William B. Kessel net worth and biography

William Kessel Biography and Net Worth

President & Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank

Mr. Kessel serves as President and CEO of IBCP and Independent Bank. He became a director of IBCP on January 1, 2013. Prior to his appointment as CEO as of January 1, 2013, Mr. Kessel served as President since April 1, 2011, and as Chief Operating Officer from 2007 to 2011. He also served as President of Independent Bank (prior to the consolidation of our four bank charters) from 2004 to 2007. Prior to joining IBCP in 1994, Mr. Kessel worked for a regional certified public accounting firm in their financial institutions group. Mr. Kessel has over 30 years of service in the financial services industry. His positions with the Company and those experiences make him a particularly important component of the Board.

What is William B. Kessel's net worth?: The estimated net worth of William B. Kessel is at least $5.82 million as of September 15th, 2026. Mr. Kessel owns 157,836 shares of Independent Bank stock worth more than $5,824,938 as of September 16th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Kessel may own. Learn More about William B. Kessel's net worth.
How do I contact William B. Kessel?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Kessel and other Independent Bank executives is 4200 E Beltline Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525. Independent Bank can also be reached via phone at (616) 527-5820 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on William B. Kessel's contact information.
Has William B. Kessel been buying or selling shares of Independent Bank?: Over the course of the past ninety days, William B. Kessel has sold $74,560.00 in Independent Bank stock. Most recently, William B. Kessel sold 2,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.28, for a transaction totalling $74,560.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 157,836 shares of the company's stock, valued at $5,884,126.08. Learn More on William B. Kessel's trading history.
Who are Independent Bank's active insiders?: Independent Bank's insider roster includes Dennis Archer, Jr. (Director), Terance Beia (Director), Patrick Ervin (EVP, Mortgage Banking Manager), Christina Keller (Director), William Kessel (President & Chief Executive Officer), Stefanie Kimball (EVP), Ronia Kruse (Director), Michael Magee, Jr. (Director), Gavin Mohr (EVP – Chief Financial Officer), and James Twarozynski (SVP). Learn More on Independent Bank's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Independent Bank?: In the last twelve months, insiders at the financial services provider sold shares 4 times. They sold a total of 4,186 shares worth more than $149,244.04. The most recent insider tranaction occured on September, 15th when CEO William B. Kessel sold 2,000 shares worth more than $74,560.00. Insiders at Independent Bank own 5.9% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Independent Bank.
Information on this page was last updated on 9/15/2026.

William B. Kessel Insider Trading History at Independent Bank

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
9/15/2026	Sell	2,000	$37.28	$74,560.00	157,836
3/12/2020	Buy	200	$15.00	$3,000.00	120,474
6/4/2018	Sell	1,335	$25.25	$33,708.75	110,922
5/1/2017	Sell	3,000	$22.42	$67,260.00	107,428
3/15/2016	Sell	1,500	$14.63	$21,945.00	86,979
9/16/2015	Sell	5,000	$14.15	$70,750.00	81,234

William B. Kessel Buying and Selling Activity at Independent Bank

Independent Bank Company Overview

Independent Bank Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Independent Bank that provides commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in rural and suburban communities in Michigan. It offers checking and savings accounts, commercial lending, direct and indirect consumer financing, mortgage lending, and safe deposit box services. The company also provides title insurance services and investment services, as well as automatic teller machines, and internet and mobile banking services. In addition, it operates through branches, drive-thru facilities, and loan production offices. Independent Bank Corporation was founded in 1864 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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$812.59 million

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10.69

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