Meet The Patriots!
We proudly subscribe to the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors' Professional Expectations Pledge!
Jeannine brings 9 years
of real estate experience and 30
years of sales, marketing, communication, and public relations experience to Patriot
Realty. She is an Associate Broker and co-owner of
the company.
Jeannine has successfully represented hundreds of buyers and sellers in 15
counties throughout West Michigan, handling transactions ranging in price from a
few thousand dollars to over $1 million.
One of her specialties is working with buyers who are locating to the West
Michigan area. She loves helping people find just the right home in their new
community and works hard to make the relocation experience smooth and enjoyable!
And as a life-long resident of West Michigan, she knows the community well!
A graduate of Calvin
College with a degree in political science, Jeannine began her career with the Grand
Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, where she established and managed a number of
economic development and membership programs.
She left the chamber as Senior Vice President in 1990 to become the
Marketing Director of one of West Michigan’s largest law firms, Varnum,
Riddering, Schmidt & HowlettLLP.
While at Varnum, she implemented a comprehensive marketing program, which
included research, planning, advertising, and public relations.
In 1997, Jeannine joined the Grand Rapids Christian Schools as Director
of Communication, managing all of the publications, advertising, and media
relations for the 3,000-student school system.
Jeannine serves on the Professional Standards Committee of the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors. She also is a director of the Cross Creek North Condominium Association, Clerk of Session for Westminster Presbyterian Church, past president of the Hess Lake Improvement Association, and a member of the Sophie de Marsac Campau Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She holds the designations of Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) from
the Senior Advantage Real Estate
Council, and Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) from
StagedHomes.com.
Ron has over 30 years of
experience in business, finance, investments, mortgage banking, and real estate.
He has structured and negotiated a wide variety of transactions including
business and industry sales as well as commercial and residential real estate. Since 1991, Ron has operated Lemmon & Associates,
providing consultation on mergers, acquisitions, and real estate investments.
He has been active in the real estate business since 1989 and is an
Associate Broker and co-owner of Patriot Realty.
In addition to his
business interests, Ron is an assistant professor of business at Alma College
where he teaches finance, strategic management, and investments.
He received his bachelor of science degree in business summa
cum laude from
Aquinas College and his MBA from Western Michigan University.
Ron is a member of the
Grand Rapids Association of Realtors'
Professional Standards Committee and has served as a
member of many civic and community organizations including the City of Kentwood Planning
Commission, the City of Kentwood Zoning Commission, the City of Grand Rapids General
Pension Board, the City of Grand Rapids Police and Fire Pension Board, and is
past vice president of the Grand Rapids Community College Foundation.
He is a former on-air business and economic analyst for WOOD TV-8 and
columnist for the Grand Rapids Business Journal.
Ron and Jeannine have two married children and attend Westminster Presbyterian Church. They have volunteered for numerous political campaigns for local, state, and national offices. Life-long residents of West Michigan, the Lemmons live on the northeast side of Grand Rapids and own a cottage on Hess Lake in Newaygo County.
Laurie has been in the real estate industry for over 13 years. She began her career in sales and marketing with a national title insurance company. From there, she transitioned into an escrow position with a local title agency. She is focused on the customer and detail-oriented. Her experience will help her guide buyers and sellers thru the transaction.
Laurie and her husband, Ralph, live in the Rockford/Cedar Springs area. In her spare time Laurie enjoys running, swimming, reading and spending time with family at their cottage. She ran her first ½ marathon in May and is looking to run another one in October.
Mike provides expertise in buying and selling lakefront properties. As part of his services, he offers boat tours to prospective buyers, helps buyers fully understand the unique attributes of different lakes, and provides market analysis on each property using lakefront property variables to assess value. Mike’s specializes in the lakes south of Grand Rapids.
Mike is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. While in the Army, Mike served seven years as a U.S. Army Aviator. During this time, he worked as a platoon leader, airfield commander, and company commander. Mike left the Army as a Captain in 1999. Since leaving the military, Mike earned a Master’s of Education degree from Troy State University and has also worked in the field of education for the last 10 years.
Mike enjoys water skiing and snow skiing with his wife, Cathy, twin sons, Drew and Caleb, and daughter, Zoe. The Engle family resides on Algonquin Lake in Hastings
Steve is a life-long resident of West Michigan and has over 35 years of experience in businesses, finance, construction, and real estate. From 1970 to 1997, he was president and co-owner of Lemmon & Snoap Manufacturing Co. From 1995 to 2009, he was the chairman of Hi-Tec Building Services, Inc., a building maintenance company with over 300 employees and $6 million in annual sales. Steve also is a licensed builder and co-owner of R & S Cottage Builders, which specializes in the building and remodeling of cottages and lake homes.
Steve is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970. He is a graduate of Rogers High School and the past president of the Crockery Lake Association. Steve resides in Grandville and also on Hess Lake in Newaygo. He has two adult children.
Jim lives on Indian Lake in Montcalm County and is a former board member of the Indian Lake Association. He is also a Winfield Twp. trustee and is well-acquainted with the lakes in the area. In addition to working in real estate, Jim is a national sales manager for a Fortune 500 company. He is a graduate Ferris State University, with degrees in business and marketing. Both his mother and father had successful careers in real estate.
Jim and his wife, Cindy, have two daughters who are both attending Ferris State University. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and boating. Jim's background in sales and marketing plus his passion for lakefront living makes him a great addition to our team!
Cheryl joined the Patriot team as a Realtor in July 2011. She brings to the team, over 25 years of experience in sales & marketing, management and customer service. She retired from a sales/management position in the printing industry in May. Her new career in real estate satisfies a life long goal to become an agent. She looks forward to helping her clients with their home and cottage needs.
Cheryl attended Western Michigan University, then Ferris State University where she completed an Associates Degree in Legal Assisting and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Marketing. She has served on many boards throughout her career and presently is a an Alternate board member of the Hess Lake Improvement Association.
Cheryl and her husband, Denny, have lived on Hess Lake in Newaygo for the past 4 years. Prior to that, they were residents in the Big Rapids area for over 22 years. They have 4 grown children and 4 grandchildren. Cheryl is an active member and volunteer at Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Kent City.
Andy has been in the real estate business for over five years. He focuses his practice both on commercial real estate and development as well as waterfront and recreational properties. Andy is a Grand Rapids native and grew up on Grand Rapids’ northeast side, where his family has operated Sietsema Orchards for four generations. He attended Grand Rapids Christian High School and Davenport University, where he studied business management. Andy and his wife, Mandy, are members of First Christian Reformed Church. The Sietsemas live on the northeast side of Grand Rapids and are parents of three.
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