Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma

06/18/2026

Congratulations to Horizon Banker board member, Brent Womack!🎉

Congratulations to our very own Brent Womack, Senior Vice President, on being named an ICBA Top 40 Under 40 honoree! This recognition reflects Brent’s leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving our customers, community, and industry. We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement.

06/18/2026

Congratulations to Horizon Banker, Pammella Duran!🎉

06/17/2026

Our 2026 Horizon Banker Conference came to a close yesterday, ending with a fantastic morning of education and discussion. A special thank you to the Oklahoma State Banking Department for an engaging and highly informative panel. It was the perfect way to wrap up a great event!

As one event ends, we’re already looking ahead to the next. Join us September 9–11 in Oklahoma City for the 2026 CBAO Annual Convention. Registration is now open, and we can’t wait to see you there!

06/16/2026

The rain couldn't stop our fun yesterday! ☔🎉

We kicked off the day with valuable, timely education from an outstanding group of guest speakers. Each presentation covered topics that are important to the success and future of our community banks, providing great insights and takeaways for everyone in attendance.

In the afternoon, we took some time to explore beautiful New Braunfels and Gruene with great friends, making memories and enjoying all the charm the cities have to offer.

Learning, networking, and a little adventure—even the weather couldn't slow us down!

06/15/2026

Last night we kicked off our 2026 Horizon Banker Conference in New Braunfels, Texas! 🎶 Great food, live music, and a room full of community banking friends made for the perfect start to an exciting conference ahead.

06/12/2026

📣 Calling all Horizon Bankers!

Join CBAO and your fellow Horizon Bankers for the launch of the Horizon Banker Roundtable Series—a new quarterly forum designed to connect Oklahoma community banking professionals through engaging discussions, peer networking, and leadership development.

Our first roundtable takes place August 18, and registration is free! Participants will explore timely industry topics, share best practices, and collaborate with peers from across Oklahoma.

✅ Free to attend
✅ Exclusive to Horizon Bankers
✅ Professional growth & networking opportunities

Interested in becoming a Horizon Banker? Visit the link in the comments below for more information.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to CBAO Member Bank, Wisdom Heritage Bank, and CBAO Board Member, Melissa Harzman!

05/28/2026

Next month is our 2026 Horizon Banker Conference! One of our favorite things about these annual events is the opportunity to see our community banking friends. We have a wonderful group of bankers joining us June 14-16 in New Braunfels, Texas! Haven't had the opportunity to register? There is still time! Visit the link in our comments below to see event details and to get registered today. You won't want to miss it!

05/19/2026

Whether you’re already familiar with BHG Financial or just starting to explore a potential partnership, this event is a must-attend for community bankers nationwide. Enjoy two days of networking with industry peers, renowned golf courses, and strategic insights and connections.

Space is limited so register today! Contact Tom Badolato at 315.372.4510 or [email protected]

05/18/2026

Grab a friend and join CBAO and your Horizon Bankers as we kick off summer in New Braunfels, Texas! Our 2026 Horizon Banker Conference will be June 14-16, 2026. Registration is open and our hotel has a spot for you. We hope to see you there!