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In This Issue…
- From Adrian’s desk …
- FDIC chair, gubernatorial candidates to highlight OBA convention
- OBA to host fraud investigators group on Thursday
- OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring
- First Friday Fraud Forum on deck
- Interested in leading our Emerging Leaders? Last call is today!
- OBA education corner …
From Adrian’s desk …
By Adrian Beverage
OBA President & CEO
Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to our bankers this week!
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Just a short update today as I’m currently out in sunny southern California for our annual Senior Management Conference. We’ve got a great group around us and are looking to take in some more sessions today before we wrap up in the early afternoon.
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Nebrasketball finally ended this past weekend, but what a heckuva ride it has been this season. Still, maybe next season we can learn to count to five.
FDIC chair, gubernatorial candidates to highlight OBA convention
FDIC Chairman Travis Hill, and Oklahoma gubernatorial candidates – and bankers – Gentner Drummond and Charles McCall III will be special guests at this year’s OBA convention, set for May 18-20 at the OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City.
Hill will take part in a “fireside chat” with OBA President and CEO Adrian Beverage during a session of the convention. Hill and Beverage will have a candid discussion regarding the FDIC and community banking. Drummond and McCall, meanwhile, will take part in a forum where they will answer questions and discuss their campaigns for Oklahoma governor.
Registration will be opening soon and more information on these and all events surrounding convention will be available. In the meantime, contact the OBA for more information and we hope to see you in early May!
OBA to host fraud investigators group on Thursday
The OBA Fraud Division will host the Bank Fraud Investigators Group meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 2 in the Harris Event Center at the OBA offices in Oklahoma City.
This quarterly meeting is for financial institutions and law enforcement in the state of Oklahoma to discuss electronic transaction crimes: card fraud, wire/ACH fraud, internet scams, crypto scams, business e-mail compromises, ATM fraud/jackpotting, etc.
Registration is not required. We encourage you to come with information to share. If you know of a financial institution or law enforcement agency that may be interested in attending, please invite them. We hope to see you there!
OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring
The dates for the OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs have been finalized. Mark your calendar for the date of the program that’s in your area of the state and plan to attend. Bring your coworkers with you so that everyone can be up to speed on the most recent developments affecting their job. In addition to state and federal legislative updates, the program will include a discussion on the recent developments in your industry.
As in the past, the schedule for each of these meetings is:
5:30 p.m. – Drinks.
6:15 p.m. – Program.
7 p.m. – Dinner.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The cost is $60 per person. Click here for a registration form.
Locations and dates for this year’s events are:
- Tulsa, April 7.
- Oklahoma City, April 8
- Ardmore, April 14
- Guymon, April 23
- Krebs, April 16.
Additionally, lunch editions of the Bankers Night Out events will be held on April 7 in Grove, and on April 23 in Woodward. It will start at 11:30 a.m. and the cost is $50 per person.
Please contact Thi Pham (thi@oba.com) for sponsorship questions!
First Friday Fraud Forum on deck
Calling all fraud fighters – mark your calendar for 10 a.m. Friday!
In an attempt to communicate fraud trends to our member banks in all areas of the state, we will start holding monthly “First Friday Fraud Forum” virtual meetings via Zoom. These meetings are for OBA members only. We will cover information on the latest fraud trends affecting our banks.
Any banker who wants to attend an in-person meeting can join one of the “MAFIA” meetings held in Durant, Lawton, Miami, Oklahoma City, Stillwater or Tulsa.
For this Friday’s call, click here for the Zoom link. The Meeting ID is 885 1444 9098 and the passcode is 896461. The dial-in information for those without Zoom audio is 1-346-248-7799
Interested in leading our Emerging Leaders? Last call is today!
The OBA is looking for bankers interested in serving as chair of the OBA Emerging Leaders Division.
Any OBA Emerging Leaders who are currently enrolled in the OBA Emerging Leaders Academy or have previously graduated from an OBA Emerging Leaders Academy or OBA Leadership Academy are eligible for the position. The Emerging Leaders chair will serve a two-year term and will work closely with OBA staff to continue to build and direct the OBA Emerging Leaders program. The chair will also serve as a voting member on the OBA Board of Directors.
Are you interested? If so, please click here to download the Emerging Leaders Chair Interest Form. Completed forms must be submitted by the end of the day today! Candidates will be announced for voting on April 6, and voting will close on April 16
OBA education corner …
Have you seen Project Hail Mary yet? If not, well, you’re missing out on one of the best theater experiences of the last few years. Don’t wait until it comes to on-demand, check it out on the big screen … and prepared to be “amaze, amaze, amaze!” Also, don’t forget to keep up with what’s happening on the continuing education front, including the following:
- CRE Lending Training Program, April 9, webinar — This program provides bankers with a basic understanding of commercial real estate lending concepts and techniques.
- 2026 Spring Human Resources Seminar, April 10, Oklahoma City — From updating employee files to reviewing company policies, here’s a checklist to guide you through the essential tasks that can make a real difference for your business and your team.
- 2026 Frontline Excellence, April 14-Tulsa; April 15-Oklahoma City; April 16-Enid — This program serves as an important reminder about the significance of their role, serving as the CEOs of the customer experience and reinforcing the importance of their actions and reactions as a reputation builder for your brand.
- New Community Bank Compliance Officer Workshop – 2-Part Series, April 16 & 30, webinar — Congratulations! You are brand new to this role! Now what?
- 2026 Rural Bankers/Ag Conference, April 21, Oklahoma City — This all-day event will feature information for bankers in both agricultural and rural markets.
Also, are you interested in joining an OBA board or committee? Click here to complete the Committee Interest Form for 2026-2027. We would love for you to get involved!