”Qualities that all leaders need to succeed: curiosity, creativity, communication skills, character, courage, conviction, charisma, common sense and competency” Lee Iacocca

Rod Alderink

Partner, Senior Vice President
Retail & Office Brokerage

Specialties

Office, Retail, Churches, Schools

Background & Experience

Rod began his commercial/industrial real estate career in Grand Rapids in 1987 and became a partner of NAI Wisinski of West Michigan in 2006. Rod specializes in retail, office, and institutional (schools/churches) sales and leasing as well as investment properties and vacant land. He is the team leader for NAI Wisinski’s Retail Specialty Group and through his collaborative nature, is able to develop innovative solutions to meet his clients’ needs. Rod is detail-oriented and a firm believer in communication and following through no matter how large or small the project is.

“Over the past few years Rod has been a great partner, helping me increase occupancy in my building, culminating to a final sale of the property. His insight and knowledge of the market was instrumental in helping me make the right decisions.” – Mark Lee, MDL Commercial, LLC

“Rod, we all thought the meeting last night went very well. You impressed us with the work getting ready for the presentation!” – John Flikkema, III, Former President, VanAndel & Flikkema Chrysler Jeep

Rod enjoys working at NAI because of the collaborative, fun, client-focused atmosphere where everyone helps each other get the job done.

When he’s not working, Rod enjoys spending time with his family and friends at their lake house doing watersports, traveling, snowmobiling, using their motorhome or taking their Mini Cooper convertible to a restaurant they’ve never been to.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI
NAI Global University, Master in Commercial Property
Valuation Specialist
CCIM Candidate

Honors & Awards

2022 35 Years in Commercial Real Estate Recognition
2016 Realtor Active in Politics, Commercial Alliance of Realtors
2012 National Commercial Award, National Association of Realtors
2012 Realtor of the Year, Commercial Alliance of Realtors
2011 Big Brother of the Year, West Michigan Big Brother/Big Sister

Professional Associations & Designations

National Association of Realtors (NAR) -Commercial Legislation & Regulatory Advisory Board – Commercial Real Estate Committee Member
Michigan Association of Realtors (MAR) – Board of Directors – Building Task Force Chair – Finance Committee
Commercial Alliance of Realtors (CAR) – Board of Directors – Past President – Treasurer and Secretary – Finance Committee

Community Involvement

a-Round Green Lake Neighborhood Association – President
Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Michigan – Mentor/Volunteer
Mars Hill Bible Church – Operations Governance Team Chair – Former Pastoral Ministries Governance Team Chair – Men’s Collective, Leadership Team
USA Triathlon Member
Leighton Township – Lake Advisory Committee
Calvin University – Board of Trustees – Chair of Business & Finance Committee
Calvin Alumni Association – Board of Trustees – President
Covenant Christian Reformed Church – Elder and Deacon
South Christian High School – Long Range Planning Committee

Strategic Clients

Walgreens
Boost Mobile
Advanced Auto Parts
Nationwide Insurance
Little Caesar’s Pizza
Napa Auto Parts
Square D
Family Dollar
Rite Aid
Pizza Hut
Ajacs Die Sales
UPS Store
JoAnne Fabrics
Check-n-Go
Family Video
Macatawa Bank
Payless Shoes
Subway
Batteries +
Dollar Tree