Seidman Alumni Board Spotlight - Kevin Schrock
Professional Journey Quick Facts:
- Started at Mercantile Bank in 2016 as a credit analyst helping to underwrite commercial loans.
- Moved into a commercial lender role with Mercantile, working directly with business customers helping them with their banking and financial needs.
- Promoted in 2021 to an assistant vice president role for commercial lending with Mercantile Bank.
When did you graduate?
BBA - 2015
Where are you from?
Pinckney, Michigan
What do you do for fun?
Kevin loves to be outdoors and spend time with his wife. He's into hiking, biking, running, and skiing and is also an avid football and basketball fan.
Kevin's Advice
Better to try and fail, than to never try at all.
Tell Us More...
What has been the most significant professional outcome that came as a result of your GVSU degree from Seidman College?
Through my courses at GVSU, I was connected to people at Mercantile Bank, where I have been working since 2016. GVSU, and Seidman in particular, provided me with a valuable and well-rounded knowledge base and skillset that I've utilized throughout my career.
If you could learn one new professional skill, what would it be and why?
I would love to become a better public speaker.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Whatever you do, give it 100%.