, which operates 18 hotels throughout the U.S.
Ace passed away on October 16, 2021.
The company continues to operate with Ace’s vision and passion for caring for its employees and customers.
Ace Brandt started Brandt Holdings in December 1992 and purchased his first John Deere engine distributorship in Iowa.
December 1992In the mid-1990s through the present day, Brandt Holdings acquired ownership interests in 38 John Deere agriculture dealerships throughout the Midwest. They assembled one of the world's largest networks of John Deere agricultural dealerships.
Mid-1990'sAce Brandt had a particular interest in real estate and development, and with the assistance of other business partners, Ace developed the Urban Plains area of southwest Fargo.
Brandt Holdings Company transformed an area of open fields into Fargo’s Urban Plains development, an area south of the Sanford Medical Center.
That area is home to housing, restaurants, office space, and Scheels Arena, where the company’s Fargo Force hockey team plays.
Early 2000'sIn 2007, Ace donated to Metro Sports Foundation, which helped the local nonprofit entity finance and build the Scheels Arena in Fargo, home of his USHL hockey team, the Fargo Force.
2007In 2017, Ace formed Brandt Hospitality Group, which operates hotels throughout the United States.
2017Ace A. Brandt, 60, Fargo, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.
The company continues to operate with Ace’s vision and passion for caring for its employees and customers.
October 16th, 2021A path of steady growth
Diverse and interesting
Powering our divisions
Collectively, we share a strong desire to excel in every aspect of our business.
We empower our employees to make day-to-day decisions for their market.
Our spirit of determination, resilience, and courage paves a steady path of growth.
Driven by our customer focus, we provide innovative services and solutions.
Surrounding ourselves with the best people and products powers our success and steady growth.
Since it began in 1992, Brandt Holdings Company has been on a steady growth path. With administrative offices in Fargo, North Dakota, the company has diversified and operates five divisions: Agriculture, Industrial, Real Estate, Entertainment, and Hospitality.
Although diverse in its entities, the company holds firmly to its original mission: We are a customer-focused company providing innovative services and solutions by surrounding ourselves with the best people and products.
4650 26th Avenue South, Suite E
Fargo, North Dakota 58104
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December 8th: Fire vs. Police Battle of the Badges hockey game! All money raised through Hometown Heroes Night on Saturday, January 18, will purchase life-saving equipment in Cass and Clay Counties.