Sean P. Welsh

Sean began his banking career in 1986 with American National Bank & Trust Company of Chicago after graduating from Michigan State University.  After completing his credit training, he managed a large portfolio of loans to middle market companies located throughout the Midwest.  In 1991 he joined National City’s predecessor bank, First of America.  Welsh held several line and management positions with First of America including Vice President & Group Manager; Corporate Banking and Vice President & Group Manager- Investment Real Estate.  In addition, as Vice President of Corporate Finance, he was responsible for delivering First of America’s Corporate Finance capabilities to the Michigan, Illinois and Indiana markets.

Sean currently serves as Regional President for the Western Michigan Market.  Previously he served as Senior Vice President and Division Manager for National City’s Corporate Banking group in Chicago and Northern Illinois.  Sean relocated to Chicago from Kalamazoo in 1998 to establish National City’s Corporate Banking line of business in Chicago.

Sean currently serves on the Boards of The Right Place, Spectrum Health, Southwest Michigan First, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Talent 2025 and Economic Club of Grand Rapids.  He is married and has three daughters.