Learn about the MBA Commercial Lending, HR, and Grassroots Committees

Commercial Lending Committee

This committee drives MBA policy on legislation and regulations and provides direct input on legislative and regulatory language related to commercial lending. Working closely with MBA Advocacy staff, committee members may be consulted for direct input on pending legislation or asked to testify on behalf of the industry. This committee may also advise the MBA regarding relevant and timely content and preferred presenters for member workshops, seminars and other educational events and programs along with various MBA publications or products.

Membership consists of bank officers specializing in commercial lending.

Grassroots Advocacy Committee

This committee drives and supports MBA political and legislative issue advocacy by communicating to and through the membership the industry’s concerns and views. This committee creates a core of educated local grassroots bankers to educate and inform elected officials and others concerning industry issues.

Membership consists of bank CEOs and officers, meets at least three times annually and additionally as needed.

Human Resources Committee

This committee drives MBA policy on legislation and regulations and provides direct input on legislative and regulatory language related to human resources and employment issues. Working closely with MBA Advocacy staff, committee members may be consulted for direct input on pending legislation or asked to testify on behalf of the industry. This committee may also advise the MBA regarding relevant and timely content and preferred presenters for member workshops, seminars and other educational events and programs along with various MBA publications or products.

Membership consists of bank officers specializing in human resources.

Staff Liaison: Alex Morris

Committee Rosters

Commercial Lending	Grassroots Advocacy	Human Resources
Robin Barrett Blubaugh Chair Macatawa Bank	Aaron Miller Chair Sturgis Bank & Trust Company	Heather Brolick Chair ChoiceOne Bank
John Blossey Vice Chair The Dart Bank	David Quade Vice Chair Horizon Bank	April Matalavy Vice Chair First State Bank
Doris Drain United Bank of Michigan	Gregg Christenson Flagstar Bank	Leanne Dillon, SHRM-CP Mercantile Bank
Gretchen Eyler First Merchants Bank	Stephen Guy Bank of Ann Arbor	Patrick Mease Isabella Bank
Stefanie Kimball Independent Bank	Shannon Jordan Honor Bank	David Miller Mercantile Bank
Dmitry Kondratyev Horizon Bank	Jeff Kaiser Mercantile Bank	James Moln First National Bank & Trust
Aaron Meinhold Northstar Bank	Russell Kassin First National Bank & Trust	Kristina Schaffer The State Bank
Ryan Meske First National Bank & Trust	Dmitry Kondratyev Horizon Bank	Sarah Smith Mercantile Bank
Brad Phleeger First State Bank	Michael Ohlrich First State Bank	Robert Dubault Consultant Warner Norcross + Judd
Alexander Pominville Grand River Bank	Amy Peterman Huron Community Bank	John Gardiner Consultant Bodman PLC
Rob Ranes Highpoint Community Bank	Helda Saad First Independence Bank
Jeffery Smith Isabella Bank	Mark Savoie Central Savings Bank
Timothy McGahey Consultant AKT Peerless

How do I Volunteer to Serve on a Committee?

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Volunteering

Committee volunteers are the backbone of the MBA's legislative, educational and member service efforts. Each year your association seeks qualified bankers who are willing to give their time to the industry to help shape the activities and policies of the MBA.

Committee appointments are one year terms (each year runs from July 1 through June 30). Committee chairpersons are appointed for two-year terms by the MBA chairman.

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