How Old National Bank's ACE Teams Make a Difference in Communities

Old National's ACE (Associate and Community Engagement) Teams program was implemented in 2015, and today more than 10% of team members participate. 

ACE teams, which are spread throughout our footprint, work to:

• Create local/regional team member engagement opportunities
• Execute community projects, collaborating with Community Relations Managers
• Facilitate team member recognition
• Build cross-department relationships and collaboration
• Assist with activation of community partnerships by collaborating with our Community Relations Managers
• Serve as a conduit for input and feedback from assigned departments to both regional and corporate leaders

Impacting internal and external communities

Generally comprised of 5-10 members, ACE teams exemplify Old National’s Values in Action, and are at the heart of creating a company culture that helps our communities thrive. ACE teams organize activities such as charity walks, sponsored community events and financial literacy programs, while also identifying and spearheading other high-impact community initiatives.

"The reason I volunteer with ACE is because ACE is our differentiator," says Joe Thomas, team lead for ACE Central Michigan. "Through the work we do, we show how important our people are, the positive impact we can have on the community, and what being part of a team is. ACE gives me the opportunity to show the people I work with every day that they are more than just a number."

ACE team members also serve as ambassadors and liaisons for Old National programs such as ONe Vision, Sustainability, EAP, the ONB Cares volunteer program, Training and Leadership Development, internal Impact Networks groups and the DEI Office.

For more information on community development at Old National go to oldnational.com/about-us/community. For more information on what it's like to work at Old National and career opportunities, go to oldnational.com/about-us/careers.