Joe Verhougstraete

Joe Verhougstraete has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and responsibilities. Starting from 2008, they worked as a Summer Camp Counselor at the YMCA, where they supervised and planned activities for children aged 4-12. In 2011, Joe joined Finish Line as a Manager-in-Training Intern, progressing to become an Assistant Manager. In these roles, they managed a team of sales associates, handled store operations, and dealt with tasks like shipping, receiving, and interviewing applicants. Since 2013, Joe has been with Member First Mortgage LLC, initially working as a Marketing Specialist, where they handled design, copywriting, social media management, and event planning. Joe then took on the role of Marketing Team Lead, overseeing a team responsible for creating marketing materials for Member First Mortgage and its Credit Union partners. Currently, Joe serves as the AVP of Marketing, where they continue to manage projects, coordinate marketing and design requests, and contributes to the development of marketing strategies.

Joe Verhougstraete attended Holt High School, where they completed their secondary education in 2007. Following high school, Joe went on to attend Central Michigan University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. Joe completed their studies at Central Michigan University in 2012.