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Roseanna P. Noordhoek, DDS, and Emily J. Van Heukelom, DDS, co-owners of The Center for Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, may have been discouraged early on to pursue their specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery because of their gender, but that didn’t stop them from following their dreams.

BDO’s West Michigan practice is one of more than 60 across the United States and has been established in the local communities for more than 100 years.

As part owner of Carroll Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, which she co-runs with her father, Joel T. Carroll DDS, Jocelyn R. Davis, DDS, cares for her patients’ needs by combining compassion with the best dental care available and the latest dental technology.

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

Bethanie Pollock and Amanda Gondhi co-founded Balans Consulting LLC to provide tax, accounting, and consulting services to closely held businesses and individuals.

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. 

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

Bridgett VanDerhoff founded AppleTree & Gilden Woods early care and preschool in 1998 with the goal of creating an environment where her infant daughter could learn, grow, and thrive.

Julie Benson, LPC, BLC, is a business and career counselor who specializes in coaching and mentoring business owners and entrepreneurs.

Crown Real Estate Partners Inc. is a boutique-oriented residential real estate firm operated by owner Jennifer Gesik and partner Heather Garbaty.

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.

Put Rylee’s Ace Hardware store on Michigan St. on your list of places to shop this Christmas!

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

For many Michigan leisure seekers, seasonal stays and scenic settings often go hand in hand. Such is the case for Catherine “Cahssey” Augenstein, who has spent summers on Gun Lake in Middleville since she was a kid.

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.

Autumn Fuchs, NCIDQ, owner of Fuchsia Design, is a nationally certified interior designer.

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.

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.

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.