Outstanding Alumni - 2008
Anthony Gramer
Bemidji State University Graduate 1970
Graduating from Bemidji State with degrees in business management technology and accounting, Tony Gramer is currently head of Gramer Company, LLC, a private investment company. Mr. Gramer is also one of the organizing partners and a co-managing partner of Partners Detroit, LLC, which has co-ventured with MGM Mirage, Inc., to form MGM Grand Detroit, LLC, a successful applicant for one of three casino licenses available in the city of Detroit. Prior to this, he owned a real estate development and management company specializing in the development of shopping centers. The company developed, redeveloped and managed approximately 18 million square feet of space in 14 states. In 1994, Mr. Gramer formed a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust which was placed on the New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Gramer served as CEO and president of the public company until his departure in June, 2000. He began his career as a member of the Detroit audit staff of Touche Ross & Co. Upon leaving public accounting, Mr. Gramer held various officer positions with companies in the mortgage banking industry, and also served as the Chairman of the legislative committee of the Michigan Mortgage Bankers Association. Mr. Gramer was also president and CEO of a publicly held real estate company which acted as general partner for seven publicly held partnerships with properties in 15 states. Mr. Gramer has three grown sons, Mike, Tim and Jeff. He currently resides in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.