Gregory Gronbacher, Ph.D.
State-Certified Real Estate Licensing & Education Instructor | Real Estate Sales & Advising
Gregory began his career in higher education. Educated in Europe, he was a university professor in Ireland for several years before returning to the United States, where he continued his work as a professor and researcher.
He later transitioned into corporate marketing and spent 15 years in leadership roles focused on digital strategy and communications. Over time, a desire to work directly with people and to invest more deeply in his local community drew him into real estate.
Today, Gregory serves as a state-certified real estate licensing instructor and engages in residential sales throughout West Michigan.
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Career
Greenridge Realty
Grand Rapids, MI 2014 - Present
Real Estate Sales & AdvisingMILicense.net (Real Estate School)
Grand Rapids, MI 2014 - Present
Real Estate Licensing InstructorAmway Corporation
Ada, MI 2004 – 2014
Web Editor - UI/UX Core TeamSummit Training Source
Grand Rapids, MI 1999 - 2004
Strategic Communications DirectorFreelance Digital Copywriting
Grand Rapids, MI 1999 – Present
Digital Copywriting / Editing -
Education
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland (1992-1996)
Ph.D. in Social PhilosophyInternational Academy of Philosophy
Schaan, Liechtenstein (1991-1992)
M.Phil in Philosophy and Political EconomyFranciscan University
Steubenville, Ohio (1987-1990)
BA in Theology, Philosophy, and Politics -
University Teaching
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA 1997 - 1999
Assistant Professor, PhilosophyMilltown Institute
Dublin, Ireland 1992 – 1999
University Lecturer in PhilosophyMaynooth University
Maynooth, Ireland 1992 - 1996
Visiting Lecturer of Philosophy (Adjunct)All Hallows College
Dublin, Ireland 1994 - 1996
Visiting Lecturer of Philosophy (Adjunct) -
Educational Certifications
Master Real Estate Instructor (MREI)
NYSAR Certification Program - 2024Digital Learning & Instructional Design
Digital Learning Institute Certification - 2023Adult Learning Theories & Practices
London School of Business Research - 2022 -
Advocacy & Engagement
Kids Food Basket
VolunteerAI Residential Real Estate Council
Member - 2024Mercy for Animals
Supporting Member - 2018The LGB Alliance
Member - 2023 -
Ideas & Writing
Voluntary Simplicity & Minimalism
The joy of less is moreA Spirituality of Simplicity & Awakening
An introduction to Celtic wisdomCreative Writing
Fiction and poetryAncestry
Cultural and family origins