INDUSTRY STANDOUTS

Every industry has individuals that elevate the profession by going above and beyond, and the real estate industry is no exception. We’d like to recognize these trailblazers who epitomize what the industry stands for. These individuals not only exemplify professionalism and leadership within the real estate industry but within the community as a whole. By giving back through time and money, each one of them is helping to build and strengthen the West Michigan community. They are beacons within their field, and we salute them!

Thank you for your hard work, commitment to excellence, and your dedication to continually raising the bar of the West Michigan real estate community.

Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully

To Lindsay, real estate means opportunity, community, and pride of ownership. With over 16 years of experience in the industry, Lindsay has completed over 1200 transactions and helped hundreds of families buy and sell their homes. The possibilities that homeownership creates drives Lindsay’s passion, and she prides herself on being a resource for her clients by educating them and helping them maximize their investment. Between her enthusiasm and knowledge of the industry, it’s no wonder Lindsay has consistently been ranked a top Real Estate Agent in America since 2015! She and her family support Mel Trotter in their mission to help individuals get back on their feet and into a home.

Kyle Visser

Kyle Visser has cracked the mold of the real estate industry and it’s not just because he stands over 7 feet tall. Since bursting onto the West Michigan scene in 2015, Kyle has been shattering records and shaking things up! His approach to sales is unique, and his marketing is edgy, fun and often hysterical. Truly one of the hardest working agents in the industry, Kyle is relentless in his pursuit to win for his clients. As a former pro-basketball player, he brings a game-time mentality to every deal he touches. Kyle is passionate about his community and invests wherever he sees a need. With over 30 million in sales in 2019, and a heart as big as his stature, Kyle is a force to be reckoned with.

Ryan Ogle

In his 20 years in the industry, Ryan has been part of over 2000 transactions and 300 million in volume. His brokerage, Bluhouse Properties, prioritizes excellent customer service and doing business that bolsters Grand Rapids and its residents. Born and raised on the southeast side of Grand Rapids, Ryan is passionate about giving back to his hometown, and helping create opportunities for residents through real estate is part of that mission. Additionally, Ryan has served on several local boards and committees, and in 2018 he served as the president of the Greater Regional Alliance of Realtors.

INDUSTRY STANDOUTS

Tim Meduna

“In golf, as in life, it is the follow through that makes the difference.” —Dr. Seuss

If you ask Tim Meduna what his passions in life are, he will answer: family, work, and golf. Tim often compares his job to the game of golf and says, “It doesn’t matter how well you played yesterday, because the next day you have to go back to the first tee and start all over again.” Every client, every loan, and every day are different. There is no ‘one size fits all’ in mortgages, and the best Loan Officers in the business are those who fit the loan to the client, not the client to the loan.

As a West Michigan native, Tim is passionate about his community and the people in it. Tim is committed to being a Loan Officer, a financial consultant, and a friend to each of his clients, and he is incredibly humbled to help people make one of the biggest purchases of their lives. With 15 years of experience originating mortgages, Tim understands how big this decision is, so he strives to make his clients feel as comfortable and confident throughout the process as possible.

With a bachelor’s degree in sales management from Central Michigan University, Tim was drawn to the mortgage industry because he saw it as an opportunity to help his friends and family build wealth and secure a strong future. Tim’s belief in constant self-improvement led him to join the most elite mortgage coaching program in the industry over 5 years ago.

I strive to be better at my job every year, I owe that to my clients and my company.

Before joining Treadstone, Tim worked for a big bank but was quickly discouraged by the lack of focus on the customer experience. He wanted to be part of a more customer-centric, team-oriented company, so when he discovered Treadstone, he never looked back.

Tim’s favorite part of being a Loan Officer is helping people realize the American dream of homeownership and creating relationships along the way. Getting to know clients, their story and goals, and knowing what they want to accomplish makes his work incredibly rewarding. Everyone has a unique story and different reasons for their purchase, and understanding these motivations allows him to provide a tailored customer service experience.

invest in relationships and really get to know people

Last year, Tim’s father-in-law, Dan Knoch, passed away unexpectedly. He was a Librarian at Hillsdale College for 30 years, and he was one-in-a-million. He had an impact on everyone he met and was always more interested in others than being interesting himself. Dan’s passing taught Tim a valuable life lesson—invest in relationships and really get to know people. Afterall, that is what matters most in life. Since then, Tim has reoriented his priorities to emulate and honor the legacy his father-in-law left behind. Tim has been married for 13 years to his wife Jessica, and they have two sports-obsessed sons who are seven and nine. Together they enjoy spending time at their home in Hudsonville where their neighborhood is a constant block party—you always find an open door, cold beer, and a good friend. In his free time, you can find Tim working on his golf game, teaching his sons the game, and enjoying live music with Jessica. He also loves cornhole, flip cup, or anything that involves a friendly competition!