HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 18, 2025) – The last independent leader of Macatawa Bank is retiring.
On Tuesday, the Holland-based financial entity announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Jon Swets will step down on August 1st. He stepped up to the joint leadership role two years ago after over two decades as the bank’s Chief Financial Officer. Swets oversaw the takeover of Macatawa Bank by Wintrust Financial Corporation last August.
“Since its founding in 1997, Macatawa Bank has served as a source of community-focused, personalized banking in West Michigan. With our conversion to a Wintrust Community Bank completed, it is time to transition leadership of the bank to our experienced management team as we build for our future. Backed by the power of Wintrust, we can offer so much more to our customers to help them achieve their financial goals.” – Jon Swets
Chris Woelffer, who came with Wintrust to be the West Michigan Market Head, will assume the CEO duties, while Jill Walcott takes over as Bank President. Woelffer has more than 36 years of banking experience.
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