As the President, James Distelrath, CPA, is responsible for the successful integration and operational leadership of all departments. Prior to joining NorthGate in 2020, Jim held numerous executive-level finance positions, primarily at community banking institutions. Jim started his career as an auditor at Crowe Chizek in 1996. Jim was born in Detroit, MI and has lived in Michigan his entire life including earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Michigan State University. He is active in the community, serving as the chair of the finance committee for Church of the Holy Family, the State Director of Convention of States – Michigan, and the past president of the board of Family Promise of Genesee County.