2025 – 2026 Chair Jerika Coffman SVP/Chief Credit Officer Quail Creek Bank, Oklahoma City Members Adam Anderson President & CEO Bank of Commerce, Catoosa Kendra Barnes SVP/Regional Trust Manager Arvest Bank, Oklahoma City Brandon Bixler Vice President BancFirst, Oklahoma City Harry Brown Vice President/Loan Officer First Enterprise Bank, Oklahoma City Nancy Cantu Chief Operating Officer Bank of Commerce, Duncan Christopher …

2025-2026 Chairman Darren Cottom Vice President Farmers and Merchants Bank, Fairview Members Mason Bolay Senior Vice President First Bank & Trust Co., Perry Tanner Burton VP/Bank Manager Exchange Bank, Stillwater Cheryl DeVuyst Department Head and Professor Oklahoma State University Dirk Dewald SVP/Mkt President/Ag Mgr Stride Bank, N.A., Mooreland Bill Fanning President/COO Stock Exchange Bank, Woodward Zakary Laubach Vice President First …

The OBA communications department developed an “Economic Impact Brochure” that breaks out how much Oklahoma-chartered banks mean to the economy of the state. The brochure will be used in OBA visits with government officials and media to help illustrated the positives of banking in our state. If your bank would like a professional printing version (larger file size, along with …

The Oklahoma Bankers Association’s primary role is to represent the interests of its member banks on public policy matters. This section aims not only to keep you informed about legislative matters affecting your bank, but to encourage greater banker involvement in the Association’s political action efforts. The Regulatory Feedback Initiative gives bankers a chance to comment anonymously about the bank’s examination process. …

Investigative Tools Our experienced staff can assist your bank with: risk mitigation investigations loss recovery customer or staff education. The OBA utilizes and encourages subscription to CrimeDex, a nationwide crime-alert system. We have our own OBA group to share near-real-time alerts with our bankers. Subscribers have the option of posting information only in Oklahoma, by region or nationwide.

The OBA communications department recently updated its “Economic Impact Brochure” that breaks out how much Oklahoma-chartered banks mean to the economy of the state. The brochure, first created by the OBA communications department in 2013, was one of the first of its kind by a state or national bankers association, and has been used in OBA visits with government officials …

The OBA completed a white paper study on the credit union issue.

Greetings from Guy By Guy Sims OBA Chairman The House passed a tax reform bill Thursday and the Senate version is on a fast track for a vote before Christmas. Several Senate Republican have already come out against the Senate version of the bill and there is no support from Democrats at this point.  Should the Senate pass the current …

Greetings from Guy By Guy Sims OBA Chairman Tax reform bills have now been introduced in the House and the Senate. Both bills contain language not favorable for community banks with Sub S ownership structure. In addition, the House plan contains language that would be detrimental for deferred compensation plans. These two issues will have a damaging effect on many …

Greetings from Guy By Guy Sims OBA Chairman Editor’s Note: Guy is currently on the road. In the meantime, Guy shared this photo from Las Vegas, where he is attending a conference. Back to top   Regulatory Feedback Initiative continues We need you! Did your bank undergo an exam in 2017? We are rapidly approaching the end of another year. …