Jeremy Hawke joined Ionia, Mich.-based Independent Bank as senior vice president of credit.
Hawke will be based in Grand Rapids, Mich. He has more than 25 years of experience in commercial banking, with over 15 in management and leadership.
“[Hawke] brings a very well-rounded and deep experience base to this position,” said Joel Rahn, executive vice president of commercial banking. “We are very excited for him to join the commercial banking team.”