Liliana García – West Michigan 25 Most Influential Latinos – Gala 2026
Liliana Garcia
VP Community Banking Relationship Manager II
Macatawa Bank
Liliana Garcia immigrated to the United States at 13 and never stopped moving forward. At 14 she was already working full-time at a local restaurant while attending school. By 18 she was managing a local supermarket, and at 21 she launched her banking career while raising a child, a testament to the determination and resilience that have defined every chapter of her life.
With 21 years in the banking industry, Liliana has grown through every role, from teller and teller supervisor to banker, branch manager, general manager, and now Business Lender. Throughout her career she has taught budgeting, credit, and financial education seminars in both Spanish and English for individuals and businesses, and has helped high school students prepare for the workforce through mock interviews and career coaching for nonprofit youth programs.
As a trusted bridge between her institution and the Latino community, Liliana does more than provide financial services, she empowers people to navigate systems that can feel intimidating, opens doors to opportunity, and helps families build long-term stability and goals. She leads through one-on-one coaching, mentoring, workshops, and hands-on problem solving, always celebrating her community openly and proudly.
A proud volunteer and active member of nonprofit boards throughout West Michigan, Liliana has spent over two decades investing in the people around her with the same energy she has poured into her own career. She didn’t just climb, she pulled others up with her.
“From restaurant tables to boardroom tables | she didn’t wait for a seat at the table, she built her own.”
Liliana Garcia
VP Community Banking Relationship Manager II
Macatawa Bank
Liliana Garcia emigró a los Estados Unidos a los 13 años y nunca dejó de avanzar. A los 14 ya trabajaba tiempo completo en un restaurante local mientras asistía a la escuela. A los 18 administraba un supermercado local, y a los 21 lanzó su carrera bancaria mientras criaba a un hijo un testimonio de la determinación y resiliencia que han definido cada capítulo de su vida.
Con 21 años en la industria bancaria, Liliana ha crecido a través de cada rol de cajera y supervisora de cajeras a banquera, gerente de sucursal, gerente general y ahora Prestamista de Negocios. A lo largo de su carrera ha impartido seminarios de educación financiera, presupuesto y crédito en español e inglés para personas y empresas, y ha ayudado a estudiantes de preparatoria a prepararse para el mercado laboral a través de entrevistas y asesoría profesional para programas juveniles sin fines de lucro.
Como puente de confianza entre su institución y la comunidad latina, Liliana hace más que proveer servicios financieros, empodera a las personas para navegar sistemas que pueden sentirse intimidantes, abre puertas a oportunidades y ayuda a las familias a construir estabilidad y metas a largo plazo. Lidera a través de coaching individual, mentoría, talleres y resolución de problemas, siempre celebrando a su comunidad orgullosamente.
Orgullosa voluntaria y miembro activa de juntas de organizaciones sin fines de lucro en West Michigan, Liliana ha pasado más de dos décadas invirtiendo en las personas a su alrededor con la misma energía que ha puesto en su propia carrera. No solo subió, llevó a otros consigo.
“De las mesas de restaurante a las salas de juntas | no esperó un lugar en la mesa, ella construyó la suya.”
