As President of Holland Horizon Group, a developer of mixed-use, church-affiliated real estate projects, Holland will soon complete The Lenox (www.thelenoxnyc.com), the first large, unsubsidized, residential condominium in Harlem; a stand-alone church facility will be built in the second phase. Construction is underway on a second condominium project which will include one of the largest sanctuaries in New York City (1800 seats) for Bethel Gospel Assembly, a Harlem-based church.

After law school, Holland relocated to Harlem where he established a real estate law practice and a holistic outreach ministry. He became legal counsel to Christ Community Church of Harlem and was ordained by its pastor, the late Rev. Linnette Williamson. He served as co-pastor and started Harkhomes, a shelter for homeless men. Stemming from his work with the homeless, Mr. Holland conceived Holistic Hardware www.holistichardware.com, a life and job skills program for restoring lives in crisis.

Holland also served in government, beginning as Director and General Counsel to the New York State Senate Committee on Housing and Community Development. He was subsequently New York State Housing Commissioner, where he managed over 1,500 employees and orchestrated the planning and funding of thousands of units of affordable housing in various locations across New York State.

Holland used his management skills to build commercial enterprises and expand employment opportunities in Harlem. He was instrumental in establishing an American Express Travel Office, a Ben & Jerry's ice cream parlor, and a Body Shop retail store; Harkhomes residents found work in these businesses. He also served for many years as Vice-President of the Harlem Business Alliance. He also co-founded the Beth Hark Crisis Center.

Holland has been active as a spokesman for the Verizon's Life's Playbook program, speaking at high schools, business forums, and educational conferences across the United States about success strategies for today's youth.

Holland was also a partner at Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, the largest insurance defense law firm in the United States with over 500 attorneys and offices in thirteen cities.

In addition to his business and community activities, Mr. Holland is a playwright, whose first play, "Cast Me Down", enjoyed a run Off-Broadway. His second play, "Homegrown," experienced two extended runs at Harlem's landmark National Black Theatre.

A graduate of Cornell University, where he earned a B.A. and M.A. and was an All-American football player, Holland has served on the University's Board of Trustees for twelve years before being appointed Trustee Emeritus. He holds his J.D. degree from Harvard Law School.

Holland has received awards and honors for both his business and social service accomplishments. In 2006, he was recognized by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce with its annual Community Service Award. In 1993 President Bill Clinton recognized Mr. Holland in a White House ceremony for his community-building initiatives. In 1992 the United States Small Business Administration named him Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year for New York State. In 1991 Mr. Holland was honored with President George Bush's Volunteer Action Award and with New York City's Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He has also received an honorary degree from the City University of New York Law School.