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Executive editorJoe Boomgaard
EditorElizabeth Couch
Director of audienceKevin Skaggs
VP of productEDITORIAL
Andy Balaskovitz
Andy Balaskovitz is managing editor for Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. He has more than a decade of experience as an editor and reporter covering public affairs, energy and economic development in Michigan. andy.balaskovitz@crain.com.
Tim Gortsema
Tim Gortsema is special projects editor for Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. He is the previous editor of Gemini Media, which included Grand Rapids Business Journal, Michigan Blue, Grand Rapids Magazine and Urban Street. tim.gortsema@crain.com.
Matt Pollock
Matt Pollock is the audience engagement editor at Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. He previously worked as a news editor at the Lansing State Journal and senior digital editor at Chicago magazine. matthew.pollock@crain.com.
Kate Carlson
Kate Carlson is a reporter covering commercial real estate and development trends across West Michigan for Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. She has been covering the commercial real estate market in the region since 2020. kate.carlson@crain.com. | Articles
Danielle Nelson
Danielle Nelson is the researcher for Crain’s Grand Rapids Business, compiling data for weekly lists and the annual Book of Lists. She was previously a reporter for the Grand Rapids Business Journal and Grand Rapids Magazine. danielle.nelson@crain.com. | Articles
Abby Poirier
Abby Poirier is a reporter covering food and drink, retail and agribusiness for Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. abigail.poirier@crain.com. | Articles
Mark Sanchez
Mark Sanchez is a reporter covering finance and health care for Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. He previously worked for 11 years at MiBiz. mark.sanchez@crain.com. |Articles
Kayleigh Van Wyk
Kayleigh Van Wyk is a reporter covering manufacturing, technology and the business of law for Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. kayleigh.vanwyk@crain.com. | Articles
Rachel Watson
Rachel Watson is a reporter covering residential real estate in West Michigan, as well as the state’s tourism and insurance industries. rachel.watson@crain.com. | Articles