ABOUT SERVICES PROJECTS COMMUNITY NEWS CAREERS CONTACT WOLVERINE BUILDING GROUP 80 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Wolverine Building Group is one of West Michigan’s most trusted and experienced construction companies. With over 150 employees, Wolverine Building Group has grown to become a national leader in the construction industry. Wolverine is committed to seeking the balance of simultaneously “doing good” in our community and contributing in meaningful ways, while also “doing well” in our business and delivering a high-quality product to our clients. We strive for our team to be proud of our company and the work that we do. We want this pride to come from our commitment to our community, the integrity by which we conduct our business, and the quality of our work. We believe this pride will directly contribute to the growth and prosperity of Wolverine, which will allow us to share our success generously with the people and places that we touch. SAFETY The safety of our team members is our highest priority. We believe there is excellence in not only producing quality work, but taking responsibility for the safety of all involved. JOIN OUR TEAM OUR PURPOSE POSITIVELY IMPACTING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OUR NICHE CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP OUR CORE VALUES 1DO THE RIGHT THING 2BE PASSIONATE AND RELENTLESS, STRIVE FOR GREATNESS 3SEEK POSSIBILITIES, FIND SOLUTIONS 4STEP UP AND STEP IN, FILL THE VOID LEADERSHIP TEAM AARON JONKER President & Co-Owner Aaron has a passion for our community and the role Wolverine plays as a corporate citizen. When Aaron is not busy leading our team and driving our company strategy forward, he can be found skiing with his family and friends in the winter or camping with his family in the summer. CURT MULDER President & Co-Owner As one of our leaders at Wolverine, Curt is known for his creative problem solving and motivating our team to be our best selves. On the weekends Curt can be found at home in Lowell, where he and his family live on a farm that raises Texas Longhorn cattle. TIM GABRIELSE Chief Financial Officer Under Tim’s leadership, our accounting and finance department operates like a well-oiled machine. Tim has been with Wolverine since 1990 and has worked with 3 generations of owners. Tim loves to spend time with his family, woodworking, and reading. KIM MCLAUGHLIN Vice President of Organizational Development and Engagement Kim is responsible for our overall marketing strategy and finding meaningful and impactful ways that Wolverine can engage and make a difference in our community. Kim and her husband enjoy outdoor activities and traveling that involves hiking, but not camping. JAMERSON M. RIES, PE Vice President of Operations An engineer by education, Jamerson currently oversees our Directors of Construction Team. Jamerson enjoys challenging conventional thinking and coming up with creative solutions. On the weekends, he can be found riding bikes with his wife and 3 kids or relaxing somewhere close to water in the summer. OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IS OUR PEOPLE Our team sets us apart. Our people have a genuine curiosity to understand how your project is going to create more jobs, increase productivity, help a patient heal quicker, or be a safe and stable place to live. To us, it's more than just a building. JOIN OUR TEAM OUR HISTORY Since its founding in 1939, Wolverine has evolved into one of the region’s most trusted, stable, and respected building and construction management firms. Success and expansion has led Wolverine to develop four distinct specialty divisions—Wolverine Building, Wolverine Construction Management, Wolverine Multi-Family, and Wolverine North America. Responding to our clients’ demand for a collaborative approach to construction services, Wolverine illustrated its unity by marketing under the Wolverine Building Group name and logo. Wolverine Building Group will continue to offer the service, quality workmanship, and specialized expertise that has made all of its divisions trusted and successful in regional, state-wide, and national markets. 1930'S 1939 – Founded in 1939 by Peter Bouwman, Wolverine Building Group began as Wolverine Tile Company, a small family-owned subcontracting company specializing in tile installation and gas station construction. Through the years, we have grown into a nationally recognized general contractor, construction manager, and design/builder with over 140 full-time employees. DETAILS 1940'S DETAILS 1950'S DETAILS 1970'S DETAILS 1980'S DETAILS 1990'S DETAILS 2000'S DETAILS 2010'S DETAILS RECENT NEWS VIEW ALL BRANN'S STEAKHOUSE COMPLETES $1M RENOVATION ON THE WEST SIDE November 17, 2021 Published in Grand Rapids Business Journal November 12, 2021 A 47-year-old restaurant on the West Side is celebrating the completion of a $1 million renovation project. Johnny Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille, at 401 Leonard St. NW in Grand Rapids, completed a nearly $1 million renovation project that features… READ MORE INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE CONTINUES UPWARD TRAJECTORY AS MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION THRIVES October 11, 2021 Published in MiBiz October 10, 2021 West Michigan’s industrial real estate sector continues to outpace expectations amid record-high demand for space, leading to some new construction despite high materials costs, substantial lead times and employers struggling to fill vacant positions. The thriving sector… READ MORE WOLVERINE AWARDED FOR EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION WITH DWELLING PLACE’S SUROESTE BRILLIANTE October 4, 2021 Wolverine Building Group has been recognized by the regional trade group, Associated Builders and Contractors West Michigan (ABCWM) Chapter with the award for Excellence in Construction for new construction $5 million to $10 million for the Suroeste Brilliante multi-family project in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “This project was rewarding in… READ MORE 4045 Barden Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (616) 949-3360 © 2021 Wolverine Building Group HOME ABOUT SERVICES PROJECTS COMMUNITY NEWS CAREERS BID ROOM CONTACT Designed & Developed By Kynda