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Buying a house is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your life, and whom you choose to help you make that purchase is just as important.

When Josh Beckett started having some health issues several years ago, it sparked a new perspective for him on his eating habits and his exercise.

As vice president of construction for First Companies, CJ MacKenzie first looks to gain a thorough understanding of his clients’ needs, bringing together experts to determine the best ways to achieve each customer’s goals and vision.

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.

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.

More than a century ago, Carhartt revolutionized the construction of premium workwear with the toughest materials available: denim and brown duck fabric.

John Postma was determined to be successful and developed a hard work ethic from a young age, paying his way through school by working on a hog and dairy farm.

Dr. Ryan Freeland, a board-certified dermatologist through the American Board of Dermatology is a decorated U.S. Air Force officer and combat veteran.

Stone and Brick — it’s one of the most enduring elements of home design. Known for its strength and timeless beauty, it’s no wonder that as years pass, brick remains an in-demand feature of many a dream home.

Professional Research Services (PRS) is a research company located in Troy, Mich. They specialize in conducting peer review surveys of different professionals within markets nationwide. A large part of their research focuses on the medical field, specifically M.D. and D.O. physicians.

A native of Michigan, Dr. Adam S. Hassan has been serving the Grand Rapids area for nearly 15 years, striving to provide the highest quality of medical care to each of his patients.

Remodeling a home and/or adding another room is a significant process. It can be overwhelming and can begin to feel that way after typing “home design ideas” into a search engine.

GIBSON is a bit of an anomaly in the insurance arena — and that’s a good thing. With a team comprised of nearly 70 percent women — including leadership and on the board of directors — the company is changing perceptions about the industry in more ways than one. 

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 the certified lawyers within the Grand Rapids area. Many votes were cast honoring excellence in the legal field. Inclusion in Grand Rapids Magazine’s Top Lawyers list is based solely upon one’s standing within their peer group. Listings in Top Lawyers cannot be purchased.

As managing partners and co-founders at Michigan Software Labs, Mark Johnson and Josh Hulst are key members of the leadership team.

Kitchens really showcase a period of time, said Dan Smith, director of marketing at Williams Studio. “The industry tends to shift and move every 10 years or so. Certain styles and colors, when people see them, it reminds them of a generation,” he said. Smith says less is more is trending for 2018 and that good design never goes out of style.

Tracey Hornbeck is responsible for all aspects of Legacy Trust’s business, including strategic planning, profitability, employee, and client engagement.

Jessica Harrison is the new executive director at Urban Roots, a farm and education center in Grand Rapids.

Smart, strategic, and service minded are just some of the characteristics embodied by Foster Swift.

As president, CFO, and COO of Grand River Bank, Liz Bracken has worn many hats since the bank’s opening in April 2009.