Clear horizons,
powered by partnership.

42 North Partners is a single-family office located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Guided by a partnership mindset and vision for growth instilled by co-founders Mike and Sue Jandernoa, our experienced professionals specialize in three areas:

Investments / Entrepreneurship / Community

Investments

We believe the journey to success begins with a partner you can trust. That’s why we invest our capital with businesses that share our values and who are aligned on our journey to create long-term value. Our firm is focused on middle- and lower-middle-market private equity fund investing and co-investing primarily in North America.
Engaging partners
for long-term success.

Entrepreneurship

We support the Michigan entrepreneurial community and collaborate with partners in the ecosystem. Working closely with other organizations, we mentor, educate, and invest to create an environment where entrepreneurs can learn, grow, and thrive. 
Empowering
tomorrow’s leaders.

Community

Our Michigan roots inspire us to use our leadership and financial resources to enhance the quality of life in our state. We do this by partnering with nonprofit leaders, government officials, and foundations to positively impact initiatives in education, entrepreneurship, and making Michigan a vibrant community.
Elevating every
person’s potential.

Our Team

Mike
Jandernoa
Founding Partner

Mike is a co-founder of 42 North Partners and founder of Jandernoa Entrepreneurial Mentoring. After a 30-year career with Perrigo Company, Mike has focused his energy on all three pillars of 42 North Partners: Investments, Entrepreneurship, and Community.

Sue
Jandernoa
Founding Partner

Sue is a co-founder of 42 North Partners. With a 30-year career in teaching, she dedicates much of her time to promoting children’s health, education, and well-being throughout Grand Rapids.

Erin
Bergman
Executive Assistant

Erin provides executive and administrative support to all areas of 42 North Partners. Prior to joining the team, she spent nearly ten years as an office manager for State Farm Insurance.

Joel
Bosch
CFO & Portfolio Manager

Joel leads the 42 North Partners finance team and manages a portfolio of private investments. Prior to
joining 42 North, Joel worked at Ernst & Young.

Nate
DeVries
Senior Accountant

Nate supports 42 North Partners in the areas of tax compliance and investments and assists with monthly closing and financial reporting. Before joining the team, he was a tax accountant at Bredeweg & Zylstra.

Janet
Dekkinga
Executive Assistant &
Office Manager

Janet supports Mike Jandernoa, coordinates HR and benefit functions, and manages the 42 North Partners office. She joined the team after a 24-year career at Varnum Law.

Brandon
Eisentrager
Executive Director at JEM

Brandon serves as Executive Director of the Jandernoa Entrepreneurial Mentoring program (JEM). JEM works with West Michigan business leaders who seek to advance their leadership skills and further grow their businesses.

Will
Helander
Portfolio Manager

Will manages a portfolio of private equity fund investments and the 42 North Partners’ co-investment program. Prior to joining 42 North, Will worked at Ottawa Avenue Private Capital (RDV Corp) and CION Investments.

Carl
Jandernoa
Partner

Carl leads the investment activities of 42 North Partners. Prior to joining 42 North, Carl worked with Bridge Street Capital, UBS Bank, and Deloitte.

Rob
Jandernoa
Partner

Rob leads the entrepreneurship activities at 42 North Partners. Before joining 42 North, Rob worked in banking and sales and founded a start-up company.

Steve
Jandernoa
Partner

Steve leads the community initiatives for 42 North Partners. Prior to joining 42 North, Steve worked in public accounting with Ernst & Young and KPMG.

Amy
Lake
Personal Assistant & Grant Coordinator

Amy handles administrative tasks and works with nonprofit organizations as the grant coordinator for the Jandernoa Foundation.

Bill
Lawrence
Board Member & Family Advisor

Bill serves on the 42 North Partners board, providing advice and counsel based on his business and law career.

Yunseo
Lazzar
Senior Accountant

Yunseo manages the financial statements of 42 North Partners. Previously, Yunseo worked with Plante Moran.

John
Meilner
Board Member & Family Advisor

John serves on the 42 North Partners board, providing advice and counsel based on his business and investment career.

Tessa
Miller
Controller

Tessa manages the 42 North Partners financial processes and team. Previously she was a Senior Tax Accountant at Plante Moran.

Paving the way for
better tomorrows.
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