Bob Worthington

Bob Worthington has an extensive work experience in the banking and legal sector. Bob is currently the Chief Risk Officer, Secretary, and General Counsel at Mercantile Bank of Michigan. Prior to this role, they served as the Chief Operating Officer at the same company from 2016 to 2021. Before that, they held the positions of General Counsel and Risk Management Director from 2009 to 2016.

Earlier in their career, Bob worked as a Corporate Attorney at Barnes & Thornburg LLP from 2007 to 2009. Bob also served as the Vice President - Internal Auditor at Macatawa Bank from 2002 to 2007. Bob's professional journey began as a Certified Public Accountant at Crowe Chizek from 1996 to 2002.

Bob Worthington earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Hillsdale College from 1992 to 1996. Following this, they pursued their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Law at the Michigan State University College of Law, completing their studies from 2002 to 2007.