Kristine Bersche Joins The Right Place as Director of Community Development

The Right Place, Inc. is pleased to announce that Kristine Bersche will join the organization as Director of Community Development, effective April 28, 2025.

In this role, Bersche will assist in leading strategic efforts under The Right Place’s “Place” pillar, which focuses on making the Greater Grand Rapids region a location of choice for businesses, residents, and visitors. She will spearhead initiatives related to placemaking, infrastructure, site readiness, and transformational community development projects across Greater Grand Rapids.

Bersche brings over 20 years of experience in environmental consulting, sustainability, and community engagement. Most recently, she served as an Environmental Business Advisor with Bridge House Advisors, where she led lender-focused due diligence and sustainability consulting for clients across North America. Her previous roles include leading large-scale watershed education programs, coordinating environmental education efforts for municipalities and schools, and serving on several City of Grand Rapids commissions focused on planning, economic development, stormwater oversight, and brownfield redevelopment.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Kristine to the team,” said Tim Mroz, SVP of Community Development at The Right Place. “Her deep-rooted connections to Greater Grand Rapids, combined with her extensive background in environmental and community-focused work, make her uniquely suited to lead our community development strategy and help us build a stronger, more vibrant region.”

“I’m excited to join The Right Place and contribute to building communities that thrive,” said Bersche. “Our region has so much to offer, and I’m honored to help drive initiatives that create meaningful, lasting impact.”