Jenny Rose
Kelsey Hare
Marcie Owsinski
Marcie Owsinski is the dedicated Director of CSA (Client Service Associate) Operations at OLV Investment Group. Joining the company in 2023, Marcie plays a vital role in the organization and structure of OLV’s daily operations. Overseeing a team of support staff, Marcie excels in any area that requires meticulous attention to detail, adherence to processes, and consistency.
Despite starting her career in a different field, Marcie’s passion for customer satisfaction remains unwavering. Previously, she pursued cosmetology studies at Mott Community College and enjoyed over two decades in the professional beauty industry. However, when life presented her with an unexpected opportunity for a fresh start, Marcie fearlessly embraced it, eager to acquire new skills and explore uncharted professional territories.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Marcie finds solace and joy in gardening, a hobby she hopes to someday master. Additionally, she finds fulfillment in crafting, camping, and even indulging in archery. Residing in Flint for the past 19 years, Marcie cherishes her role as a mother to three wonderful children and a supportive wife to her amazing husband.
Jesse VanValin
There’s no such thing as an unsolvable problem for Jesse VanValin! As Partner and Financial Advisor at OLV Investment Group, Jesse’s intense work ethic guides his relentless pursuit of solutions to the struggles we all face in making investment decisions. He channels his eagerness into researching and investigating companies, trends and patterns in the market in order to provide the most ideal strategy options for individual clients. Jesse works closely with each client’s retirement goals, seeking to deliver a workable, well thought out plan.
Jesse’s varied career background as a carpenter, real estate agent and property manager drives him to fight for the success of every man. He relates on a personal level with clients from all types of backgrounds, which fosters his attentive personal service. However, after pursuing various careers, Jesse found his niche when he graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint with a degree in finance in 2006. Shortly after, he joined Dean Oliver’s team, and in 2012 Dean Oliver, Joel Lagore and Jesse VanValin joined forces to create OLV Investment Group.
Jesse and his wife Libby have three “daddy’s girl” daughters, who have inherited his intensity and desire to excel at all they do. He and his family are active members in their local church. When he’s not managing client accounts and studying the markets, he loves spending time with family, enjoys woodworking projects and playing an occasional round of golf with friends.
Libby VanValin
Ministry might as well be Libby VanValin’s middle name because she lives to minister to others. As a Partner, Ministry Department Leader and the Humans Resources Manager of OLV Investment Group, Libby’s number one priority is to build-up the OLV team members. She does this through organizing employee events, charitable giving and projects, service projects, overseas mission’s trips, book/Bible studies, conducting hiring interviews, better understanding employee relationships through DISC personality exams and handling internal communications and paperwork.
Libby and her husband Jesse began working with Dean and Zan Oliver in 2006. The mentorship blossomed into a partnership, and OLV Investment Group was born in 2012. Libby’s kind-hearted nature led her to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Education from the University of Michigan-Flint, and she uses that same caring personality to strengthen the OLV “family.”
Libby and Jesse have three spunky, bright girls (all born between 2008 and 2011). The girls’ love for animals led the family to build a coop in their yard, where they raise chickens. Libby is active in her daughters’ education and is the Vice Chair of Family Council Board at the Perry Innovation Center. When not ministering at work or home, Libby continues to minister at Bethany Baptist Church in Grand Blanc, MI where she is the Worship Team Leader and plays the keys each Sunday morning.
Sonya LaGore
As appointed CEO of OLV Investment Group, Sonya LaGore is passionate about helping others live up to their God given protentional. She is honored and humbled to have the role and opportunity to pour into others’ lives. In doing so, Sonya holds the staff accountable while drawing upon their personal strengths and bringing out the best of each one on the team.
Sonya LaGore earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Rochester College in 2003, gained years of experience in management and marketing research, then went on to earn her Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses. She understands the business world along with the ins and outs of the financial industry. She comprehends the numbers and anticipates the necessary processes and procedures the investment office demands. While balancing all the internal and external operational variables, she can organize the fine details providing a structured environment where tasks get done and projects accomplished. She strives for growth of the company, as a whole, as well as growth of each individual, being unified to provide excellent service, and being generous with all that is entrusted to us.
Sonya and her husband Joel have two beautiful daughters whose musical talents often lead them to perform on stages around the state! Faith is also a major focus for Sonya and her family, and so she is part of the spiritual formation committee and co-leads a Life Group with Joel at Flushing Community Church. Outside of church and family she uses her gift of giving to give back to the community. She is very involved in the Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) through which she serves as a Trustee, Chair of Finance, Flushing Area Fund committee member, and a Gen Forward committee member.