Mercantile Bank Corporation (Mercantile) announced additions to both Mercantile?s and Mercantile Bank?s Board of Directors. Amy Sparks and Ray Reitsma, who are currently serving as board members of Mercantile Bank?s Directorate and will continue to do so, have been appointed to Mercantile?s Board of Directors. Ms. Sparks, who joined Mercantile Bank?s Board in 2022, is the Owner, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Nuvar Inc. Ms. Sparks is also a Certified Public Accountant and has nearly three decades of demonstrated expertise and success in solidifying financial performance, enhancing organizational development, diversifying into new markets, and increasing employee engagement.

Mr. Reitsma has served in many vital roles for Mercantile and Mercantile Bank, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Mercantile, positions he has held since January 1, 2022, and May 24, 2018, respectively, and President of Mercantile Bank, a position he was appointed to on January 1, 2017.   Mr. Reitsma?s areas of responsibility have included commercial lending, treasury and cash management, mortgage lending, operations, risk management, retail and branch activities, and credit administration.   Mr. Reitsma was also very instrumental in the preparation, transition and integration periods surrounding the merger with Firstbank Corporation in 2014.