A Walraven family enterprise

Built for the
next generation.

We build and support businesses that create meaningful work, lasting value, and room for the next generation to find their own way.

Family owned · Tennessee
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Our story

A family name.
A purpose that lasts.

Raven’s Nest Holdings is the family company of Jeff and Dayna Walraven. We bring together businesses, partnerships, and creative pursuits with a simple purpose: to build something of lasting value for our family and the people who build alongside us.

Our name comes from Walraven. The nest reflects the home and opportunities we are building for our four children. We want that inheritance to include meaningful work, the freedom to pursue their gifts, and a name they can be proud to carry forward.

Integrity

Keep our word.
Stand behind our work.

Stewardship

Care for what has
been entrusted to us.

Craftsmanship

Take pride in the details.
Build with care.

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Our Ventures

Different pursuits.
A shared foundation.

The work takes different forms. Our commitment to the people behind it stays the same.

Automotive
Co-owned business

Cooper’s Garage

A European automotive service and repair business in Franklin, Tennessee, co-owned with John Monk. Cooper’s Garage brings specialist knowledge and careful workmanship to BMW, MINI, Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche vehicles.

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Cooper’s Garage · Franklin, Tennessee
Financial consulting

Hwy 31 Advisors

Hwy 31 Advisors, co-owned by Ben Hendren, provides financial consulting and business advisory services spanning accounting, finance, and capital markets. The firm supports companies with CFO and CAO expertise, technical accounting, financial reporting, and transaction readiness.

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Areas of Expertise

Accounting & Finance

CFO & CAO support

Capital Markets & Transactions

Golf
Athlete support

Raven’s Nest Golf

Our commitment to the people behind the pursuit. Through Raven’s Nest Golf, we support professional golfer Austin Gean as he competes on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia. With sponsorship, mentorship, and business support, we help him focus on his game and build his career.

The long view

Backing the work behind the possibility.

Golf & entertainment

Crown & Flight
Development

Our emerging golf and entertainment venture. Co-owned by Todd Jester, Crown & Flight is in its early stages, with more details to share as the venture develops.

  • IN PROGRESS

A new venture taking shape.

As Raven’s Nest grows, we look for opportunities where good people and thoughtful work can create something that lasts.
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The founders

Our name is on it.

We bring different experience to a shared purpose: building a family enterprise with care, conviction, and a long view.

Co-founder

Jeff Walraven

Jeff brings experience in finance, real estate, and operating businesses. His work centers on business strategy, relationships, and the financial discipline that helps good ideas become enduring enterprises.

Beyond Raven’s Nest Holdings, Jeff serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sachem Capital Corp. He is also a co-founder, board member, and Chief Operating Officer of Freehold Properties.

Co-founder

Dayna Walraven

Dayna brings an artist’s eye and a maker’s attention to detail. Her work in design, photography, and creative enterprise shapes how the family’s ideas take form and how Raven’s Nest tells its story.

We believe the most valuable thing we can build is opportunity that others can make their own.
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Get in touch

Good work starts
with a conversation.

For business introductions, partnerships, or a conversation about what comes next, get in touch with Jeff.

615.618.7377
jeff@ravensnestholdings.com
Jeff Walraven · Tennessee