Brent Gettel

Brent Gettel is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in credit analysis and small business consulting. Currently serving as a Small Business Consultant at the Michigan SBDC since September 2024, Brent provides essential counseling to entrepreneurs on business planning, financial options, and marketing strategies. Prior to this role, Brent held positions as a Sr. Commercial Credit Analyst at Horizon Bank, where responsibilities included underwriting loans and assessing credit risk, and as a Business Banking Underwriter/Portfolio Manager at Huntington National Bank, where expertise in managing portfolios during several bank mergers was demonstrated. Brent's career began at Michigan National Bank as an Associate Relationship Manager/Credit Analyst, marked by a strong foundation in evaluating commercial loan requests. Educational credentials include a Master's degree from Saginaw Valley State University and a Bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University, complemented by specialized training from the Michigan Bankers Association and BAI Learning and Development.