Oklahoma Banker

December 2024

• December 26, 2024

  Executive News: Let’s celebrate our newest Hall of Fame inductees

  On Dec. 5, the Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame inducted four new members. This year’s class included four outstanding bankers who have been – and still are – pillars in the banking industry, their communities and the state of Oklahoma. This group of bankers falls right in line with previous inductees with their storied history and contributions still being made …
• December 26, 2024

  FDIC insurance reform: time is NOW

  By Alicia Wade Executive Vice President and COO, Sovereign Bank OBA Chair The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance system, which has long served as a cornerstone of depositor confidence and banking stability, needs reform. With a new wave of leadership on the horizon in Washington, D.C., now is the perfect time to address the growing concerns that threaten the effectiveness …

November 2024

• November 25, 2024

  Executive News: Elections are (almost) over … now fun begins

  Well, it’s finally over, the 2024 elections have come and gone and now we must look and see what the future looks like for our industry. You could argue the 2024 election cycle has been going on for nearly four years, I don’t know if we ever had a break. We’ll get into what we can almost expect to happen …
• November 25, 2024

  Signs o’ the times

  As this issue of Oklahoma Banker goes to press, the Republican Party emerged energized after the elections across the country on Nov. 5. Donald Trump won the presidential race over Vice President Kamala Harris. The Republican Party also regained control of the U.S. Senate, although the exact majority in the 100-person chamber was still unclear at press time. Control of …
• November 25, 2024

  Hall of Fame class set for ceremony

  The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame will induct the four bankers who we re selected for its 2024 class in early December. Guy Berry III, Herschel Brewster, Brad Krieger, and Gregg Vandaveer will make up the 2024 class. The inductees were selected by a panel of bankers from across the state, and were voted on late last week. The induction …

October 2024

• October 21, 2024

  Executive News: Politics, fraud remain hot topics for bankers

  We are less than a month away from Election Day and it’s getting exciting – there are so many races at the federal level that will determine control of D.C., and that doesn’t even include the presidential election. One would th Adrian Beverage, OBA President and CEOink my entire article one month out would be nothing but election information. Sorry …
• October 21, 2024

  Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame picks inductees

  The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame today announced the four bankers who will be inducted into its 2024 class later this year. Guy Berry III, Herschel Brewster, Brad Krieger and Gregg Vandaveer will make up the 2024 class. The inductees were selected by a panel of bankers from across the state, and were voted on late last week. The induction …
• October 21, 2024

  Leading the Wade

  Led by OBA Chair Alicia Wade, this year’s OBA Annual Washington, D.C., Visit was another resounding success. The Oklahoma contingent was – AGAIN – the largest group from any state to descend upon our nation’s capital. By Megan McGuire Vice President/Member & Government Relations Book a flight … secure a hotel room … adjust family schedule … prepare to be …

September 2024

• September 17, 2024

  Executive News: State runoff elections prove every vote counts

  As summer comes to a close, things are starting to heat up in both Washington, D.C., and in Oklahoma City. First, I want to bring you up to speed on what happened on Aug. 27 when the runoff elections were held, and what it means for our industry. This article will also serve as a reminder to go and vote …
• September 17, 2024

  Strategic planning can be helpful aid for OBA, banks

  By Alicia Wade OBA Chair COO, Sovereign Bank, Shawnee In August, the OBA focused on strategic planning as we chart our course for the next 12-18 months. We embrace this process not only within the OBA, but also for our member banks, as it ensures we address the needs of both bankers and the communities we serve. Strategic planning is …