Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Anderson bought F&M Bank in the early 1970s. Anderson celebrates 75 years in community banking this year. The chairman emeritus of F&M Bank offers us a glimpse of his life, his career and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Name: F&M Bank. The banking adventure begins. By Molly Bennett.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success.

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Bank Innovation

JUNE 23, 2016

Jill Castilla, CEO, Citizens Bank of Edmond Chances are you’ve seen Jill Castilla on Twitter. (Or Or at a banking conference.) CEO of a $250-million community bank in suburban Oklahoma City, Castilla is something of a sensation in the banking community, and with good reason. Or YouTube.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

This Community Banking Month, I invite you to try something new to spread your story. Share a new development, community project or initiative. As community bankers, we know relationships matter. Consider Watermark Bank in Oklahoma City, Okla., Photo by Chris Williams.

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Jeff For Banks

NOVEMBER 4, 2017

One of my favorites is the affinity brand Red Neck Bank , a division of All America Bank. All America Bank is a traditional community bank located near Oklahoma City, and has been around since the 1960's. And yes, they recently switched names from Bank of the Witchitas. But did they have to?

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. American Bank, National Association.

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American Banker

MARCH 11, 2016

MidFirst Bank in Oklahoma City has agreed to buy 1st Century Bancshares in Los Angeles.

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