Proactive and results-oriented executive management professional with expert proficiency in the financial services. A proven, highly effective leader who excels in dynamic, fast-paced diverse environments. Attributes contributing to my success include exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, decision making abilities, resourcefulness, diplomacy, and analytical skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
President
BancFirst
10.2020 - Current
Responsible for the overall bank performance in areas including asset growth, asset quality, profitability, personnel, and facilities management.
Lead a team of over 50 employees within 4 locations in Tahlequah & Grove, OK
Directly supervise all lenders in the market.
Develop and manage an individual loan portfolio, currently $20MM.
Hold quarterly Advisory board meetings
Total asset growth from $170MM 2020 to $244MM April 2024.
Market reached new milestone Net Income of $6MM in both 2022 & 2023.
Led the Grove location through transition during acquisition FNB-Grove 2021.
Responsible for the oversight and daily operations.
Directly supervised 5 employees and indirectly 24 employees in the market. Provided continued development, training, and annual reviews
Responsible for the performance of the market, including areas of loan and deposit growth, past dues, loan portfolio, exceptions, overdrafts, etc.
On going review of balance sheet/income statement and present reports/results to executive leadership
Responsible to produce new loans and carried an individual loan portfolio of $36MM, while also providing guidance and loan approval to other lenders
President/CEO
Superior Finance Co- Subsidiary Of Arvest Bank
11.2013 - 04.2018
Participate in strategic planning & provide leadership, direction, and development of tactical plans for all areas of accountability incl. Sales, Operations, & Products and Services to meet objectives/supporting plans
Manage and monitor the daily operating activities of SFC and all personnel under direction, assuring prompt service while meeting dept. goals and conforming to regulatory requirements.
Responsible for overall management, profitability, credit quality pricing/profitability analysis, legal compliance, and formulation of marketing programs for consumer lending division
Ensure customer satisfaction within all loan channels, loan related products/services and points of contact with front line and back office staff
Develop and implement policies to streamline operational processes. Maintain and review all existing internal control functions, ensuring the preservation of protection of assets
Develop and prepare the company budget;analysis and control of SFC's expenditures to conform to budgetary requirements. Prepare loan growth projections, budget/loan growth updates for presentation to the SFC Board of Directors
Respond to internal/external audits of the lending operations, implementing operational changes and tracking trends to improve loan origination quality and insure compliance with state and federal regulations
Develop strategies to assist with managing delinquency, charge-off, profitability, new products, credit limit setting and account management for credit portfolios
Sales Manager/ SVP
Arvest Bank Operations
07.2011 - 11.2013
Senior Management team member accountable for attainment of all bank goals such as ROA, ROE, expense containment and growth
Accountable for administering strategic and operational plans for 9 retail bank branches. Implemented strategies to achieve sales benchmarks and objectives
Ensured in-depth knowledge of Arvest products and services among staff members, including digital services and delivery options
Maintained in-depth understanding of competitor products, practices, facilities, and process in order to ensure successful sales of Arvest Bank products
Responsible for supervision in areas of retail banking, marketing, facilities, and treasury management
Conducted sales and service rallies for the bank to recognize and reward associates
Organized the strategic development and planning of any new branches or ATM locations
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
Certification - CFB4
Customer Focused Banking For Sales Managers
2011
Certification - Leadership Banking Program
Walton Institute
Bentonville, Arkansas
2009
Banking - Leadership
Arvest Supervisor School
Bentonville, Arkansas
2006
Skills
Executive level leadership and communication skills
Strategic Planning
Commercial Lending
Team development, coaching, mentoring
Financial Analysis
Multi-location management
Advisory Board leadership
Budgeting, P&L, revenue and expense management
Consumer Lending
Treasury Management
Retail Banking
Facilities management
Community Involvement
Rotary of Tahlequah Board member/President Elect
Northeastern State University President Search Committee Member
Lake Area United Way Community Investment Committee Member
FBC Tahlequah Finance Committee
Dogwood Festival Siloam Springs Co-chair
Dogwood Literacy Council Board Member
Siloam Springs Middle School Adopters program Participant
Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce Member
Timeline
President
BancFirst
10.2020 - Current
Market President/SVP Commercial Lender
Firstar Bank
04.2018 - 10.2020
President/CEO
Superior Finance Co- Subsidiary Of Arvest Bank
11.2013 - 04.2018
Sales Manager/ SVP
Arvest Bank Operations
07.2011 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science -
Arkansas Tech University
Certification - CFB4
Customer Focused Banking For Sales Managers
Certification - Leadership Banking Program
Walton Institute
Banking - Leadership
Arvest Supervisor School
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