President & CEO
616-771-0324 klohsb@rightplace.orgBirgit provides strategic direction for The Right Place. She also provides location and expansion assistance to Kent County and international clients. She is responsible for marketing Greater Grand Rapids to an international audience.
Chief Operating Officer/Assistant Treasurer
616-771-0312 howardt@rightplace.orgTwayne oversees all operational functions at the Right Place including financial activities and reporting, human resources, information technology, and contract management.
Vice President, Talent Initiatives & Executive Director, Hello West Michigan
616.818.9080 brownc@hellowestmichigan.comCindy leads Hello West Michigan and its efforts to attract top talent to the region. Along with overseeing the strategic direction and collaborations of the organization, she handles the Hello West Michigan weekly resume pack program, personally helping hundreds of candidates find employment in West Michigan.
Vice President, Technical Services, MMTC-West Regional Director
616-771-0304 burdettej@rightplace.orgJustine provides business leadership for The Right Place and MMTC-West.
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
616-771-0328 chaplar@rightplace.orgRick handles community development, urban renewal projects and strategic initiatives.
Vice President, Investor Relations
616-771-0560 bcomment@rightplace.orgBrad develops the fundraising strategy to sustain The Right Place and provide assets for future investment. He oversees all fund raising activities with our grantors, investors, customers, and the West Michigan business community.
Vice President, Conferences and Events
616-771-0327 kovicakn@rightplace.orgNatalia develops, promotes and implements regional events for The Right Place and MMTC-West.
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
616-301-6791 mrozt@rightplace.orgTim provides overall leadership and direction for all Right Place communication strategies and plans, including public relations, marketing and advertising.
Vice President, Business Development
616-771-0571 thillt@rightplace.orgTherese provides retention and expansion assistance to Right Place clients. She also works with site selection consultants. Therese provides site location assistance to national and international firms across all industries.
Senior Business Development Manager
616-771-0556 icarde@rightplace.orgEric provides retention and expansion assistance to Right Place clients. He provides site location assistance to national and international life sciences firms. He also serves as the facilitator for the West Michigan Medical Device Consortium.
Senior Business Development Manager
616-301-6245 riedert@rightplace.orgThad provides retention and expansion assistance to Right Place clients. He provides site location assistance to national and international food processing companies.
Business Development Manager
616-901-9343 wanglerj@rightplace.orgJennifer provides retention and expansion assistance to Right Place clients in Kent County.
Business Intelligence & Research Manager
616-771-0343 rileyd@rightplace.orgDave provides custom research services and community economic statistics to Right Place clients.
Business Develoment Coordinator, Ionia County
231-286-9497 carrollm@rightplace.orgMorgan provides retention and expansion assistance to Right Place clients in Ionia County.
Business Development Coordinator - Newaygo County
847-687-0192 Guzniczakm@rightplace.orgMark provides retention and expansion assistance to Right Place clients in Newaygo County.
Business Development Coordinator - Montcalm
616-498-0374 vanderlaank@rightplace.orgKathy Jo provides retention and expansion assistance to Right Place clients in Montcalm County.
Business Development Executive Assistant
616.771.0576 MontaninoE@rightplace.orgEllie provides adminstrative support to The Right Place's Vice President of Business Development, as well as the Business Development team.
Digital Marketing Manager
616-771-0563 romkemaa@rightplace.orgAndria manages digital marketing for The Right Place including social media, web development, and email campaigns.
Marketing Coordinator
616-771-0555 heyse@rightplace.orgEric provides graphic design and layout support for Right Place marketing materials and content.
MMTC-West Senior Business Development Manager
(269) 832-2564 cruzj@rightplace.orgJess is responsible for working with small manufacturers in West Michigan to help them assess their opportunities for continuous improvement and growth.
MMTC-West Business Development Specialist
616-771-0557 woodb@rightplace.orgBen is responsible for working with small manufacturers in West Michigan to help them assess their opportunities for continuous improvement and growth.
MMTC-West Client Coordinator
616-771-0561 winklera@rightplace.orgAmy coordinates project work, user groups and workshops for Right Place/MMTC-West clients.
MMTC-West Executive Assistant
616.301.6247 bookerr@rightplace.orgRene provides administrative support to the MMTC-West team.
Program Manager
616.771.0354 bartelsr@hellowestmichigan.comRachel handles the marketing, communication, and event planning for Hello West Michigan, including their out-bound marketing campaign to top talent across the country.
Assistant to the President
(616) 301-9393 pontm@rightplace.orgMaulin provides administrative support to the office of the president, and supports all communication to Right Place board members and investors.
Staff Accountant
616-301-8700 beeringj@rigthplace.orgJackie provides accounting support as well as oversight of all project tracking, collections and records management. She is responsible for processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
Office Administrator
616-771-0325 bruggerl@rightplace.orgLorraine provides general office management and support services to the entire organization, including accounting and fundraising administrative support.
Office Administrator
616-771-0325 hansenk@rightplace.orgKelly provides general office management and support services to the entire organization, including accounting and fundraising administrative support.