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Grand Rapids Home
For a quarter century, Renaissance Exteriors and Remodeling/Schultz Builders has become not only a trusted and well-respected name in West Michigan, but the family-owned businesses continue to build on their incredible success.
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Top Lawyers 2019
The research for the Top Lawyers list was created by PRS (Professional Research Services) and is based on an online peer-review survey sent out to certified lawyers within the Grand Rapids area.
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Top Dentists 2019
Grand Rapids Magazine, with the help of Professional Research Services (PRS), conducted an exclusive online peer-review survey. This list was compiled of top dental professionals in Grand Rapids and surrounding communities. These dental professionals devote their career to providing patients with the best possible care.
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The Face of Leadership Development – Jennifer Maxson – Jennifer Maxson & Associates
Through their unique leadership programs and services, Jennifer Maxson & Associates’ team of coaches develops credible leaders who communicate effectively, drive business growth, and achieve sustainable change.
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The Face of Plastic Surgery – Terri Zomerlei, M.D. – Centre for Plastic Surgery
Dr. Terri Zomerlei, of the Centre for Plastic Surgery, isn’t your typical surgeon. A West Michigan native, Dr. Z first worked in health care as a nursing assistant, and then as a surgical physician assistant. But when this mother of two faced a life-changing event that rekindled her passion to be a surgeon, she went for it.
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The Face of Home Birth & Out-Of-Hospital Midwife – Sara Badger, LM, CPM –...
Sara Badger started SimplyBorn Midwifery Services in 2010, and has been a gentle force of change and growth in West Michigan’s birthing community ever since.
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The Face of Breakfast – Josh Beckett – Anna’s House
When Josh Beckett turned 30, he was diagnosed with diabetes, and that sparked a brand-new perspective on food and exercise. By opening Anna’s House, Beckett has been able to provide fresh, organic, high-quality dishes to his friends and family.
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The Face of Landscaping – Gary Kappes – Kappes Landscapes Inc.
With a passion for landscape design that embraces natural and timeless themes, landscape architect Gary Kappes brings his talents to each project his award-winning firm undertakes. A design/build firm established in and working throughout West Michigan since 1968, Kappes Landscapes seamlessly blends a client’s vision from conception to implementation and completion.
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The Face of Residential Real Estate – John Postma – RE/MAX of Grand Rapids
John Postma was determined to be successful, so he developed a hard work ethic from a young age, and paid his way through school by working on a hog and dairy farm. In college, Postma was challenged by a professor to find a career that played to his strengths and motivated him. For Postma, that turned out to be real estate.
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The Face of Fitness – MVP Sports Club
Built on a foundation of strong brand quality, innovative programming, world-class equipment and technology, and excellent customer service, MVP Sports Clubs has been providing fitness, sports, and wellness to West Michigan since 2005.
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The Face of Construction Management – CJ MacKenzie – First Companies, Inc.
As vice president of construction at First Companies, CJ is a key member of the leadership team, bringing his expertise in locating and developing land as well as overseeing all aspects of construction.
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Rivertown Ridge
This brand new community has combined exquisite living spaces with the natural beauty of the campus to create the ideal retirement setting.
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The Face of Architecture – Wayne Visbeen – Visbeen Architects
Wayne Visbeen, AIA, IIDA, principal and founder of Visbeen Architects Inc., is a licensed architect and registered interior designer with more than 30 years of experience in retail, residential, commercial design, and visual merchandising.
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The Face of Fine Jewelry – Devries Jewelers
DeVries Jewelers offers a purposeful selection of jewelry brands, styles, materials, and price points for every occasion. They also provide custom jewelry design, on-site jewelry, timepiece repair, and in-house appraisals.
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The Face of Hospitality – Peter Beukema – Suburban Inns
Founded in 1979, Suburban Inns is a family-owned and operated company based in West Michigan which develops, owns and operates award-winning hotels and restaurants inHolland, Grand Rapids, and Midland. Its hotels consistently rank in the top 15% of their franchises for customer service and quality, winning some of the top awards in North America.
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The Face of Multi-discipline Architecture and Engineering – TowerPinkster Architecture, Engineering, and Interior Design
Every day, the architects, engineers, and interior designers at TowerPinkster are using curiosity as fuel for their clients’ success. The TowerPinkster philosophy is that asking the right questions produces remarkable solutions. By asking those questions, the team works hand-in-hand with clients to create experience-driven spaces — spaces where people can live, learn, collaborate, serve, heal, and play.
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The Face of Group Travel – Mindy Miller Alexander – Witte Travel & Tours
Upon her return to Grand Rapids in 2017, after 28 years of living out of state, Mindy Alexander says accepting the group sales director position at Witte Tours was the perfect homecoming. “It felt like I’d truly ‘come back home’ to a role where my expertise was immediately put to use,” she says.
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The Face of Corporate Training – Michelle L. Steffes, CPS, CPLC – IPV Consulting
After more than two decades of leadership and 10,000 hours of study in the science of human behavior, Michelle L. Steffes has perfected a formula for developing and sustaining highperforming teams.
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The Face of Collaborative Event Space – Phrené Hoeksema – West End & Studio...
Phrené Hoeksema, owner of Studio Phrené and West End, established her business in Grand Rapids in 2007 and has been serving the area as a passionate photographer ever since.
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The Faces of Mortgage Lending – Mercantile Bank of Michigan
Mercantile Bank mortgage lenders work hard to help you find the perfect mortgage for your life and your future. With no gimmicks and no games, they offer solid mortgage options with competitive rates designed around your needs.