
Todd & Mary Heistand
High school sweethearts Todd and Mary Heistand were born and raised in the close-knit town of Woodbine, Iowa. After graduation, Todd pursued college at ISU and Mary at DMACC, but soon returned home to help operate Mary’s family farm due to her father’s declining health. When the farm crisis of the early 1980s hit, Todd shifted paths and moved to working in Omaha, launching a full-time career in real estate with a broker’s license and construction—an industry he’d worked in since the seventh grade.
While Todd built his career, Mary dedicated herself to raising their four children—Carrie, Mindy, Matt, and Kassey. In 1988, Todd partnered with his sister, Tammy Barrett, to co-found NuStyle Development, the company originally focused on rehabilitating condemned homes. By 1994, they had expanded into multifamily and historical apartment development, completing their first affordable housing project in Omaha. Tammy stepped away in 2003 to raise her own family, and Mary stepped into an active role at NuStyle, guiding the design, aesthetics, and amenities of their properties while Todd leads development and construction.
Over three decades, Todd and Mary have played a transformative role in reshaping Omaha’s downtown landscape. Their work brings character and charm to once-forgotten buildings, breathing new life into dilapidated and run-down buildings.
Beyond development, they established the Heistand Family Foundation, dedicated to uplifting families and children affected by poverty. Their commitment to community runs deep, and they remain proud residents of Woodbine, Iowa.
When they’re not on a job site, Todd and Mary enjoy traveling—Costa Rica being a favorite destination—boating during their annual family vacation to Table Rock Lake, and riding their Harley through the countryside. Most of all, they cherish time with their 16 grandchildren, whose ages range from Kindergarten to College Freshman. Their growing family keeps their hearts full and their lives joyfully busy.
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