De Vries Tackles Difficult Projects
By David Czurak
Published: November 29, 2004
Ed De Vries sold a car to get his start in real estate, and he hasn't looked back. GRAND RAPIDS — Sharon Evoy said he tackles the most difficult projects, like the former city-owned Monroe Avenue Water Filtration Plant. The executive director of the Neighborhood Business Specialist Program, an arm of the Neighborhood Business Alliance, added that he pitches in whenever asked and has one of the biggest hearts in the city. "He is always willing to give of himself and his time to help get things organized and make things happen. And he is willing to take on the tough projects," said Evoy.

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