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Tom Zant

Vice-President at Equity Group of Michigan

Grandville, MI Website 224.600.4220
RealtorMBAUpdated September 2026

About

Tom Zant serves as Vice-President at Equity Group of Michigan and holds the Realtor credential. He helps small businesses improve performance and grow while preserving their entrepreneurial spirit and values. He brings over 25 years of senior-level experience as a GM, President, and Group VP. He oversaw multiple standalone businesses within multinational conglomerates, including Dover, Siemens, Pall Corporation, and Oak Industries. Those businesses ranged from $15-$90 million. His leadership spans operations, finance, strategy, sales and distribution, product development, and acquisitions. He purchased an ownership stake in a small manufacturing company, then sold his position before joining Equity Group of Michigan. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He earned an MBA from Northwestern. He serves on boards for Muskegon Area First and the Michigan Irish Music Festival.

Who is a good fit for Tom Zant

  • Owners of small businesses seeking performance improvements and growth that preserve entrepreneurial values.
  • Buyers considering manufacturing ownership who value an advisor with personal experience purchasing and selling an ownership stake.

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Tom Zant contributes new ideas and energy to help small businesses improve performance and grow. He emphasizes preserving the entrepreneurial spirit and values behind a company's success.

Tom Zant brings over 25 years of senior-level experience across GM, President, and Group VP roles. He managed multiple standalone businesses ranging from $15-$90 million within multinational conglomerates. He worked within Dover, Siemens, Pall Corporation, and Oak Industries. His responsibilities covered operations, finance, strategy, sales and distribution, product development, and acquisitions.

Tom Zant purchased an ownership stake in a small manufacturing company. He later sold that position before joining Equity Group of Michigan.

Tom Zant holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He earned an MBA from Northwestern. He also holds the Realtor credential and Michigan Real Estate License 6501453222.

Tom Zant serves as Vice Chairman of the Board for Muskegon Area First, Muskegon County's economic development corporation. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the annual Michigan Irish Music Festival. Through that board role, he supports a nonprofit that has raised over $200,000 for local food pantries. He participates in an organization that also promotes local tourism and volunteerism in Muskegon.

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