A Legacy of Leadership: Mike Pitzer's Impact at Work and at Home
For Mike Pitzer, being a dependable presence, for his customers, his coworkers, and especially his family, isn't just a personality trait. It's a way of life. As a Rental Solutions Sales Representative for Texas First Rentals (formerly HOLT Industrial Rentals), Mike has spent years showing up, solving problems, and building relationships that matter. But the title he's proudest to carry? Dad.
Outside of work, Mike is just as committed to his family as he is to his role in the field. He and his wife Courtney raised four children (Brady, Jake, Emery, and Holt) and are now enjoying life with five grandkids who keep them busy. His three sons, all military veterans, work together at a nuclear weapons facility in the Texas Panhandle. And his daughter, Emery, is now carrying on the family's connection to the HOLT Group as an employee at Texas First Rentals.
“It's pretty special to share that connection,” Mike said. “Even though we work in different parts of the business, I'm proud to see Emery finding her place in the industry.”
When he's not helping customers or spending time with family, Mike enjoys the great outdoors: golfing, fishing, and traveling with loved ones. But no matter where he is, the qualities that make him a great father also shape how he approaches his role at Texas First Rentals.
“Being a dad has taught me patience, flexibility, and the importance of leading by example,” he said. “I treat my coworkers and customers the same way I'd want someone to treat my own family.”
Dependability is something Mike values deeply, both giving it and receiving it. Whether it's his grandkids needing a ride or a customer needing a generator on short notice, Mike is the person people can count on.
And if you ask his kids to describe him in one word? They'll tell you he's the “GOAT.” That's short for Greatest of All Time, a title his children all agreed was the best way to sum up the role he's played in their lives. “That was pretty humbling to hear,” Mike admitted. “Watching them grow into the people they are today has been one of my greatest joys.”
This Father's Day, we celebrate the example Mike sets at work, at home, and in the legacy he's building across generations. From all of us at Texas First Rentals, thank you, Mike, for being someone who shows up, leads with heart, and makes a difference every day.
About Texas First Rentals
Texas First Rentals provides short- and long-term rental of aerial, power, compaction, air, trench safety, and earthmoving equipment, along with turnkey industrial solutions for temporary power, climate control, and compressed air. The company serves facilities maintenance, construction sites, events, and the energy and manufacturing industries across Texas. Texas First Rentals continues the HOLT legacy of solutions and service alongside fellow Holt Texas, Ltd. companies HOLT CAT, HOLT Manufacturing, HOLT Renewables, and HOLT Industrial Systems.