William (Brad) Kessel is the President and CEO of Independent Bank Corporation, a position he has held since January 1, 2013. He joined the company in 1994 and has worked his way up through various roles including Chief Operating Officer...

William (Brad) Kessel is the President and CEO of Independent Bank Corporation, a position he has held since January 1, 2013. He joined the company in 1994 and has worked his way up through various roles including Chief Operating Officer and President. Kessel has a background in finance and over 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. Under his leadership, the bank has focused on strong performance metrics like organic deposit growth and efficiency. Notably, Kessel has shown commitment to aligning executive compensation with company performance, emphasizing earnings per share and loan growth as key measures. His total compensation in 2019 was around $1.1 million, reflecting a mix of salary, bonuses, and stock awards, all linked to the bank's financial health. Kessel has also been active in managing his holdings, with regular trading activity indicating a strong belief in the company’s future. His financial decisions in the market reveal a steady increase in the value of his holdings, demonstrating confidence in the bank’s growth trajectory. Kessel is also a director of the bank, integrating his strategic vision directly into the company's governance.