VINITA, Okla. – RCB Bank helps sponsor the Vinita Girls Senior Tea and Senior Boys Lunch meal, which are hosted by the Vinita Lions Club each year.

“The Lions Club plays an important role in the community,” RCB Bank Market President Eddy Allensworth said. “RCB Bank is proud to support this organization and the work it does helping the young men and women who will be our future leaders.”

RCB Bank donated $400 total – $200 to the Girls Senior Tea and $200 to the Senior Boys Lunch.

“I’m proud that RCB Bank is committed to continue this support for the Vinita community,” Allensworth said.

Pictured, from left, Vinita Lions Club member Judy Echenrode, RCB Bank Community and Customer Relations Rep and Lions Club member Marlene Kincade, Lions Club member Andrew Haire, and Lions Club member Michelle Allard.

RCB Bank is a $4.1 billion community bank with 65 locations in 36 cities across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.226.5722. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Lawrence Business Hall of Fame class of ’22 recently was inducted during a ceremony and tribute dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton Regency Ballroom.

Inducted were: Roger Scott, of Scott Temperature; Richard Haig, of Westside 66 Inc.; Marilyn Bittenbender, of Heck Land Company; and Gary Toebben, of The Lawrence Chamber (Past President /CEO).

RCB Bank was one of the sponsors of the tribute dinner, and Market President Chris Kollman serves as chairman of the Lawrence Business Hall of Fame.

CUTLINE: The 2022 Lawrence Business Hall of Fame class includes, from left: Roger Scott, Scott Temperature; Richard Haig, Westside 66 Inc.; Marilyn Bittenbender, Heck Land Company; Gary Toebben, The Lawrence Chamber (Past President /CEO).

RCB Bank is a $4.1 billion community bank with 65 locations in 36 cities across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.226.5722. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

VINITA, Okla. – RCB Bank recently made a $500 donation to the Craig County Shriners, which will go to the Shriners’ transportation fund. The Shriners organization transports children to Shriners Hospitals or Burn Centers. The trips and treatment are done free of charge to families.

“The Shriners organization plays an important role in the community,” RCB Bank Market President Eddy Allensworth said. “It has been a priority of the bank to annually support the Craig County Shriners.”

Allensworth’s father, Dr. Edward Allensworth, was a longtime Shriner before passing away in 2020. Eddy Allensworth served as president of Oklahoma State Bank before it was acquired by RCB Bank last year.

“I’m proud that RCB Bank is committed to continue this support for the Vinita community,” Allensworth said.

CUTLINE: RCB Bank Market President Eddy Allensworth (far right) presents a $500 donation to the Craig County Shriners Transport Services. Accepting on behalf of the Shriners are (from left) Charles Spurlock, John Spurgeon, Larry Hicks and Troy Thorpe.

RCB Bank is a $4.1 billion community bank with 65 locations in 36 cities across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.226.5722. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

OWASSO, Okla. – The employees at Owasso’s two RCB Bank locations, along with employees of the RCB Bank Owasso Mortgage department, recently “adopted” two families in need to ensure they would have a merry Christmas.

Along with a bunch of presents, the employees also contributed enough money to give three $100 gift certificates for the children.

“The support that our staff showed was amazing,” RCB Bank Owasso Market President Skip Mefford said.

PHOTO CUTLINE: RCB Bank employees in Owasso recently “adopted” two families and donated these presents along with three $100 gift certificates to help them celebrate Christmas.

RCB Bank is a $4.2 billion community bank with 65 locations in 36 cities across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.226.5722. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas – RCB Bank recently made a $500 donation to Angels in the Attic.

On top of the cash donation, RCB Bank employees from Winfield and Ark City donated toys and gifts to Angels in the Attic as well.

The bank locations had a “jeans day” to raise money for the project. RCB Bank employees adopted two families and bought gifts for those family members.

“We’ve done this the past several years,” RCB Bank Retail Coordinator Kim Fleetwood said. “We do our best to help take care of our communities.”

PHOTO CUTLINE: From left, Kim Fleetwood, RCB Bank Retail Coordinator; Kristin Dobbins, RCB Bank Loan AA and gift project coordinator;  Raven Nuss, RCB Bank Credit Analyst and gift project coordinator;  Ivy Beals, Angels in the Attic Executive of Case Management; Janice Marr, Angels in the Attic Executive Director; and John Sturd, RCB Bank Market President.

RCB Bank is a $4.2 billion community bank with 65 locations in 36 cities across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.226.5722. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

WINFIELD, Kansas – RCB Bank made a $500 donation to Burden High School in Central USD 462 earlier this month.

The donation will be used by the Agriculture and Business Leadership class at Burden High school to benefit Joseph’s Storehouse and the Senior Center.

PHOTO CUTLINE: RCB Bank VP Loan Officer Chris Baker, left, presents a $500 donation to Ky Biddle, Vocational Agriculture instructor and FFA adviser at USD 462 Central of Burden, Kansas.

RCB Bank is a $4.2 billion community bank with 65 locations in 36 cities across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.226.5722. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

BLACKWELL, Okla. – RCB Bank employees and Shepherd Oil Co. recently teamed up to donate bottled water to Blackwell Elementary School.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, students are asked to bring a water bottle each day because the water fountains can only be used to refill bottles. Many times, students forget to bring a bottle, and the donation of 25 cases of water will help fill the gap.

When RCB Bank employees became aware of the issue, they believed it would be a good way of helping the children out.

Photo cutline: Shepherd Oil Co.’s Jeremie Niccum (left), RCB Bank AVP Retail Coordinator Brianna Turner (second from left), RCB Bank Customer Service Representative Melinda Wynn (second from right) and RCB Bank Blackwell Market President Dennis Buss (right), recently donated 25 cases of bottled water to Blackwell Elementary School. Also pictured are Blackwell Elementary students, from left, Kodi Price, Mackenzie Alvarado and Bailey Payne.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.226.5722. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

RCB Bank acquires Arvest branch locations in Vinita, Oklahoma, and Caney, Kansas, Pending Regulatory Approval

Claremore, OKLA (October 1, 2021) – RCB BANK headquartered in Claremore Oklahoma, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement with ARVEST Bank (“ARVEST”), headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to acquire two separate ARVEST branch banking offices, pending regulatory approval.

The separate branch banking offices are located at 301 W 4^th Avenue in Caney Kansas and 810 E Illinois Avenue in Vinita Oklahoma.  The purchase also includes the ATM sites in each respective community.

The transaction is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2022.  At close, RCB BANK will have total assets of approximately $4.2 billion and 65 branch bank locations in 36 cities throughout Oklahoma and Kansas.

“The acquisition of the ARVEST branch locations will help strengthen our new Vinita market presence and continue our expansion into southeastern Kansas.  We look forward to being part of both communities and providing them with the services and products to which they have become accustomed,” said Roger Mosier Pres/CEO of RCB BANK.

Customers of both banks should continue to conduct banking as usual at their respective branches until the transaction closes and the Arvest branches are integrated into RCB BANK banking systems.  Customers of the Arvest branches can expect to receive notifications from RCB BANK in advance of the closing with information regarding the conversion their accounts.

RCB Bank is a $4.1 billion community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

CLAREMORE, Okla. – RCB Bank is pleased to announce that Traci Cook has joined the Board of Directors.

“We are excited and honored Traci has agreed to become a member of our board,” RCB Bank President & CEO Roger Mosier said. “Her background and experiences provide us with valuable insight that will allow RCB to continue to expand our presence in Oklahoma and Kansas.”

For the past 25 years, Cook has been serving the accounting and financial needs for several energy leaders across the state of Oklahoma, most recently at Ascent Resources, LLC since 2015 as its Senior Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer.

“RCB Bank is dedicated to serving the various communities where it operates, and its longtime commitment to customer service and support for local businesses is admirable,” Cook said. “I am honored to join the RCB Bank Board, and I look forward to serving the company as it continues to grow.”

Prior to her time at Ascent, Cook spent 19 years at Chesapeake Energy Corporation and six years at Deloitte & Touche. She has been responsible for SEC financial reporting, tax accounting and budgeting, which included playing a significant role in the filing of more than 70 public debt and equity offerings along with two initial public offerings.

Cook earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Central Oklahoma and is a Certified Public Accountant.

RCB Bank is a $3.8 billion community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – In an effort to help build school spirit, Arkansas City High School provides a “Bulldog Purple Friday” T-shirt to all students.  Students are encouraged to wear the shirts on Fridays.

ACHS provides the T-shirts to all students at no cost.

RCB Bank recently donated $2,000 to ACHS to underwrite a portion of the cost of the T-shirts.

“RCB Bank is a proud supporter of Arkansas City Public Schools,” RCB Bank Arkansas City Market President John Sturd said. “We’re excited to partner with Arkansas City High School in providing the entire student body with Bulldog Purple Friday T-shirts.”

Photo cutline: Arkansas City High School USD 470 Athletics Director Aaron Butcher, left, accepts a $2,000 donation from RCB Bank Arkansas City Market President John Sturd.

RCB Bank is a $3.8 billion community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

CLAREMORE, Okla. – RCB Bank is pleased to announce that Brad Rayl has joined the Board of Directors. Since 1990, Rayl has been serving the insurance needs of local businesses, industry leaders and ag-based operations in Kansas.

“I am excited to join the RCB Bank board and hope to contribute to their continued success,” Rayl said.

Rayl, a graduate of Kansas State University in Agricultural Sciences, was instrumental in the founding of Kansas Ethanol, an 80-million-gallon fuel alcohol facility. He also was involved in the purchase and creation of Kansas Protein Foods, which makes soy-based products for the food industry.

“Brad provides our board with an important perspective from our Kansas customers.” said Roger Mosier, RCB Bank President and CEO. “Our recent growth in the Kansas markets has been an important part of our bank’s success. Brad has a strong background in Kansas and is active throughout RCB Bank’s Kansas footprint.”

Rayl was on the Kansas State Fair Board for 21 years and currently sits on the boards at Kansas Ethanol, Barkman Honey and Kansas Fair Grounds Foundation.

Rayl and his wife Jolie operate Rayl Angus Ranch. He and his wife have two children, Abby and Parker.

RCB Bank is a $3.8 billion community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

RCB Holding Company and Oklahoma State Bancshares Inc. agree to merger

Local community bank expanding footprint

(CLAREMORE, OK) RCB Holding Company (RCBHC) is expanding its presence in Oklahoma with the merger of Oklahoma State Bancshares Inc. (OSBI), and its subsidiary banks, Oklahoma State Bank and Lakeside State Bank with RCB Bank. The sale is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021 pending regulatory approval. All Oklahoma State Bank locations and Lakeside State Bank locations are included in the transaction. The locations will continue to operate as Oklahoma State Bank and Lakeside State Bank respectively until late third quarter 2021.

“What attracted us to the Hartley’s bank was the bank’s reputation and their employees within each of their communities,” said Roger Mosier, RCBHC president and CEO. “Oklahoma State Bank and Lakeside State Bank are both integral partners in their communities; RCB Bank strives to be the same partner in the 30 communities we serve in Oklahoma and Kansas.”

Oklahoma State Bancshares Inc., headquartered in Vinita, OK, has $306 million in assets and 64 employees throughout the holding company.

“While one chapter of Hartley family ownership of OSBI closes, another one opens. We have known the Robson family for a long time and are thrilled to partner with RCB Bank. Our discussions with RCB Bank’s team confirmed for us that this partnership will be a win-win for all of our constituents including employees, customers and the communities we serve,” said Monty Hartley, Chairman of Oklahoma State Bancshares Inc..

With the addition of Oklahoma State Bank Shares Inc., RCB Bank will expand to 64 locations across Oklahoma and Kansas, and over $4 billion in assets.

“The employees of Oklahoma State Bank and Lakeside State Bank have built their reputation on customer service. Since 1936, RCB Bank has used the same core values of customer service and community banking to grow our business. We believe the customers of OSBI will appreciate the expanded services we will bring to their current banking relationship,” said Mosier. “The locations in Vinita, Oologah, Langley, Chelsea and Monkey Island will provide our existing customers in Green Country more banking opportunities.”

Hartley added, “Both of our banks have a long tradition of building strong relationships within the communities we serve. The products and services offered by RCB Bank should further enhance the relationships in our communities.”

About Oklahoma State Bancshares Inc.
Oklahoma State Bancshares is an Oklahoma-based $306 million bank holding company with two full-service community banks serving five Oklahoma communities with 64 employees. Oklahoma State Bank, founded in 1938 and Lakeside State Bank, founded in 1976, provide trusted banking services to its customers. For more information go to www.okstate.bank or www.lakesidebankok.com. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #787848 and #459032

Gene Katz, Managing Director, Investment Banking, D.A. Davidson, served as financial advisor and Gregg Eichner, Shareholder, McAfee & Taft, served as Legal Counsel to Oklahoma State Bancshares Inc.

About RCB Holding Company
RCB Holding Company is a one-bank holding company, comprised of RCB Bank, a $3.69 billion community bank with over 700 employees and 59 locations in Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936 in Claremore, OK, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. For additional information, visit us online at RCBbank.com. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #798151

Jacquelyn Bateman Kruppa, Counsel, Hunton and Williams served as Legal Counsel to RCB Holding Co.

CLAREMORE, Okla. – RCB Bank is pleased to announce that Lee Evans of Evans & Associates will be joining the Bank as a board member.

“Lee has been an important part of our bank as a member of our market board for the last eight years,” said RCB Bank President and CEO Roger Mosier. “He will bring extensive knowledge and important insight to the RCB Bank board.”

Evans is the President and CEO of Evans & Associates Enterprises, a construction company based out of Ponca City.

Evans has served on the SPCA board of directors since 2012. Since moving to Ponca City in 1997, he has served on the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Economic Development Advisory Board, Poncan Theatre Board of Directors, Salvation Army Board of Directors, Oklahoma Asphalt Paving Association Board of Directors, the University Center Foundation, and the Ponca City Development Authority, serving as Chairman for four years. He currently serves on the RCB Bank Ponca City Advisory Board of Directors and is Vice Chairman of the Ponca City Development Authority serving on the Board for another term.

“Lee has done a great job on the Ponca City Advisory Board and we are excited for his new leadership role with RCB Bank,” said Ponca City Market President Jerod Helling.

Evans graduated from Oklahoma State University with majors in accounting and finance, and received his MBA from East Texas University. When he is not working, he enjoys riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, upland and waterfowl bird hunting, and spending time with family and friends at Grand Lake. He has been married to his wife, Laura, for 37 years and they have one son, Lee Jr., who has recently moved back to Ponca City to become involved in the family business.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

WINFIELD, Kan. – The Kansas Bankers Association is pleased to honor Loretta (Dee) Ledy for over 50 years of service in Kansas banks. Dee began her banking career in 1968 at First Federal Savings and Loan when she was a senior at Winfield High School.

Over the next 27 years, Ledy advanced from a teller to the Senior Vice President of Real Estate Lending. She served as the lending coordinator for secondary market loans, a CRA compliance officer, quality control, reviewed consumer loans, and assisted with loan acquisitions and real estate appraisals.

In 1995, Commerce Bank acquired Union National Bank, formerly known as First Federal Savings and Loan.  At that time, Ledy joined  the First National Bank of Winfield and CornerBank family. For the next 21 years, she served as Senior Vice President of Lending and Secondary Market Lending Coordinator for CornerBank.

“I love helping customers and am proud to have assisted three generations of customers realize their dream to purchase, remodel or build a home,” said Ledy.

When RCB Bank purchased CornerBank in 2016, Ledy continued serving customers as Assistant Vice President of Real Estate, Consumer and Commercial Real Estate Lending. She looks forward to serving her fourth generation of customers and continues to focus on giving the best customer service possible.

Dee is also active in the Winfield Soroptimists, Lions Club and First United Methodist Church. She has been happily married to her husband Mike for 52 years. They have two children and one grandchild, Skyler.

Pictured left to right: Doug Warham, President of Kansas Bankers Association; Craig Myers, CFO, RCB Bank; Roger Mosier, President, RCB Bank; Gregg Conklin, Winfield Market President.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – RCB Bank donated $1,000 and presents for four local families to Angels in the Attic, a local non-profit that helps people in need.

“This has been a challenging year for many in our community. The need is greater now than ever before,” said RCB Bank Market President John Sturd. “RCB Bank and our employees are happy to help Angels in the Attic fill that need.”

In addition to the monetary donation from RCB Bank, their employees donated enough to sponsor Christmas gifts for four local families.

Angels in the Attic is a local non-profit that serves the community by networking with other area groups, businesses, churches, and organizations to better assist individuals that are struggling. Their thrift store items support programs for back to school supplies, a food pantry, medications, utility and rental assistance and clothing for individuals in need.

Pictured left to right: Ivy Beals, Social Services Director; Kristin Dobbins, RCB Bank; Raven Nuss, RCB Bank; Janice Marr, Executive Director; Kim Fleetwood, RCB Bank; John Sturd, RCB Bank Market President

Pictured left to right: Ivy Beals, Social Services Director, Angels in the Attic; Janice Marr, Executive Director, Angels in the Attic; John Sturd, RCB Bank Market President; Jill Hunter, Board Secretary, Angels in the Attic.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Kansas and Oklahoma. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

DRUMRIGHT, Okla. – Until November 17, the RCB Bank in Drumright is accepting donations for the local food bank. RCB Bank is located at 121 W. Broadway St.

“We are proud to help people in our community during the holiday season,” says RCB Bank Retail Coordinator Stephanie Rose.

The food bank requests donations of canned tuna and chicken, canned fruits, soup and stew, beans (canned or dry), canned vegetables, cereal and oatmeal.

“We have done this event for several years and hope to donate more than ever this year,” said RCB Bank Market President Curtis Bales. “Every little bit counts when fighting food insecurity.”

Pictured from left to right: RCB Bank teller Laurelle Casteel and RCB Bank Customer Service Representative Rebekah Blansett show the current donations.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.