Awards & Recognition
★Bronze Star for valor (U.S. Army, Vietnam)
★Banker of the Year, American Banker (1994)
★Great Living Cincinnatian Award from Cincinnati Regional Chamber
Notable Facts
→Former Chairman and CEO of Fifth Third Bancorp (1991-2007)
→West Point graduate (1967) with nuclear engineering degree
→Vietnam War veteran awarded Bronze Star for valor
→Led Fifth Third's growth from $7B to $91B in assets
→Served on numerous Cincinnati civic boards including Children's Hospital
→Stepped down as CEO in 2007, Chairman in 2008
→Known for disciplined, frugal management style