SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Commercial real estate advisory firm Plante Moran Realpoint (PMR) continues to invest in West Michigan with the addition of two senior leaders, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in the region.
“West Michigan remains a key growth market for Plante Moran Realpoint,” said Greg VanKirk, partner. “Adding experienced professionals like Blake and Ron allows us to deepen our local presence and expand the expertise we bring to clients navigating complex real estate, capital, and construction decisions.”
Blake Rosekrans
Blake Rosekrans has joined Plante Moran Realpoint as a vice president in business development and transaction management. Over his nearly 20-year career, Rosekrans has gained extensive experience in commercial real estate and marketing, managing more than $150 million in client commercial real estate transactions. He joins PMR from Martin Commercial Properties, with prior experience at CBRE.
Rosekrans also brings a strong background in marketing and business development, including roles at TaylorMade adidas Golf and GMR Marketing, where he played a key client-facing role within the sports strategy group. There, he helped create and implement marketing plans designed to maximize revenue through sports content and sponsorships. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in advertising and public relations from Michigan State University and is actively involved in the West Michigan community, including the Grand Rapids Economic Club; the MSU Alumni Association of West Michigan, where he serves as a board member; and the Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey Association, where he coaches girls’ travel hockey.
Ron Boezwinkle
Ron Boezwinkle has joined the firm as a vice president in project management. Boezwinkle is an architectural and operational leader with more than three decades of experience guiding capital improvement programs, facility assessments, and utilization studies.
His experience spans higher education and K–12 environments, including leadership roles supporting the strategy development, campaign, and execution of multi-year school bond programs ranging from $50 million to $250 million. Boezwinkle is a licensed architect in the State of Michigan and holds NCARB, LEED AP, and CPTED certifications. He has also published and presented for organizations including the Michigan School Business Officials’ Business Manager Academy and Southwestern Michigan Facilities & Operations Directors.
“Blake and Ron each bring highly complementary strengths that align well with the needs of our West Michigan clients,” said Doug Phillips, PMR’s West Michigan leader. “Their experience enhances our ability to deliver practical, integrated, and client-focused solutions across transactions and capital projects. We’re excited to welcome them to the team.”
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About Plante Moran Realpoint
As a full-service real estate advisor, Plante Moran Realpoint is “built different.” The firm’s comprehensive, end-to-end, industry-specific specialization spans clients’ real estate needs, from consulting and transactions to capital projects and development advisory. Its team has guided clients across the public and private sectors through millions of square feet of real estate transactions and $1 billion in investment real estate transactions. It is currently acting as an owner’s representative for more than $8.5 billion in active construction projects. With Plante Moran Realpoint, clients make well‑informed real estate decisions, achieve their milestones, and flourish in great spaces. Realize what it means to be built different at www.pmrealpoint.com.
