Grand Rapids needs talented experts to help cultivate economic development and foster growth. Each Advisor seeks to add value to the business community by being at the leading edge of their respective industry and is available as a resource. Together, we make up an objective, diversified blend of young thought leaders, uniquely capable of improving our local business community.
Represented Industries: (click to meet our expert)
(click on an industry or name, view their full resume, and even contact them individually if you could use their expertise)
Meet the Advisors.
Linsey Gleason
Attorney
Industry: Business Valuation & Divorce Settlement
Katie Blough Pirog
Sr. Public Relations Specialist
Amway Corporation
Industry: Public Relations
Community Relations Officer
Lake Michigan Credit Union
Industry: Community Relations
Elizabeth Burnson
Community Relations
Industry: Healthcare
Joe Gallagher
Engineering Director
Oliver Packaging
Industry: Manufacturing

Ben Harrison
CEO, Jonas Paul Eyewear
Industry: Entrepreneurship
Melissa Seguin
Tax Manager
Baker Holtz
Ben VerWys
Managing Director
Grant Lemmen
Account Executive
Lighthouse Group
Industry: Insurance - Personal & Commercial Lines