On December 19, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) shared the appointment of Michael G. Wooldridge to the boards of both the Corporation and the Bank. Mr. Wooldridge, previously a partner at Varnum law firm, specialized in corporate governance, securities, and mergers & acquisitions. His expertise included working with publicly traded clients on governance and securities compliance, as well as advising on venture capital transactions. He has overseen various public equity and debt offerings for financial services and manufacturing companies and provides guidance to executives and board members on matters related to executive compensation, corporate structure, and governance.