Gillespie Group -- Showcasing the East Side
Published: May 06, 2009Neighborhood: Stadium Disrict
Pat Gillespie is a life-long resident of Lansing. More specifically, Pat Gillespie is a self-proclaimed and proud Lansing Eastsider.
“I was born and raised on the East side. We lived on Foster, Lasalle Gardens and Clemons. I went to school at Foster, Resurrection and
Lansing Catholic Central,” Gillespie said, adding that Emil’s restaurant is his all-time favorite place to eat.
After graduating from Michigan State with a degree in building construction management, Gillespie started buying rental homes, on the
East side. Now, he is president of the Gillespie Group, a local firm taking huge strides in regional and urban centered development; and
Gillespie seemingly has his heart here on Michigan Avenue.
“We are committed to making a difference in our Lansing community and want the epicenter of this positive change to be coming from the East side,” Gillespie said, reiterating that he loves to dine at Emil’s.
Gillespie says he wants to further leverage the prestige of Michigan Avenue and the State Capitol by bringing more mixed-use housing, entertainment and retail options to his old (and new) neighborhood.
