Old National Bancorp’s Chairman and CEO, James “Jim” C. Ryan III, has been appointed Vice Chair of the American Bankers Association (ABA) for 2025–26. The announcement was made at the association’s annual meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Ryan, who has led Old National since 2019, brings two decades of financial leadership experience across banking, development, and corporate finance. His new position places him alongside Chair Kenneth Kelly of First Independence Bank and Chair-Elect Catherine Owen of Eagle Bank & Trust Company in steering the ABA’s national agenda for the coming year.

Throughout his career, Ryan has played an active role in industry advancement, serving previously as Chair of the ABA’s American Bankers Council and as a board member of the Mid-Size Bank Coalition of America. His leadership extends into regional economic and civic initiatives, including positions with Deaconess Health Systems, the Evansville Regional Business Committee, and the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership.

In accepting the appointment, Ryan highlighted the banking sector’s role in supporting economic resilience and community growth. ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols commended the newly appointed officers for bringing diverse expertise to help ensure banks have the resources and regulatory environment to continue serving customers effectively.

With assets totalling approximately $71 billion, Old National Bancorp stands among the top 25 U.S. banking companies. The firm continues to focus on client partnerships, community investment, and responsible financial growth under Ryan’s leadership.

Learn more about the ABA’s new leadership and strategic direction in the full story.