Neumann Companies is a family of companies with expertise in conservation land development, single-family homes, townhomes, condominium homes, and solar power development.
A Family Legacy
In 1979, Mark Neumann, founder of Neumann Companies, began his first business in real estate sales. By 1986, the company started building homes and grew to be one of the fastest growing businesses in America. In the 90s, Mark left the business world to serve Wisconsin’s First District in the United States House of Representatives from 1995-1999. After four successful years in the US Congress, Mark restarted the company with a new emphasis on land development. Neumann’s focus was building in harmony with nature by permanently preserving fifty percent parkland or green space in each neighborhood. This commitment has shaped Neumann Companies for over 40 years.
Matt joined his father in business in 2004 after graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran College, with a degree in Business Economics and an MBA from Marquette. Matt brought a revitalization and energy that initiated the founding of Tim O’Brien Homes whose focus is building homes with Energy StarTM and Green BuiltTM standards. This partnership ultimately led to offering renewable energy on new homes and building Wisconsin’s first energy producing home. It was this process that led to the creation of SunVest Solar in 2009. SunVest Solar focuses on market driven environmental stewardship. Today SunVest is an experienced solar company serving customers in 14 states coast-to-coast, from Maine to Hawaii, and investing in vertically integrated businesses. SunVest is also proud to be the number 1 solar developer in Wisconsin for the sixth year in a row, and number 9 nationally for 2021.
Generation Transition
Matt Neumann
Mark Neumann transitioned the company in 2010 to his son, Matt, to handle the day-to-day operations. Today, Matt is the Owner and CEO of Neumann Companies.
In 2018 Matt recognized the need for affordable housing in southeastern Wisconsin and was a founding partner of Harbor Homes. Harbor Homes provides buyers an unmatched value in new home construction. With that partnership, another home builder, Halen Homes, was added to the family of companies to build condominium homes and townhomes.
Neumann Companies started as a family company and has grown to become a family of companies. As a second-generation family business owner, Matt is committed to and recognizes the long term approach to business growth and investment. His passion is investing in people and the communities in which we live and work.
The Neumann family of companies utilizes their industry expertise to drive strategic positions, capital planning, and growth strategies.
Matt and his wife Amy reside in Hartland with their four children: Max, Brooke, Hailey and Alisa. Matt and Amy believe that to whom much is given much is expected. They strive to lead by this example and are personally active in their church, support Christian organizations, and other charities. They remain committed to living, working, and investing in Wisconsin’s future.
With more than 40 years in business, Neumann Companies has strong financial stability, lasting partnerships, and a passionate commitment to excellence.