A founding partner of Commerce Realty and Management Company, now Grubb & Ellis|Paramount Commerce, Ray is a recognized leader in the real estate industry with 37 years of experience and an in-depth knowledge of the West Michigan market.  Ray has been involved with many of the regions highest-profile properties, and is well known for his ability to apply creative ideas and informed vision to client projects. 

Specializing in the leasing and sale of commercial and investment real estate, Ray has obtained the SIOR designation which recognizes not only sales volume, but also education and is considered the most elite of commercial societies. 

Executive Vice President and Office Advisor
Grubb & Ellis|Paramount Commerce, Grand Rapids, MI

Managing Partner
Commerce Realty and Management Co., Grand Rapids, MI

Vice President
S.J. Wisinski & Company, Grand Rapids, MI          

Broker
Dodgson Realty, Grand Rapids, MI

Co-Owner & Principal
UniMich Development, Grand Rapids, MI

Retail Advisor
Shell Oil Company, Grand Rapids, MI

• Ohio University, BBA - 1968

• CAR – Commercial Alliance of Realtors ®
  » 2006 President
  » 2006 CAR Realtor of the Year
• GRAR – Grand Rapids Association of Realtors ®
  » 2000 President
  » 1999 CAR Realtor of the Year
• MAR – Michigan Association of Realtors ®
  » 2000 Michigan Realtor of the Year
• MiCAR – Michigan Commercial Alliance of Realtors ®
  » 2007 President
• NAR – National Association of Realtors ®
  
• SIOR MI – Society of Industrial and Office Realtors ®
  » 2007 President Elect, MI
  

• 2007 President of the Downtown Alliance
• Past Chair and founding board member of the Mental Health Foundation
• Past Chairman of ADA-ZBA
• Serves in advisory capacity to Aquinas College
• Recipient of the National Kidney Foundation “Businessman of the Year” Award