“Pondera Advisors have helped us to develop a level of teamwork and clarity of purpose which none of us within the Leadership Team at St. John’s Home thought possible.  Their approach is so unlike any other team-building and leadership-training experiences I have ever experienced in the past: it is thorough, pertinent and it delivers tangible, bottom-line results. I highly recommend this team to any organization which wants to dramatically improve its performance.”
-Mark Thomson
President
St. John’s Home

“A significant reason for our recent success has been John Belaski’s vision and energy in developing our organization.  John certainly has a passion for the work he does.   He is clearly excited about successes and transmits that excitement to others. John “talks to the people” and has the ability to get others involved.  John’s abilities to champion of our mission, his emphasis on collaboration and skills as a leader, will be an asset to any organization he is involved with.”
-Timothy J. Tobolic, MD
Community Wellness Connection

“Over the years, Dave Medema has provided informational and structural support that significantly enhanced our board’s efforts and results. His work with me as a non-profit executive has been invaluable.”
-Ruth Stegeman
Executive Director
Disability Network/Lakeshore

Dave Medema is recognized as one of the foremost Grand Rapids community leaders in the areas of planning, networking, advocacy and other necessary resources to assist both non-profit and for-profit entities in their quest for success. Dave and I have worked together on many community initiatives and his ability to interact with fairness and respect for all people, regardless of race or ethnicity, is stellar. So often, as Dave is advocating for disenfranchised community members, it is difficult for me to see him as a man from the majority population. Clearly his life's passion is for human equality, justice and opportunities for all. It is my honor to be associated with Dave in the many good works that he has initiated.
-Debra Muller
Chairperson
Community Relations Commission for the City of Grand Rapids
Nottawaseppi Huron Potawatomi/Ottawa