Mike VanGessel – Team | Rockford Construction
Founder

Mike VanGessel

Founder, innovator and community builder, Mike led the Rockford Construction team for 38 years since it began in 1987, through more than 7,000 projects totaling nearly $9 billion. A Grand Rapids native with strong ties to the community, Mike was drawn to projects that positively impacted the way people live, work, learn, heal and play. Mike stepped down as CEO in January 2025 and remains actively engaged as a real estate investor.