MERCANTILE BANK CORP (MBWM)
Sector: Financials
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Sector: Financials
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Director information for MBWM
| Ticker | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBWM | Director; Chair | 53 | ["Owner, President, and Chief Executive Officer of JDALS Enterprises Inc.", "Expertise in strategic planning and capital allocation", "More than 30 years of leadership experience"] | ["COMPENSATION COMMITTEE", "GOVERNANCE & NOMINATING COMMITTEE", "Grand Valley State University Seidman School of Business Dean's Advisory Board"] | 2026 |
Biography sourced from the proxy statement filing.
Ms. Sparks has been a director of Mercantile since October of 2023 and a member of Mercantile Bank s Board since 2022. Ms. Sparks was recently appointed a member of EMB s Board, effective December 31, 2025, in connection with Mercantile s acquisition of Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation and EMB. Ms. Sparks is a seasoned executive, investor, and Certified Public Accountant with more than 30 years of leadership experience across manufacturing, finance, and real estate. Ms. Sparks has been the Owner, President, and Chief Executive Officer of JDALS Enterprises Inc. (f/k/a Nuvar Inc.), a Michigan-based manufacturing company specializing in finished product contract manufacturing for the office furniture, health care, education, appliance and transportation industries, since 2018. Ms. Sparks currently serves on the Grand Valley State University Seidman School of Business Dean's Advisory Board and actively mentors leaders through several non-profit organizations. With a strong foundation in finance and governance, Ms. Sparks brings deep expertise in strategic planning, capital allocation, and organizational development. Her extensive executive experience, financial acumen, and commitment to principled leadership were key factors in her selection to serve on the Board.