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 40 years of experience and an in-depth knowledge of the West Michigan market. Specializing in the leasing and sale of commercial and investment real estate, 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.
Experience
2009 - Present
Chairman and Office Advisor
Grubb & Ellis|Paramount Commerce, Grand Rapids, MI
2007 - 2009
Executive Vice President and Office Advisor
Grubb & Ellis|Paramount Commerce, Grand Rapids, MI
2001 - 2006
Managing Partner
Commerce Realty and Management Co., Grand Rapids, MI
1993 - 2001
Vice President
S.J. Wisinski & Company, Grand Rapids, MI
1976 - 1993
Broker
Dodgson Realty, Grand Rapids, MI
1971 - 1976
Co-Owner & Principal
UniMich Development, Grand Rapids, MI
1968 - 1971
Real Estate Advisor
Shell Oil Company
Education
Ohio University, BBA - 1968
Professional Affiliations
CAR – Commercial Alliance of Realtors ®
» 2006 President
» 2006 CAR Realtor of the Year
GRAR – Grand Rapids Association of Realtors ®
» 2000 President
» 1999 GRAR 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 – Society of Industrial and Office Realtors ®
» 2008 Michigan Chapter President
Community Involvement
Chairman - Downtown Alliance, 2007 - Present
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
