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ARMSTRONG BANK NAMES MEGAN MCHALE AS MARKET PRESIDENT IN SALLISAW
NEWS RELEASE
Feb. 7, 2024
Feb. 7, 2024
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Armstrong Bank recently named Megan McHale as Market President in Sallisaw. McHale previously served as Vice President Relationship Banker in Sallisaw. In her new role, McHale will continue to guide the Sallisaw location to ensure overall success and continued growth and profitability.
"Megan's commitment to excellence and her deep understanding of the Sallisaw community make her the ideal choice for the role of Market President in Sallisaw,” said Ryan Quidley, Armstrong Bank President/CEO. “With a passion for serving our customers and a vision for the continued growth of Armstrong Bank, Megan exemplifies the leadership qualities that define our organization. I am thrilled to see her lead our team and contribute to the success of Sallisaw."
McHale joined Armstrong Bank as a part-time teller in Muldrow in 2005 while in college and later also served as a CSR and personal banker in Sallisaw and in 2018 was promoted to AVP, Relationship Banker. McHale graduated from Northeastern State University in with a degree in business administration and has also graduated from OBA Consumer Lending School, OBA Commercial Lending School, and ABA Commercial Lending-Foundational School. She currently is a member of the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce and is actively involved in the Sequoyah County Junior Livestock Show and Diamond Daze.
McHale says her personal motto is “Love what you do, do what you love.”
Armstrong Bank, headquartered in Muskogee, Oklahoma, brings a strong history of personal community banking to many communities across Oklahoma and Arkansas, exemplifying family values and a community focus within each local branch.
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About Armstrong Bank – www.armstrong.bank
Since 1909, Armstrong Bank has taken pride in providing exceptional customer service. As a family-oriented bank with 29 locations with nearly $3 billion in assets across Oklahoma and Arkansas, our bankers live and work in the communities they serve. For more than 100 years, Armstrong Bank has worked hard to help our customers achieve their financial goals and dreams through smart and dependable banking services. Our mission is to be the bank you would recommend to friends and family, and we always strive to exceed community and customer expectations.
Since 1909, Armstrong Bank has taken pride in providing exceptional customer service. As a family-oriented bank with 29 locations with nearly $3 billion in assets across Oklahoma and Arkansas, our bankers live and work in the communities they serve. For more than 100 years, Armstrong Bank has worked hard to help our customers achieve their financial goals and dreams through smart and dependable banking services. Our mission is to be the bank you would recommend to friends and family, and we always strive to exceed community and customer expectations.
ARMSTRONG BANK NAMES RYAN QUIDLEY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
NEWS RELEASE
Jan. 9, 2024
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – As part of a strategic leadership transition, Armstrong Bank is proud to announce its Board of Directors has named Ryan Quidley as CEO of the organization. Quidley currently serves as President of Armstrong Bank and will retain that title as well.
“In appointing Ryan as our CEO while retaining his role as President, we are laying the groundwork for a new era at Armstrong Bank,” said Aston Hudson, Chairman of the Board for Armstrong Bank. “Ryan's exceptional leadership, coupled with a deep understanding of our markets, ensures a seamless transition. His dedication to customer needs and the success of our communities aligns perfectly with our values. We're excited about the innovation and growth that lie ahead under his guidance, reinforcing our commitment to being a financial beacon for our valued customers and communities.”
Quidley has served Armstrong Bank for nearly a decade, excelling in various leadership roles throughout the bank. Prior to working for Armstrong, Quidley graduated from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, with a degree in Accounting & Finance. Quidley went on to work as a CPA for Ernst & Young in Fort Worth, Texas, primarily in the Aerospace and Defense, Retail, Oil & Gas, and Financial Services industries. Quidley also holds a Wharton Leadership Certificate and is a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking.
Quidley and his wife, Courtney, have been married for nearly 10 years. They currently reside in Bixby and have two children, Lola (3) and Annie (1).
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About Armstrong Bank – www.armstrong.bank
Since 1909, Armstrong Bank has taken pride in providing exceptional customer service. As a family-oriented bank with 29 locations with nearly $3 billion in assets across Oklahoma and Arkansas, our bankers live and work in the communities they serve. For more than 100 years, Armstrong Bank has worked hard to help our customers achieve their financial goals and dreams through smart and dependable banking services. Our mission is to be the bank you would recommend to friends and family, and we always strive to exceed community and customer expectations.
ARMSTRONG BANK NAMES COURTNEY QUIDLEY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
NEWS RELEASE
Jan. 9, 2024
Jan. 9, 2024
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Armstrong Bank recently named Courtney Quidley as Chief Operating Officer for the organization. Quidley, who most recently served as Executive Vice President, Operations, for Armstrong Bank, brings nearly 15 years of financial experience along with a wealth of knowledge in community banking.
“Courtney possesses everything you could ask for in a Chief Operating Officer, including a solid focus on growing the business and vision for the future,” said Aston Hudson, Chairman of the Board for Armstrong Bank. “Through her various roles at Armstrong Bank, she has proven time and time again that she has the customer’s best interest at the forefront of her decisions, and I know she will propel the Bank forward in terms of growth and success.”
An Oklahoma native, Quidley has most recently served Armstrong Bank for more than 10 years. While in high school, she served as a teller for Armstrong Bank at multiple locations during the summer months. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Belmont University. Shortly after, she received a Master of Accounting from Texas Christian University and was licensed as a CPA. Quidley also graduated with honors from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado in 2017.
Quidley and her husband, Ryan, have been married for nearly 10 years. They currently reside in Bixby and have two children, Lola (3) and Annie (1).
Armstrong Bank, headquartered in Muskogee, Oklahoma, brings a strong history of personal community banking to many communities across Oklahoma and Arkansas, exemplifying family values and a community focus within each local branch.
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About Armstrong Bank – www.armstrong.bank
Since 1909, Armstrong Bank has taken pride in providing exceptional customer service. As a family-oriented bank with 29 locations with nearly $3 billion in assets across Oklahoma and Arkansas, our bankers live and work in the communities they serve. For more than 100 years, Armstrong Bank has worked hard to help our customers achieve their financial goals and dreams through smart and dependable banking services. Our mission is to be the bank you would recommend to friends and family, and we always strive to exceed community and customer expectations.
Since 1909, Armstrong Bank has taken pride in providing exceptional customer service. As a family-oriented bank with 29 locations with nearly $3 billion in assets across Oklahoma and Arkansas, our bankers live and work in the communities they serve. For more than 100 years, Armstrong Bank has worked hard to help our customers achieve their financial goals and dreams through smart and dependable banking services. Our mission is to be the bank you would recommend to friends and family, and we always strive to exceed community and customer expectations.
ARMSTRONG BANK PROMOTES LEDBETTER TO EVP, OPERATIONS, EDDGE TO REGIONAL PRESIDENT AND HURST TO MARKET PRESIDENT
NEWS RELEASE
Jan. 9, 2024
Jan. 9, 2024
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Armstrong Bank recently promoted three bankers within the organization. Mark Ledbetter, previously Regional President for Norman, Noble, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, Dewey, and Pawnee, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Operations. Josh Edge, Market President, has been promoted to Regional President of Norman, Noble, and Oklahoma City locations. Adam Hurst will assume the role of Market President for Norman and Noble locations.
“We are incredibly proud of the growth we have seen in Central Oklahoma and know everything we have accomplished thus far is due to the commitment of leaders like Mark, Josh, and Adam,” said Ryan Quidley, Armstrong Bank President/CEO. “I look forward to seeing the continued growth and success of our Central Oklahoma locations and am confident in the leadership these Bankers will provide for the organization.”
Ledbetter joined Armstrong Bank as a teller in 1999 and has excelled while serving the organization in many capacities since. Ledbetter most recently served as the Regional President for the Central Oklahoma locations.
Edge brings more than 15 years of banking experience to his role as Regional President. He most recently served as the Market President for Norman and Noble.
Hurst joined Armstrong Bank in 2021 as a VP, Relationship Banker where he assisted customers in finding the best fit for their individual needs. In his role as Market President, he will lead branch operations, foster customer relationships, and continue driving growth for the organization.
Armstrong Bank, headquartered in Muskogee, Oklahoma, brings a strong history of personal community banking to many communities across Oklahoma and Arkansas, exemplifying family values and a community focus within each local branch.
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About Armstrong Bank – www.armstrong.bank
Since 1909, Armstrong Bank has taken pride in providing exceptional customer service. As a family-oriented bank with 29 locations with nearly $3 billion in assets across Oklahoma and Arkansas, our bankers live and work in the communities they serve. For more than 100 years, Armstrong Bank has worked hard to help our customers achieve their financial goals and dreams through smart and dependable banking services. Our mission is to be the bank you would recommend to friends and family, and we always strive to exceed community and customer expectations.
Since 1909, Armstrong Bank has taken pride in providing exceptional customer service. As a family-oriented bank with 29 locations with nearly $3 billion in assets across Oklahoma and Arkansas, our bankers live and work in the communities they serve. For more than 100 years, Armstrong Bank has worked hard to help our customers achieve their financial goals and dreams through smart and dependable banking services. Our mission is to be the bank you would recommend to friends and family, and we always strive to exceed community and customer expectations.
ARMSTRONG BANK NAMES BILL SHELBY REGIONAL PRESIDENT
NEWS RELEASE
Jan. 9, 2024
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Armstrong Bank recently named Bill Shelby as Market President/Regional President over the Muskogee, Fort Gibson, Warner, and Wagoner locations. Shelby previously served as the Market President for Muskogee/Fort Gibson. In his new role, Shelby will guide the branches within his region to ensure overall success and continued growth and profitability.
“I am confident Bill will continue leading our excellent team of Bankers by providing an exceptional level of service to our customers,” said Ryan Quidley, Armstrong Bank President/CEO. “It has been a true joy to watch Bill grow within the Armstrong Bank family and to witness firsthand how much he cares for the communities we serve.”
Before joining Armstrong Bank as a Relationship Banker in Muskogee in 2016, Shelby assisted in managing his family’s farm in his hometown of Webbers Falls. Shelby graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2005 with a degree in agricultural business and finance. Following graduation, he and wife, Cristin, moved to Australia where Shelby earned a Master of Commerce degree from the University of Sydney in 2007. He currently serves as a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Muskogee and as a board member for both the Muskogee Chamber of Commerce and Muskogee County Farm Bureau.
Armstrong Bank, headquartered in Muskogee, Oklahoma, brings a strong history of personal community banking to many communities across Oklahoma and Arkansas, exemplifying family values and a community focus within each local branch.
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About Armstrong Bank – www.armstrong.bank
Since 1909, Armstrong Bank has taken pride in providing exceptional customer service. As a family-oriented bank with 29 locations with nearly $3 billion in assets across Oklahoma and Arkansas, our bankers live and work in the communities they serve. For more than 100 years, Armstrong Bank has worked hard to help our customers achieve their financial goals and dreams through smart and dependable banking services. Our mission is to be the bank you would recommend to friends and family, and we always strive to exceed community and customer expectations.
ARMSTRONG BANK APPOINTS ASTON ARMSTRONG HUDSON AS BOARD CHAIRMAN
NEWS RELEASE
April 4, 2023
MUSKOGEE, Okla. (April 4, 2023) – Armstrong Bank shareholders have elected Aston Armstrong Hudson to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors. As a fifth-generation family member, Hudson will lead Armstrong Bank and its 29 locations across Oklahoma and Arkansas in this new role.
“As Armstrong Bank continues to grow and evolve strategically as an organization, we are excited to have now transitioned into the fifth generation of Board Chairmanship through the Armstrong family,” Dr. Sinclair W. Armstrong, Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Armstrong Bank said. “We are a true community bank built on family values of excellence, integrity, service, and stability, and Aston, with her unique and dynamic leadership experience, embodies the characteristics it takes to continue leading our organization well for years to come.”
Prior to banking, Hudson graduated from the United States Military Academy then furthered her education by earning a Master’s in Engineering Management degree from Missouri Science and Technology. Hudson proudly served as an Engineer Officer in the United States Army for more than 8 years, holding various positions of leadership from Platoon Leader to Company Commander of a Combat Engineer Company and serving a 13-month deployment to Afghanistan. After her departure from the US Army, Hudson graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and passed the Bar Exam shortly thereafter.
Hudson most recently served the bank as Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration, and prior to that, as the bank’s Chief Legal Counsel. She will continue in her Corporate Administration role as she takes on the significant role of Chairman.
“The bank’s vision is that our family-centered approach will make a positive, lasting impact on the lives of our customers and the strength of our communities,” Billy Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Armstrong Bank said. “We’re confident that this exciting appointment of Aston to Chairman of the Board strategically positions us to continue doing that for many more decades.”
Previously, Dr. Sinclair W. Armstrong, Jr. served for over 25 years as Chairman of the Board and set the vision for the bank’s dynamic growth and success over recent decades, leaving quite the legacy of leadership and exemplary service. As Armstrong Bank transitions into this fifth generation of leadership, Dr. Armstrong will remain active in the bank through his new role of Chairman Emeritus.
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About Armstrong Bank – www.armstrong.bank
Since 1909, Armstrong Bank has taken pride in providing exceptional customer service. As a family-oriented bank with 29 locations across Oklahoma and Arkansas, our bankers live and work in the communities they serve. For more than 100 years, Armstrong Bank has worked hard to help our customers achieve their financial goals and dreams through smart and dependable banking services. Our mission is to be the bank you would recommend to friends and family, and we always strive to exceed community and customer expectations.
Bixby, Oklahoma... Welcome to the family!
NEWS RELEASE
April 29, 2022
IN STRATEGIC REALIGNMENT, VAST BANK, N.A. ANNOUNCES DIVESTITURE OF BIXBY LOCATION TO ARMSTRONG BANK
Vast Bank, N.A. (“Vast Bank”) and Armstrong Bank are excited to announce an agreement to transition ownership of Vast Bank’s Bixby branch to Armstrong Bank. This branch sale is the most recent of a series of similar transactions between Vast Bank and Armstrong Bank in the next step of both banks’ strategic plans.
Armstrong Bank, headquartered in Muskogee, Oklahoma, brings a strong history of personal community banking to many communities across Oklahoma and Arkansas, exemplifying family values and a community focus within each local branch. Bixby customers will become the newest members of this community, where they will receive the personalized touch from banking experts who are neighbors with their customers.
“We are thrilled to continue expanding our footprint in Oklahoma with the addition of this Bixby location,” said CEO of Armstrong Bank, Billy Taylor. “As a family-owned community bank established in 1909, we are honored to bring our unwavering integrity, exceptional customer service, and access to innovative financial products to the Bixby community.”
What Vast Bank’s Bixby customers need to know:
The current Vast Bank customers of the Bixby branch will receive additional information regarding their account and transaction details in the near future. The agreement is expected to be completed by August 2022, subject to regulatory approvals. At this time, all other Vast Bank locations will remain unchanged and under the same ownership of the Biolchini family.
Vast Bank remains committed to the innovative people who make this community such a vibrant place to live and work. The move to consolidate physical branches allows Vast to focus on great customer service where there is the greatest demand. They plan to continue offering experiences that are relevant, convenient, comprehensive, and secure in order to make banking surprisingly easy. Vast Bank offers four local branch locations in the Tulsa area, and additionally makes services available for personal, business, and crypto banking online and in the Vast Bank app for customers nationwide.
“We are keeping our promise to understand customers deeply, build authentic relationships and embrace constant improvement. Our commitment remains to be a market-leading bank that leverages top-notch customer service with the best of modern technology,” said Vast Bank President and CEO Brad Scrivner. “Vast Bank is focused on making banking surprisingly easy for customers as their preferences for accessing financial services changes rapidly. To best align delivery of our services we are honing our strategy on consolidating and strengthening our physical branch locations for our local customers while expanding and innovating our online banking offerings for our national customers.”
About Armstrong Bank
Since 1909, Armstrong Bank has taken pride in providing exceptional customer service. As a family-oriented bank with nearly 30 locations across Oklahoma and Arkansas, our banking experts live and work in the communities that they serve. Armstrong employees dedicate their time and talents to a wide variety of community organizations and are always working to exceed community and customer expectations. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. For more information, please visit www.armstrong.bank.
About Vast Bank
Vast Bank is a family-owned, multigenerational financial institution based in northeast Oklahoma that takes pride in personalized customer service, flexibility, trust, and community involvement. With almost four decades of service, Vast Bank continues to build on a legacy of strength and integrity for its customers by offering unique products, competitive rates, and quick, local decision-making that has helped it stand apart. Vast Bank is a nationally chartered bank regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, a division of the U.S. Department of Treasury. For more information, visit www.vast.bank.
Financial and Legal Advisors
D.A. Davidson & Co. served as financial advisor and Fenimore, Kay, Harrison, & Ford, LLP served as legal advisor to Vast Bank. McAfee & Taft served as legal advisor to Armstrong Bank.
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