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Kenneth Kelly

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Director Board of Directors at NBID
📍 Detroit, Michigan, United States

Kenneth Kelly is the Chairman and CEO of First Independence Bank, a leading minority depository institution. He also serves as the chair of the American Bankers Association. An Auburn University engineering graduate with an EMBA from the University of Alabama, he has significantly increased his banks value by focusing on technological advancement and community impact.

Outside of banking, Kenneth is a published author, public speaker, and community leader focused on mentorship and service. He is passionate about developing the next generation of leaders and emphasizes the importance of giving back. He is a proud father, often celebrating his childrens achievements publicly.

Interesting fact: Kenneth is an inductee into both the Auburn University and the State of Alabama Engineering Halls of Fame for his distinguished career before banking.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Director Board of Directors
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Minority Banking
As CEO of a Minority Depository Institution, he is a vocal advocate for the role these banks play in closing the racial wealth gap and serving underbanked communities.
Financial Policy
He recently testified before the U. S. Senate Banking Committee and helps shape national banking policy through his leadership roles at the American Bankers Association.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Director Board of Directors
NBID
7-2024
Community Advisory Board Member
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
4-2023 - 12-2023
Member Board of Directors
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI)
2017
Chairman & CEO
First Independence Bank
2012 - 2017
Business Development Manager
Southern Power Company
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Kenneth Kelly Appointed to NBID Board of Directors. Featured in NBID (National Bank of Detroit)
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Education
1997 - 1998
EMBA
University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business
1985 - 1990
BEE
Auburn University, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
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