Your Space, Our Business
Founded in 1968, First Companies is a second-generation, family-owned 4-in-1 construction, real estate, development, and property management company with a well-earned reputation for quality, integrity, and excellence in everything we do. Our team is proud to partner with individuals and businesses across numerous industries to make West Michigan a more beautiful, engaging, and desirable place to live.
what makes us different
Buildings are our expertise, people are our passion
Family
- Be authentic
- Be vulnerable
- Celebrate life/success
- Value others
- Care for others
integrity
- Be honest
- Be compassionate
- Be open
- Be transparent
- Do the right thing
Respect
- Honor diversity
- Value all contributions
- Promote teamwork
- Extend grace
Servant Leadership
- Put others’ needs ahead of your own
- Serve others with sincerity and humility
- Be generous with no expectations
- Meet the needs of others
Trust
- Build sincere relationships
- Own our mistakes and grow from them
- Trust freely
get to know us
meet our leadership team
Jeff Baker
Chief Executive Officer
Craig Baker
President, Construction Management
Matt Sink
Chief Operating Officer
Ty Hallock
Vice President, Development
Ken Bailey
Vice President, Construction Development
Jeff Dubey
Vice President, Finance & Accounting
Craig Schroeder
Vice President, Construction Management
Bob Huisjen
Director, Finance & Accounting
Thomas Starks
Director, Property Management
Crissy Sink
Executive Assistant, Construction