New Home Renovation and Design Series Premieres on A&E July 12th
June 12, 2025 | Corporate Contractors Inc. (CCI) is proud to share that our team played an important role in the making of the highly anticipated A&E docuseries Betting on Beloit, premiering Saturday, July 12th. The 12-episode lifestyle series follows entrepreneur, and CCI co-founder, Diane Hendricks, her daughter Konya Hendricks Schuh and Konya’s dynamic team – which includes her husband Matt (a plumbing contractor and former home builder), good friend and CCI project manager Pete, and her realtor nephew Connor, as well as local artisans and designer friends Kristin and Mitch – as they lead an ambitious effort to transform Beloit, Wisconsin, one historic home at a time.
CCI’s contributions are front and center throughout the series. Pete Woodkey, a seasoned CCI Project Manager, as well as several highly skilled CCI carpenters and tradespeople are featured as part of the on-screen renovation team. They contribute their expertise, hands-on skills and leadership to help drive the revitalization efforts.
A Mission to Rebuild and Reimagine Beloit
Rising from humble beginnings to owning the largest wholesale construction supplier in the nation, Diane settled in the area in the 1970s and became a titan of industry – and one of Beloit’s biggest employers – helping build up the region as an industrial epicenter where thousands flocked to achieve the American dream. While Diane’s headquarters remained local, the 1990s saw too many industrial employers move overseas, forcing many residents of Beloit to find opportunity elsewhere. Determined to restore Beloit to its former glory, Diane has spent the last several decades working to improve the city through major economic development efforts.
Beloit’s remarkable transformation to date has been fueled by the Hendricks family’s vision and investments in infrastructure, community spaces, schools, and hospitality. Betting on Beloit takes viewers inside the next chapter of that journey: restoring historic homes to create welcoming, vibrant neighborhoods.
With Konya Hendricks Schuh leading the charge and Diane Hendricks backing the mission, the series offers an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to breathe new life into a community, from design challenges to construction execution.
CCI’s Role in the Series
As the main general contractor behind the renovation work featured in the series, CCI brings decades of construction and management expertise, craftsmanship, as well as a local commitment to these revitalization projects. The CCI team worked closely with Konya, her husband Matt, and a talented group of designers and artisans to ensure each home retained its character while meeting the needs of modern families.
Pete Woodkey’s project management insight, along with the expert craftsmanship of CCI’s talented tradespeople are showcased throughout Betting on Beloit demonstrating their commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and the quality of construction CCI is known for.
Watch the Transformation Unfold
Check out the official series trailer HERE. From forgotten fixer-uppers to stunning dream homes, each episode highlights the grit, collaboration, and heart required to make lasting change, values that align closely with CCI’s mission. Tune in to all 12 episodes to get an inside look at the vision, challenges and triumphs of a bold revitalization journey that proves the American dream is still alive – and rooted in places you might not expect.
Betting on Beloit premieres July 12 at 1pm/12c on A&E (check your local listings). Episodes will also be available the next day on A&E’s website and on-demand. Be sure to watch for the craftsmanship, creativity, of the team and CCI pride in every frame.
Betting on Beloit is produced by Wheelhouse’s Butternut, with Courtney White, Konya Hendricks Schuh, Rachel Sobel, Russ Friedman, Will Nothacker, Frank Carlisi and Tim Grady serving as executive producers.
About A&E
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About Butternut
Lifestyle production company Butternut is run by lauded producer and executive Courtney White, formerly president of Food Network and general manager of HGTV. A joint venture with Wheelhouse launched in 2022, Butternut creates original food, home and other lifestyle content for all platforms, working with a range of established, emerging and home-grown talent. The company’s current slate includes Next Baking Master: Paris (Food Network); Giada In My Kitchen (Prime Video); Cookie, Cupcake, Cake (Hulu/A&E); Last Bite Hotel (Food Network); Divided by Design (HGTV) and Celebrity Family Food Battle (Roku), executive produced and starring Sofia Vergara, plus other series on deck for launch later this year.
About Konya Hendricks Schuh
With more than two decades of experience in real estate development, sales and construction, Konya Hendricks Schuh brings a deep understanding of the industry and a long-standing commitment to community revitalization. The daughter of Diane Hendricks – co-founder of ABC Supply and one of America’s most influential business leaders – Konya has long been immersed in the business of building, transforming and investing in communities. Sharing in her parents’ devotion to Beloit, Konya has played a key role in numerous projects that have contributed to the city’s ongoing growth and renewal.
As a real estate broker, she specializes in residential and new construction properties, helping clients navigate the market with a designer’s eye and a developer’s mindset. For each project, Konya runs point on all decisions, big and small, and leads the design process with a focus on honoring each home’s history and style while elevating spaces with modern touches.
Konya serves as the secretary and treasurer of the Hendricks Family Foundation, where she helps guide philanthropic initiatives focused on education, workforce development and economic opportunity. She is also the new chairman of the board for Grey Collar Enterprises, which is the parent company of Hendricks Commercial Properties and Geronimo Hospitality Group. In addition to her professional achievements, Konya is a proud mother, wife and devoted advocate for animal welfare.
