EVANSVILLE, Ind., — Old National Bancorp has been recognized as the Local Corporate Member of the Year by the Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council (MSDC). The award was announced in November at the Mid-States 2024 Annual Awards Luncheon at The Heirloom in Indianapolis, Ind.
The Mid-States MSDC’s mission is to accelerate economic growth by driving opportunities and collaboration between corporations and minority businesses.
“Old National Bank recognizes the importance of being intentional about fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in all of our business practices,” says Roland Shelton, Chief Strategic Business Partnerships Officer, Old National, who co-manages the program with Kawn Watters, Chief Procurement Officer. “Our ever-evolving supplier diversity program is a collaboration that has resulted in a forward-leaning vision, strategy, and delivery focused on sustainability and positive community and environmental impact.”
In the award year 2023, Old National spent $19.1 million with diverse suppliers out of a total $27.3 million spent with small businesses.
“With the recent passing of our founder, Donald E. Jones, this year’s awardees were thoughtfully selected to honor his legacy of unity and dedication to the prosperity of minority-owned businesses,” said Mid-States MSDC’s President and CEO, Demetrius Glover. “Each winner has continuously supported and represented the mission of Mid-States MSDC, allowing our members to continue to thrive.”