Gregory Gronbacher, Ph.D.
Real Estate Sales & Advising
State-Certified Real Estate Licensing & Education Instructor
Gregory began his career in higher education. Educated in Europe, he taught university 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 works in real estate sales, serves as a state-certified real estate licensing instructor, and contributes thought leadership on the emerging role of AI in real estate.
Originally from New York City, he now calls Grand Rapids home.
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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
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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) -
AI Affiliations
AI Residential Real Estate Council
Member - 2024Association of AI Ethicists
Member -2024Artificial Intelligence Ethics
University College Dublin Professional Certification - 2024AI Essentials & Business Use
IBM - 2023 -
Advocacy & Engagement
Green Party of Michigan
MemberKids Food Basket
VolunteerGrand Rapids Center for Mindfulness
Affiliated MemberThe Non-Violence Project
Supporting MemberHumanality
MemberMercy for Animals
Supporting MemberThe LGB Alliance
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Ideas & Writing
Voluntary Simplicity & Minimalism
The joy of less is moreA Spirituality of Simplicity & Mindfulness
Awakening to truth, love, and beautyCreative Writing
Fiction and poetryAncestry
Cultural and family origins