Seidman Alumni Board Spotlight - Scott Setlock
Professional Journey Quick Facts:
- After graduating from Seidman in 2004, I began my professional journey at Mercantile Bank as a Commercial Credit Analyst.
- 18 years later, my journey at Mercantile remains intact and I am fortunate to have grown in my responsibilities and impact on the bank.
- In my current role as Chief Operating Officer, I am in a position to help navigate key business decisions with some of the best banking minds in the Midwest!
When did you graduate?
BBA - 2004
MBA - 2010
Where are you from?
Canton, Michigan
What do you do for fun?
My wife Christina and I live in Rockford and find ourselves fully engaged with the activities of our three boys, ages 10, 9, and 7. An average week will likely have soccer, violin, basketball, karate, faith formation, etc!
When we are able to break away from our normal routine, we LOVE to travel. We have set a goal to travel to all 50 states with our kids!
Scott's Advice
"Be engaged. Be curious. Be patient. These three ingredients will allow you to blossom in your early career and to put yourself in a position to unlock future growth and opportunities."
Tell Us More...
What has been the most significant professional outcome that came as a result of your GVSU degree from Seidman College?
Seidman provided me with early opportunities to explore and develop my leadership style. Such opportunities arose through involvement in student organizations (IPO), group work in various classes, and volunteer opportunities. To this day, I continue to refine my leadership style and appreciate the early jump I had on the journey.
If you could pick any job, what would it be?
I've been asked what would I do if I weren't a banker. Well, that is a tough one because I LOVE banking. But, if I had to completely change gears, I could see myself getting into statistics, civil engineering, or process improvement roles.