Verne George Istock was born on September 20, 1940. His career history included: Credit analyst trainee NBD Bancorp, Inc., Detroit, 1963—1966, group head, 1971-1977, head United States division, 1977-1982, senior vice president, 1979-1982, executive vice president, 1982-1985, vice chairman, director, 1985-1993, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 1994-1995, also board directors. Chairman NBD Bank; president, Chief Executive Officer First Chicago NBD Corporation, Chicago, 1995-1998, chairman, 1996-1998. Chairman board Bank One Corporation, 1998—1999, president, 1999, interim Chief Executive Officer, 2000.

Istock has a Bachelor in Economics, University Michigan, 1962 and Master of Business Administration in Finance, University Michigan, 1963.