# Gary Granger

> Gary Granger is the founder and CEO of Granger Group, a real estate investment and development firm based in Wyoming, Michigan. He began his career in the family construction company in 1977, founded his own business in 1996, and has pursued commercial and residential projects alongside service as a Ferris State University trustee.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Granger Group
- **Organizations:** Granger Group of Companies, LLC., Granger Construction Company (former employer), Ferris State University (former trustee), The Ferris Foundation (documented past chair)
- **From:** Lansing, United States
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, University of Colorado, Owner/President program (executive education), Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Founded and continues to lead Granger Group., Served two periods as a Ferris State University trustee., Documented as chair of The Ferris Foundation in its 2018 annual report.

## Career timeline

- **1977** — Joined the family construction company after completing his architectural engineering degree.
- **Before 1996** — Served as president of Granger Construction for five years.
- **1996** — Founded Granger Group, according to the company history; some company directories list 1997.
- **2001-2008** — Served on the Ferris State University Board of Trustees.
- **2011-2018** — Returned to the Ferris State University Board of Trustees for an eight-year term.
- **2024** — Renewed a proposal to build Lansing City Hall on the Walter Neller property; Mayor Andy Schor declined it.
- **2025-06** — Participated in the Walter Neller demolition event and announced a residential replacement proposal.
- **2026-10** — Discussed a proposed $300 million to $400 million downtown Lansing investment program, including properties owned, under contract, and subject to an offer.

## Achievements

- Founded and continues to lead Granger Group.
- Served two periods as a Ferris State University trustee.
- Documented as chair of The Ferris Foundation in its 2018 annual report.
- Included in the Grand Rapids 200 business leadership publication.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Outlined plans for four Lansing properties. One Michigan Avenue was owned; the former Kositchek’s building was under contract and an offer had been made on the former YMCA. Investment estimates and a planned brownfield application remained proposals.
- **2025-06** — Joined the Walter Neller demolition event and proposed five stories, 76 apartments, and commercial space on the site.
- **2025-03** — Granger Group announced the acquisition and proposed office and retail redevelopment of the former Cooley Law School building in Grand Rapids.
- **2025-01** — Granger Group announced leasing for The Flats of Acme Village.

## Links

- Website: https://www.grangergroup.us/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-granger-p-e-818b6a5a
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrangergroup

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