Jim Fugitte is a retired banker and a long-time entrepreneur. He was named a 2001 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and has more than 30 years of CEO experience, including as President and CEO of Fort Knox National Company and its affiliate, Fort Knox National Bank, and manager of three electronic payment processing businesses, including the DOD’s largest payment provider.
Fort Knox contributes greatly to our region’s spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. Military veterans have founded and continue to lead countless businesses in our region, including several defense-sector companies.