Congratulations to Gordy King, Chief Credit Officer, who retired from National Exchange Bank & Trust on June 26, 2025. The organization is pleased to announce that Gary Ryan has been promoted to step into the role of Chief Credit Officer.

King had a distinguished career with National Exchange Bank & Trust since the acquisition of Investors Bank in 2014. As Chief Credit Officer, he played an integral role in defining the credit approach during the merger of National Exchange Bank & Trust and its sister bank, American Bank, in 2016. King has been a valued member of the senior leadership team, contributing significantly to the bank’s success. Prior to joining National Exchange Bank & Trust, King served as Chief Credit Officer for another financial institution for twenty years.

King grew up in Palos Heights, Illinois, and attended Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Illinois. He then went on to Carroll College to earn his bachelor’s of science degree in business and marketing and later became a certified credit officer. He currently resides in Hartland, Wisconsin, and is active in his community as the treasurer and a board member for the Milwaukee Yacht Club Foundation.

Ryan, who will assume the role of Chief Credit Officer, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to this position. Having dedicated his entire career of more than 35 years to National Exchange Bank & Trust, Ryan began his journey as a credit analyst, progressed into various leadership roles and was most recently promoted to SVP/Sr. Credit Officer in 2019. His expertise spans all facets of credit, including commercial and correspondent lending, and he has been a key contributor to the bank’s ever evolving loan structure and policy. Ryan has worked closely with the lenders, the credit team and the senior leadership team throughout his career. His extensive experience and dedication to the bank will ensure continued excellence in bank’s credit performance.

Ryan grew up in Oakfield, Wisconsin, where he attended Oakfield High School. He then went on to receive his bachelor’s of business administration degree in finance from UW-Oshkosh. Today, Ryan resides in Fond du Lac.

National Exchange Bank & Trust is an independent bank with locations throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. For more information, visit the bank’s website at nebat.com.

Gordy King

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