Justin van Beek

Justin Van Beek, CPA, CIA, CISSP has extensive experience in risk management and financial services. Justin is currently serving as the Chief Risk Officer at Macatawa Bank, where they have transitioned the enterprise risk management function to include third party risk management and information/cyber security. In their role, they also manage legal and regulatory affairs, loss mitigation, and bank protection.

Prior to their current position, Justin was the Chief Risk Officer at First National Bank of America from 2018 to 2020. During this period, they led the transformation of enterprise risk management to support rapid organic growth and new business lines. Justin provided practical, risk-based solutions to management and delivered high impact reporting and context to the Board and stakeholders.

Before joining First National Bank of America, Justin worked at Crowe Horwath LLP as a Senior Manager. In this role, they were responsible for delivering risk consulting and performance solutions in strategic geographic and growth markets. Additionally, they managed recruiting efforts, led sales and client service teams, and worked with market leaders to develop solutions and manage risk exposure.

Overall, Justin Van Beek's work experience demonstrates their expertise in risk management and their ability to provide practical solutions to support organizational growth and mitigate risks.

Justin Van Beek has an extensive education history and several certifications in the fields of accounting, cybersecurity, and finance. Justin obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Economics and Finance from Grand Valley State University from 2001 to 2004. Justin later pursued a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) degree from the same university, completing it from 2006 to 2009.

In terms of certifications, Justin Van Beek earned the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in January 2006. Justin obtained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in March 2010.

Furthermore, Justin completed a Program Certificate for Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp from Nexus at University of Michigan Engineering in August 2022. Justin also achieved the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² in June 2022. Additionally, they hold a Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) from the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA), earned in January 2013.

Most recently, Justin Van Beek pursued further education from 2021 to 2022 at the University of Michigan, specializing in Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. However, the available information does not indicate whether an additional degree was obtained during this period.