SpiritBank CEO named ABA chairman

• November 09, 2011
  
  

  Albert C. Kelly Jr. has been elected chairman of the American Bankers Association for the 2011-2012 association year.

  Kelly is president and CEO of SpiritBank in Bristow, where he has been with the bank for 25 years.

  Kelly has a diverse and strong background in the banking industry serving as the past chairman of the Oklahoma Bankers Association and the ABA Community Bankers Council and served on the ABA’s Board of Directors.

  He has testified before Congress on ABA’s behalf and currently serves as the Oklahoma Bankers Association Coordinator for banking advocacy.

  Kelly has also been active serving on the boards of the Oklahoma State Chamber, Tulsa Metro Chamber, Oklahoma Policy Institute, Oklahoma Center for Non-Profits, Salvation Army and Opportunity Oklahoma.

  Prior to his banking experience, Kelly was an assistant district attorney for Creek and Okfuskee counties, a partner in the law firm of McMillan, Vassar & Kelly and served in the U.S. Army Reserve, attaining the rank of captain.

  Kelly replaces outgoing ABA Chairman Stephen P. Wilson, chairman and CEO of LCNB National Bank in Lebanon, Ohio.

  The American Bankers Association represents banks of all sizes and charters and is the voice for the nation’s $13 trillion banking industry and its two million employees.

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  Posted: 06:15 PM Tuesday, October 25, 2011

  SpiritBank CEO elected by ABA

  WASHINGTON – Albert C. Kelly Jr. on Tuesday was elected chairman of the American Bankers Association.

  Kelly is president and CEO of SpiritBank, in Bristow. He has been with the bank for 25 years.

  “At this point in our nation’s history, I can’t think of a better person to lead the banking industry,” said Roger Beverage, OBA president and CEO. “He has a passion for the industry and its mission, and that’s precisely what’s needed right now.”

  Kelly is past chairman of the Oklahoma Bankers Association and the ABA Community Bankers Council and served on the ABA’s board of directors.

  “It’s critical that bankers be champions for the industry and have the industry be a champion itself,” Kelly said.

  Kelly has served on the boards of the Oklahoma State Chamber, Tulsa Metro Chamber, Oklahoma Policy Institute, Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, Salvation Army and Opportunity Oklahoma.

  Prior to his banking career, Kelly was an assistant district attorney for Creek and Okfuskee counties and a partner in the law firm of McMillan, Vassar & Kelly. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserve.

  Kelly replaces outgoing ABA Chairman Stephen P. Wilson, chairman and CEO of LCNB National Bank in Lebanon, Ohio. – Staff report

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