Chico’s passion is to help individuals in estate planning. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the Grand Rapids Bar Association. Chico received his bachelor’s degree in business administration/social science from Calvin College in 2001. He received his law degree in 2012 and a Master of Law (LL.M) in Taxation and Insurance Law in 2015 from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

Outside of his professional career, Chico enjoys spending time with his wife and their five children. Chico also takes pride in coaching his son and daughters in the game of basketball, which he himself enjoys playing.

Favorite quote: “We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage.” — Teddy Roosevelt