Gateway First Bank expanded its team of banking professionals in the Tulsa, OK, and Dallas markets with the addition of eight banking professionals with experience working in financial institutions, private wealth management/private banking, commercial banking, commercial lending and treasury management
“When Gateway transformed into a full-service bank in 2019, we made a commitment to our communities and customers to offer top-notch services and products,” Scott Gesell, CEO of Gateway First Bank, said. “We are excited to announce these individuals, who bring extensive experience and a best in class customer service mindset to the Gateway team.”
The additions in Tulsa include:
- Ann Darnaby, senior vice president and director of treasury management, who is a senior treasury professional with experience in sales and product management. She will use her leadership and understanding of the elements of banking and cash management to enhance Gateway’s services.
- Todd R. Ward, senior vice president of commercial lending, who is responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with commercial clients through an array of products and services. Ward brings 25 years of experience in financial analysis and customer relations.
- Ashley Toma, senior private banker, who will manage private banking portfolios and connect business owners, executives and others to products and services offered by Gateway. Toma will use her private banking and wealth management expertise to develop banking strategies, solutions and guidance for clients.
- Casey R. Beeman, vice president and private banker, who will work on complex accounts and ensure client relationships are developed and expanded. With 16 years as a wealth manager, Beeman brings asset and capital management experience to the team.
The additions in Dallas include:
- Joell Maddox, senior vice president and director of treasury services, who will be responsible for sales and managing relationships with financial institutions, title companies and commercial customers that are using treasury management services. Maddox’s experience in the financial industry spans more than 30 years, blending both mortgage and correspondent banking.
- Greg Hargis, senior vice president of financial institutions, who will be responsible for acquiring new and managing existing relationships with financial institution clients. Hargis has 30 years of banking experience with specific expertise in financial institution lending, credit analysis and underwriting, risk management, capital markets and treasury management .
- Dan Killian, senior vice president of commercial lending, who is a banker with experience and skills in relationship and division management, marketing and prospecting, portfolio and risk management, and credit risk approval.
- Nicholas Ripollone, private banking executive, who will provide specialized services, including credit and deposit products, to high net worth clients. He brings more than four decades of banking experience to Gateway, including 25 years working exclusively in the field of high net worth lending.
Gateway First Bank is a financial institution that provides banking and mortgage services for consumers and commercial customers. Headquartered in Jenks, OK, Gateway is a $1.7 billion asset sized bank.