Huntington Bank Announces Jim Danneman as Regional President for Southern Ohio/Kentucky Region
CINCINNATI, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Huntington National Bank (Huntington) has selected Jim Danneman as Regional President for the Southern Ohio/Kentucky region. With more than 30 years of experience in commercial and private banking, Danneman brings a proven track record of leadership, strategic market development, and a deep commitment to serving businesses and families across the region.
"Jim's integrity, deep market insight, and his ability to foster strong relationships truly set him apart," said Christian Corts, Regional Banking Director. "His strategic leadership makes him the ideal choice to guide our Southern Ohio/Kentucky team into the future. We are excited to welcome Jim and look forward to the positive impact he will have in this region."
Danneman will be responsible for delivering Huntington's highly differentiated regional banking model, providing strategic leadership to all market teams, and driving the expansion of business and community relationships throughout Southern Ohio and Kentucky.
In the region, Huntington Bank operates approximately 50 branches and employs nearly 800 colleagues, serving customers with a comprehensive suite of financial services—including banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management solutions.
Prior to Huntington, Danneman held multiple roles at Fifth Third Bank, U.S. Bank and Bank of America. Most recently, he led the Middle Market banking team for Fifth Third's Cincinnati region.
Reflecting on his new role, Danneman shared, "I am honored to join Huntington Bank as Regional President for Southern Ohio/Kentucky. My passion has always been helping businesses and families grow and thrive through customized advice and financial strategies. I look forward to working with our talented team to deliver tailored financial solutions and support the continued success of our customers in Cincinnati and throughout Southern Ohio and Kentucky."
Danneman is a graduate of Xavier University, where he earned his BSBA in Economics and an MBA. He is committed to serving communities across the region and he serves on the board of Alliance for Catholic Urban Education and volunteers with the St. Elizabeth Hospital Foundation and Covington Catholic High School.
For more information about Huntington, visit Huntington.com.
About Huntington
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $208 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1866, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle-market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Huntington operates 971 branches in 13 states, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Visit Huntington.com for more information.
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