CEO Adds Title Of Chairman at Oklahoma Unit Of Banc One

Bank One Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, a subsidiary of Banc One Corp., Columbus, Ohio, promoted vice chairman Edward F. Keller to chairman. He remains chief executive officer.

Mr. Keller succeeded Charles E. Nelson, who was elected chairman emeritus. Mr. Nelson had been chairman and CEO of Liberty Bank and Trust Co., Tulsa, before Banc One bought it last June.

When Banc One completed its Oklahoma systems conversion in December, Mr. Keller became head of Bank One Oklahoma's statewide operations. He had been president and CEO of Liberty Bank and Trust.

William M. Bell remains chairman, president, and CEO of Bank One of Oklahoma City, a unit of the statewide bank.

Meanwhile, Bank One Oklahoma promoted Shaun Kennedy and Ernie Montoya to executive vice president. Mr. Kennedy is managing director of Banc One Investment Management, and Mr. Montoya is the Oklahoma retail banking market manager.

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