Aaron De Vries
About Aaron De Vries
Aaron De Vries is a Senior Commercial Credit Analyst at Grand River Bank, with a background in commercial credit analysis and finance. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University and has a keen interest in financial data analysis.
Current Role at Grand River Bank
Aaron De Vries holds the position of Senior Commercial Credit Analyst at Grand River Bank, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he specializes in analyzing financial data to identify trends, irregularities, strengths, and weaknesses of businesses and individuals. His expertise contributes to the bank's decision-making processes regarding credit assessments and risk management.
Previous Experience in Commercial Credit Analysis
Prior to his current role, Aaron De Vries worked at Grand River Bank as a Commercial Credit Analyst II from 2020 to 2021. He also served at Macatawa Bank in various capacities, including Commercial Credit Analyst I from 2018 to 2019 and Commercial Credit Analyst II from 2019 to 2020. His experience in these positions has equipped him with a solid foundation in commercial credit analysis.
Background in Finance and Engineering Education
Aaron De Vries studied at Grand Valley State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance. He also attended Grand Rapids Community College, achieving an Associate of Science degree in Engineering. This educational background supports his analytical skills and understanding of financial principles.
Career History in Banking
Aaron De Vries has a diverse career history in the banking sector. He worked at Northpointe Bank as a Mortgage Collateral & Payoff Specialist from 2016 to 2018. His roles at Macatawa Bank and Grand River Bank have focused primarily on commercial credit analysis, allowing him to develop significant expertise in evaluating creditworthiness.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of his professional life, Aaron De Vries engages in hobbies such as coin collecting and metal detecting. He is a fan of the Green Bay Packers and enjoys watching their games. Additionally, he spends leisure time watching the TV show 'Frasier' and reading sci-fi or fantasy books, particularly the 'Wheel of Time' series by Robert Jordan.