Earl Clements has been involved in some of the Midwest’s largest retail projects, bringing more than 30 years experience and national-level retail contacts to the Grubb & Ellis|Paramount Commerce (G&E|PC) team.

Mr. Clements joins G&E|PC from Visser Development, Inc., where he served as president for 16 years.  While at Visser, he was responsible for the development, management, leasing and sale of numerous West Michigan retail centers.

Mr. Clements previously served as Director of Marketing for several regional malls owned by Taubman Co., including Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids and Woodfield Mall in Chicago.  His early years with Taubman, an international developer of regional malls, prepared Mr. Clements for his success as a major retail broker.

Vice President, Retail Advisor
Grubb & Ellis|Paramount Commerce, Grand Rapids, MI

Partner/ Principal
Commerce Realty and Management Company, Grand Rapids, MI     

President
Visser Development Inc., Grand Rapids, MI

The Taubman Company Inc.
General Manager, Lakeside Mall, Sterling Heights, MI
Assistant Manager, Northridge Mall, Milwaukee, WI
Director of Marketing, Woodfield Mall, Schaumberg, IL
Director of Marketing, Woodland Mall, Grand Rapids, MI

Owner
Shopping Center Services Co., Springdale, AR

• University of Arkansas, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

• Director, Commercial Alliance of Realtors ®
• Michigan Association of Realtors ®
• National Association of Realtors ®
• Grand Rapids Commercial Association of Realtors ®                                                      
• International Council of Shopping Centers
• Executive Committee, International Council of Shopping Centers

• Grand Rapids East Kiwanis Club – Past President