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Stephen Gulis
Chairman at
INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION
Net worth: 1 875 $ as of 2026-09-29
Profile
Stephen L.
Gulis is currently Chairman at Independent Bank Corp.
(Michigan) and Independent Bank (Grand Rapids, Michigan) since 2024, and serves as a Trustee at Northern Michigan University.
Former positions include Independent Director at Sleep Number Corp.
from 2005 to 2025, Director at Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc. from 1996 to 2005, Executive VP & President-Global Operations at Wolverine World Wide, Inc. from 2007 to 2008, Vice President-Finance & Controller at Hush Puppies UK from 1986 to 1993, and President at Kamps, Inc. (Michigan).
Education includes undergraduate studies at Northern Michigan University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | 93,772 ( 0.41% ) | 1 875 $ | 2026-09-29 | |
| 2026-08-13 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-09-29 |
Stephen Gulis active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION | Chairman | 2024-04-22 |
Northern Michigan University
 Northern Michigan University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Independent Bank (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
 Independent Bank (Grand Rapids, Michigan) Regional BanksFinance Provides banking services | Chairman | 2024-04-22 |
Former positions of Stephen Gulis
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SLEEP NUMBER CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2025-11-03 |
Kamps, Inc. (Michigan)
 Kamps, Inc. (Michigan) Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures and supplies, packages, recycles & manages wooden pallets | President | 2014-02-28 |
| WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2007-09-30 |
| MERITAGE HOSPITALITY GROUP INC. | Director/Board Member | 2005-06-29 |
Hush Puppies UK
 Hush Puppies UK Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesale operations in UK and Ireland | Director of Finance/CFO | 1992-12-31 |
Education of Stephen Gulis
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
50
1st degree connections
8
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Independent Bank Corp. (Michigan)
 Independent Bank Corp. (Michigan) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company which provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc.
 Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Specializes in the development and operation of restaurants and leisure properties | Consumer Services |
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
 Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs, manufactures and markets footwear | Consumer Non-Durables |
Sleep Number Corp.
 Sleep Number Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures air and specialty mattresses | Consumer Durables |
Hush Puppies UK
Hush Puppies UK Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesale operations in UK and Ireland | Distribution Services |
Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Independent Bank (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Independent Bank (Grand Rapids, Michigan) Regional BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Kamps, Inc. (Michigan)
Kamps, Inc. (Michigan) Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures and supplies, packages, recycles & manages wooden pallets | Non-Energy Minerals |
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