MidFirst Bank’s 1st Century Bank division will operate under the MidFirst Bank name beginning April 20, 2026.
Following MidFirst’s acquisition of 1st Century in 2016, the California business has grown more than 300%. This growth has been supported by leadership continuity, with nearly all the original 1st Century leadership team still in place.
“Our clients will continue working with the same bankers and teams they know today,” Jason DiNapoli, president of MidFirst Bank California, said. “Over the past decade we’ve grown significantly while still maintaining the personalized, relationship-based service our clients value. Aligning under the MidFirst name allows us to continue building on that momentum with the support and strength of the nation’s largest privately owned bank.”
Bringing everything under one name enables MidFirst to continue investing in its people, its local connections and the technology and tools that support its clients.
“When MidFirst acquired 1st Century a decade ago, we were drawn to its strong culture, local leadership and commitment to building long-term client relationships,” G. Jeffrey Records, Jr., chairman of the board of MidFirst Bank, said. “Aligning under the MidFirst name reflects our long-term commitment to investing in California and supporting the continued growth of businesses and clients across the region.”
