 However, as with many of the other younger members within the organization, Holtz grew disenchanted serving under Orgen, especially for his involvement in narcotics.Without the consent of his lieutenants, Orgen accepted a $50,000 payoff to settle a strike in the painting industry.When Orgen refused a request to return the money, Holtz was one of the younger members who soon left the organization with Louis "Lepke" Buchalter and later aligned himself with Buchalter after his split from Orgen.