REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT
DUWANE “DUKE” SUWYN
CEO - West Michigan Investment Colliers International, Grand Rapids
Duwane Suwyn’s knowledge of the market comes from extensive experience in business and real estate. He co-owned Caledonia Equipment Inc. from 1980-90 before working at Grand Real Estate Inc. as a commercial and industrial salesman. He joined Colliers International West Michigan as vice president and director of the Industrial Group before later being named president. More recently, he was chairman and CEO. He has led such notable projects as redevelopment of the 1 million-square-foot former Bosch Manufacturing building into two standalone facilities that are now home to the global headquarters of X-Rite and other tenants. He also worked with Steelcase to market a major portion of its Grand Rapids campus, approximately 5 million square feet over 200 acres, which is now home to multiple companies.
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SCOTT WIERDA
Managing partner CWD Real Estate Investment, Grand Rapids
FIRST JOB: I grew up on a very large farm and my first responsibility was feeding and taking care of the young calves. TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: Losing my wife of 32 years to brain cancer in 2017. Seeing my most ardent encourager and the love of my life fight a battle with that horrific disease was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. HIDDEN TALENT: I sang Southern Gospel music with my dad and three of my brothers, recording a half-dozen albums and CDs.
MARY ANNE WISINSKI-ROSELY
Principal, office adviser NAI Wisinski of West Michigan, Grand Rapids
Mary Anne Wisinski-Rosely has been with NAI Wisinski of West Michigan since 1995, specializing in the sale and leasing of office properties. In addition to her real estate activities, Wisinski-Rosely has served as board president for the Commercial Alliance of Realtors and is extensively involved with many nonprofit organizations. Her professional certifications include SIOR and CCIM. NAI Wisinski of West Michigan is headquartered in Grand Rapids and maintains a second location in Kalamazoo. It provides all facets of commercial real estate services, including brokerage and property management, throughout the entire West Michigan region. Through its relationship with NAI Global, the firm has access to over 375 NAI affiliate offices throughout the world.
Scott Wierda has more than 27 years of commercial real estate, development and brokerage experience. He also is co-owner and founder of Jade Pig Ventures, a Grand Rapids-based full service commercial real estate investment and development firm. Established in 1995, the company’s portfolio includes groceryanchored shopping centers, mixed-use centers, single-tenant retail, restaurants and office users, as well as medical office buildings. Previously, Wierda was vice president of sales for S.J. Wisinski & Co. He specialized in retail and office sales and leasing throughout West Michigan. As a guest speaker, Wierda has addressed public/private partnerships at the City Manager’s Consortium as well as mixeduse and public/private partnerships at the International Council of Shopping Centers-West Michigan Round Table. He is vice chair of the Michigan State Housing Authority and also serves on the boards of the Downtown Improvement District and Grand Valley State University Foundation. EDUCATION: Hope College (B) INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “Make no little plans, they have no magic to stir man’s blood.” Daniel Burnham FEW PEOPLE KNOW: I played college golf and a lot of competitive golf while in my 20s and 30s. I won two club championships at two different courses/clubs and I still have a course record when I shot 64 at a club in Pennsylvania.
BING GOEI
CEO Eastern Floral, Grand Rapids
EDUCATION: Saint Mary’s College - Notre Dame (B) BEST ADVICE: No client need is too small. You never know who they know or what they may grow into someday. It is all about the relationships. FEW PEOPLE KNOW: I love to play golf. I have won the Ladies Club Championship at Cascade Hills Country Club 18 times. LOCAL ATTRACTION: Lake Michigan ADVICE TO 18-YEAR-OLD: I would tell anyone young to always try to stay positive. You will face some ups and downs, so be sure to celebrate the ups and learn from the downs. Also, communication is so important as a key to any success — personal or professional.
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At the age of 72, Bing Goei still is creating an impact on the community. He has been the CEO of one of the largest floral companies in the state for 18 years. His business has multiple locations and it provides a variety of job positions, including floral designers, sales representatives, delivery drivers and more. Along with holding the title of CEO, the Indonesian native also is an entrepreneur. He is the founder of Goei Center, which is an event space for weddings, receptions and parties. Throughout his life, he has been an advocate for immigrants and the economic impact they can provide in the state. In 2014, he was appointed the first director of the Michigan Office of New Americans by former Gov. Rick Snyder in an effort to attract highly skilled, job-creating immigrants to Michigan. He was the chief adviser to the governor and state departments on the formulation and implementation of Michigan’s immigration policies, programs and procedures. BOARDS: Dégagé Ministries, West Michigan Asian American Association FAVORITE QUOTE: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.” Chinese proverb
