The Wisinski Group

Licensed Since 1960

Professional Experience

As the founder, owner and Chairman of S.J. Wisinski & Company, Mr. Wisinski is active in sales and leasing of commercial and industrial properties. Mr. Wisinski operates on the philosophy that regardless of how large or small the transaction; all clients deserve the same degree of professionalism and expertise. As a result, much of the company’s business today comes from clients with whom he has established long-standing relationships.

Work History

2007 – present Chairman, CEO & sole owner, S.J. Wisinski & Company
1986 – 2007 Chairman, President, CEO & sole owner, S.J. Wisinski & Company
1973 – 1985 Founder & President, Westdale Commercial Investment Company
1960 – 1973 Commercial, Industrial & Investment Sales and Leasing, Westdale Company

Real Estate Designations

G.R.I: Graduate, Realtors Institute from Michigan Real Estate Association
SIOR: 1. Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, Highest Industrial designation offered by the National Association of REALTORS, Designation #504
2. Industrial/Office Marketing Specialist Designation, First recipient of the designation in the state of Michigan.
R.A.M: Real Estate designation from University of Michigan
CCIM: Certified Commercial Investment Member, Highest commercial investment designation offered by the National Association of REALTORS

Professional Affiliations

CAR: Commercial Alliance of REALTORS
GRAR: Grand Rapids Area REALTORS
MAR: Michigan Association of REALTORS
NAR: National Association of REALTORS
1. Commercial investment Member
2. Real Estate Securities & Syndication Member
CIRRIX: Commercial Industrial Regional Real Estate Information Exchange
SIOR: Society of Industrial & Office REALTORS
CCIM: Certified Commercial Investment Member
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Active in various committees and chapters in the above associations

Honors & Awards

• Project/Transaction of the Year Award for 2007, Commercial Alliance of REALTORS
• Business Review, Business Mentor Honoree, March 2006
• Realtor of the Year, 2003, Grand Rapids Commercial Alliance of REALTORS
• Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Recipient 2003, also inducted into the Ernst & Young Business Hall of Fame
• Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalist 2002 and 2003
• Michigan Commercial Realtor of the Year, 1991, Michigan CCIM Chapter
• Society of Distinguished Real Estate Professionals Award, 1990, Grand Rapids Real Estate Board
• Realtor of the Year, 1985, Grand Rapids Real Estate Board
• Past Chairman & Treasurer of the Kent Industrial Sales Group, responsibilities included the sale of the properties in the Kent Industrial Park (former Airport)
• Who’s Who in the World, 1980 Edition
• Who’s Who in Finance & Industry in America, 1977 Edition
• Who’s Who in America, 1976 Edition
• Distinguished Sales Award for 1970, Sales & Marketing Executive Club of Grand Rapids

Community Involvement

Board of Directors – Highest Position Held (past & present)

• Commercial Alliance of REALTORS (CAR), founding member & first President 2003
• City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority , Secretary
• Michigan National Bank Advisory Council, Director
• Urban Redevelopment Council of Right Place Program, Director
• Cascade Hills Country Club, President
• Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. Advisory Board, Director
• Manufacturers National Bank of Grand Rapids, Director
• Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS, Michigan Chapter President 1995
• Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS, of the National Association of REALTORS, National Director 2 terms (1st term 1986-1988) (2nd term 2001-2002)
• Society of Industrial & Office REALTORS, Regional Vice President, Michigan & Ohio
• Right Place Program of Greater Grand Rapids, Director, Executive Board
• Marywood Academy Board of Education, Chairman
• Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS, Chairman of Commercial Task Force for new Regional Commercial Multiple Listing Service 1992-1994
• G.G.R.E.A.T. (Greater Grand Rapids Economic Area Team), Director, Policy Board
• Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation, Director
• Greater Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Chairman 1988
• Friends of Marywood Foundation, Treasurer

Education

Aquinas College