Kenneth Kelly of First Independence Bank Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 for Michigan and Northwest Ohio

(L-R) William Phillips, FIB-BOD; Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, FIB–BOD; Dimetrius Hutchison, President, FIB; Kiko Davis-Snoddy, DDLT; Kenneth Kelly, Chairman & CEO, First Independence Bank (center), Dr. Kimberly Kelly, spouse; Alan Young, FIB–BOD; Derron Sanders, FIB-BOD; and Phares Noel, II, FIB–BOD. (Image courtesy of The Wilmore Agency) Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently honored Kenneth Kelly, Chairman and CEO of First Independence Bank, as a 2024 Entrepreneur Of The Year® Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award winner. This prestigious recognition celebrates Kelly’s visionary leadership and the tremendous impact he has had in driving innovation and fostering economic growth in the banking industry. As one of the most competitive and respected awards programs, Entrepreneur Of The Year® highlights exceptional entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence in areas such as financial performance, societal impact, and commitment to building a more equitable and sustainable future. Kelly’s leadership at First Independence Bank, one of the nation’s few Black-owned banks, has set a high standard for community empowerment and business success. Kelly was chosen by a group of esteemed judges comprising past award recipients, top CEOs, and influential business figures. The assessment criteria for the candidates included their capacity to generate lasting value through their entrepreneurial drive, dedication...